PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chang Thong Song (ranked 866 p4p, 107 weight class) and Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 714 p4p, 87 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Thong Song
vs
Zackrisson

176 cm
30
168 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

175 cm
30
159 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Red Light Coffeeshop

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Red Light Coffeeshop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zackrisson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thong Song. Thong Song circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thong Song throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Thong Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zackrisson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thong Song misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson checks a leg kick.
Thong Song gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zackrisson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thong Song throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Thong Song misses.
Zackrisson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zackrisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thong Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Zackrisson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Thong Song saw that one coming.
Zackrisson connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zackrisson. Thong Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thong Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zackrisson just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Thong Song there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thong Song connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Thong Song ducks down to avoid it.
Thong Song is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson misses with a hook to the body
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thong Song on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thong Song.
Thong Song throws an off balance right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thong Song avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson is looking to land body kicks.
A cross from Zackrisson lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Thong Song misses its intended target.
Zackrisson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thong Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Zackrisson
and Zackrisson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zackrisson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zackrisson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zackrisson misses with a looping right.
Thong Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thong Song misses with a hook. Zackrisson ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Thong Song misses.
Zackrisson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Thong Song blocks the low kick.
Zackrisson tries to land a front kick but Thong Song steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thong Song swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Thong Song was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thong Song.
Thong Song with a poor takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thong Song's knee momentarily.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thong Song.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Thong Song defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Thong Song is looking to counter punch.
Zackrisson motions for Thong Song to come forward. Zackrisson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Thong Song moves out of range.
Thong Song takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
A low kick from Zackrisson is predictable there
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Zackrisson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thong Song connects with the punch.
Thong Song throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thong Song misses with a left hand
and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Thong Song.
Thong Song lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zackrisson backs up against the cage.
Thong Song moves out of range of the body kick from Zackrisson.
Thong Song looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut. Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zackrisson throws a body kick that misses
and Thong Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thong Song will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chang Thong Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zackrisson looks to throw a body kick
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Thong Song.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut
and Thong Song counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good exchange - Thong Song coming out on top.
Zackrisson misses with a hook
and Thong Song counters with a left to the body.
Thong Song closes the distance and clinches up with Zackrisson, looking for a takedown. Thong Song pushes Zackrisson against the cage but Zackrisson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thong Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
Zackrisson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zackrisson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thong Song bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Thong Song shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zackrisson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thong Song trying to control the position from guard on top but Zackrisson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson pulls Thong Song in close to his closed guard and prevents Thong Song from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thong Song engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Zackrisson pushes Thong Song off and gets back to his feet.
Zackrisson lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thong Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Thong Song was well out of range.
Thong Song moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson lands a slapping body shot.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot
and Thong Song counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thong Song swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thong Song is just out of range.
Thong Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Thong Song.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thong Song.
Thong Song misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Thong Song lands a front kick.
Zackrisson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Zackrisson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson swings widly with a right hand
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
Thong Song moves out of range of the body kick.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Thong Song misses with an uppercut. Zackrisson saw that one coming.
Zackrisson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zackrisson is looking to chop away at Thong Song's legs.
Thong Song swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a jab when Thong Song was well out of range.
Thong Song keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thong Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zackrisson just manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thong Song. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Thong Song.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Thong Song blocks it.
Zackrisson misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a jab when Thong Song was well out of range.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Thong Song blocks it.
Zackrisson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thong Song checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thong Song fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson checks a low kick from Thong Song.
Thong Song ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod.
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!

Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson slips a straight right by Thong Song.
Zackrisson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thong Song has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thong Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Zackrisson.
Thong Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zackrisson just manages to avoid it.
Thong Song throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thong Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thong Song thuds a left hand into Zackrisson's body.
Thong Song slips a jab from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thong Song connects with a looping right hand.
Thong Song steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Thong Song down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thong Song moves away.
Thong Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Thong Song misses its target.
Zackrisson misses with a body punch
and Thong Song counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thong Song fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thong Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Thong Song. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thong Song.
Thong Song just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Zackrisson misses its intended target.
Thong Song checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thong Song.
Zackrisson staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson lands with a nice body kick.
Thong Song looks to land a left hand but Zackrisson moved out of range nicely.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Thong Song sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zackrisson misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Thong Song misses the target.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick that misses.
Zackrisson throws a sloppy head kick and Thong Song moves out of range easily.
Thong Song was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thong Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zackrisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a lazy body kick
and Thong Song counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zackrisson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Thong Song stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zackrisson.
Thong Song scores with a hook to the body. Zackrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zackrisson throws a wild body kick that Thong Song sees coming a mile off.
Thong Song tried to counter with a leg kick but Zackrisson avoided it.
Zackrisson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thong Song's sensitive parts.
Thong Song is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zackrisson.
Thong Song lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zackrisson. That's going to slow Thong Song down.
Zackrisson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thong Song will feel that in the morning.
Thong Song moves out of range of the body kick.
Thong Song feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zackrisson's calf.
Thong Song misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zackrisson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zackrisson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Thong Song blocks the low kick.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thong Song takes a step back to recover.
Thong Song attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zackrisson misses with a left hand
and Thong Song counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thong Song.
Zackrisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zackrisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thong Song.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.
Thong Song connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Zackrisson.
Well Zackrisson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!