PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Boromir (ranked 966 p4p, 33 weight class) and Mats Thoreson (ranked 1244 p4p, 40 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boromir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Møme – Aloha. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Boromir
vs
Thoreson

200 cm
38
265 lbs
27 - 17 - 1

190 cm
36
302 lbs
17 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Arcticus University: London
Aspire Clothing

RAGS of a RONIN

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 27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Captain Boromir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mats Thoreson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boromir moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thoreson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thoreson lands a front kick.
Boromir throws a jab when Thoreson was well out of range.
A big right from Boromir misses.
Boromir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thoreson throws out the jab.
Thoreson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boromir.
Thoreson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thoreson! But no joy.
Thoreson lands a front kick.
Thoreson throws a sloppy head kick and Boromir moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Thoreson.
Thoreson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boromir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boromir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boromir throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Thoreson.
Boromir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thoreson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boromir moves out of range of the body kick from Thoreson.
Boromir swats away the attempt to clinch by Thoreson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thoreson misses the jab.
Boromir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boromir thuds his right hand into Thoreson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boromir misses with a straight left.
A cross from Boromir lands.
The fighters circling - Thoreson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boromir sprawls well. Boromir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Boromir misses.
Thoreson misses with a few strikes there.
Boromir moves out of range as Thoreson strikes.
Thoreson misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson tries to clinch there but Boromir circles away.
Boromir works Thoreson's body with a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thoreson - that will leave a mark!
Boromir jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoreson tries to clinch but Boromir moves out of range.
Thoreson throws a front kick that sends Boromir stumbling back into the cage.
Thoreson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thoreson avoids the body shot from Boromir.
Thoreson thinks about the counter body kick.
Thoreson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boromir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boromir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Thoreson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boromir, pushing him back against the cage.
Boromir misses with a body punch.
Thoreson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boromir lands a left hand.
Boromir presses Thoreson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thoreson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boromir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boromir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Boromir. That snapped Thoreson's head back.
Boromir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boromir walks into a left hand.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boromir just misses with a punch to the body.
Thoreson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Thoreson rushes Boromir and presses him up against the cage.
Thoreson working aggressively here.
Boromir misses with a body punch.
Thoreson prevents a body shot from Boromir.
Thoreson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thoreson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boromir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thoreson lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoreson.
Boromir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boromir tries to throw a body punch but Thoreson avoids it by throwing Boromir back against the cage.
Thoreson prevents a body shot from Boromir.
Thoreson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thoreson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boromir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boromir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thoreson's elbow.
Boromir scores with a shot to the side of Thoreson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boromir.
Thoreson misses with a punch to the body.
Thoreson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boromir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thoreson trying to land knees to the body.
Boromir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Thoreson.
Thoreson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mats Thoreson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boromir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Thoreson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boromir defends it nicely.
Thoreson throws a wild body kick that Boromir sees coming a mile off.
Thoreson throws a shot to the body.
Thoreson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boromir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Boromir gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thoreson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boromir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thoreson postures up in Boromir's guard and throws a big left but Boromir blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thoreson manages to get himself to full guard.

Boromir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thoreson wants to get back to his feet but Boromir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thoreson trying to control the position here.
Boromir passes Thoreson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thoreson is staying active underneath Boromir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boromir works his way into full mount!
Boromir content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boromir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thoreson is looking to escape.
Boromir moves to the back.
Boromir tries to keep control of the position but Thoreson is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Thoreson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boromir tries to keep control of the position but Thoreson is staying busy.
I would not like to be Thoreson right now.
Boromir struggling to keep hold of the position.

Thoreson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Boromir gets his way!

Boromir looking to break Thoreson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thoreson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boromir will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boromir looking for the choke but no joy.
Thoreson trying to control the hands but Boromir breaks the grip.
Boromir is looking to control Thoreson but Thoreson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boromir controls the action.

Boromir working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Boromir looking for the RNC.
Thoreson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Boromir off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thoreson trying to control the hands but Boromir won't let him.
Boromir trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thoreson doesn't escape.

Boromir is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thoreson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thoreson for a finish.
Thoreson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thoreson wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thoreson staying busy and making it hard for Boromir to control.
Thoreson trying to control the hands but Boromir breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Boromir dominated that second round.
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!

Boromir jabs Thoreson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thoreson misses with a straight left.

Thoreson closes the distance and clinches.
Boromir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mats Thoreson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boromir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thoreson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boromir avoiding damage as Thoreson throws knees to the body.
Boromir lands with a left to the head.
Boromir scores with a shot to the side of Thoreson's head.
Boromir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thoreson misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boromir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boromir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Boromir fails to land.
Boromir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Boromir lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Thoreson blocks a body shot from Boromir.
Thoreson blocking some punches.
Thoreson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boromir here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A short left from Thoreson.
Thoreson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boromir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boromir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boromir lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Thoreson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Boromir on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boromir.
Boromir lands a hook that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
Thoreson lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boromir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thoreson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boromir misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thoreson.
Boromir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boromir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thoreson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Boromir misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boromir.
Nice body punch from Boromir - that landed with a thud.
Boromir lands a shot to the body.
Thoreson takes a shot to the head.
Boromir throws a punch but it's blocked by Thoreson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thoreson obliges.
Thoreson lands a knee to the body.
Thoreson lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson missing with knees to the body.
Boromir gets through Thoreson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thoreson trying to land knees to the body.
Boromir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thoreson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boromir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boromir misses with a body punch.
Thoreson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boromir is defending well for now.
Boromir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thoreson fails to land.
Boromir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thoreson.
Boromir misses with a punch on the inside.
Boromir gets through Thoreson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boromir misses with some punches.
Boromir misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boromir misses with the head strike.
Boromir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thoreson lands a knee to the body.
Thoreson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boromir has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thoreson landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thoreson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boromir blocks it with crossed arms.
Thoreson misses with a knee to the head.
Thoreson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boromir blocks it with crossed arms.
Boromir blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boromir.
Boromir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thoreson lands a knee to the head.
Thoreson missing with knees to the body.
Boromir avoiding damage as Thoreson throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Boromir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boromir has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Boromir!
A very excited looking Captain Boromir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.