PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Vanorden (ranked 198 p4p, 568 weight class) and Terryn Dall (ranked 32 p4p, 76 weight class). Vanorden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Unstoppable . Terryn Dall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce Vanorden's chin.

Vanorden
vs
Dall

190 cm
24
249
13 - 5 - 0

195 cm
42
268
39 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terryn Dall!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanorden connects with a body shot that sends Dall's belly button to the back.
Vanorden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vanorden throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall throws a counter combo.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vanorden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Dall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vanorden lands a glancing blow to the side of Dall's head.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall drops his hands momentarily and Vanorden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice straight punches there by Vanorden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vanorden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Vanorden.

Vanorden drives through and clinches with Dall against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Dall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Dall looks winded!
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Vanorden to work.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Dall letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dall takes a shot to the head.
Vanorden tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to work over Dall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden is stalling here.
Vanorden controlling the action here for a moment.
Vanorden seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Vanorden.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanorden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dall up against the cage.
Vanorden digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
Vanorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a shot to the side of Dall's head.
Vanorden has Dall pushed against the cage.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vanorden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Decent striking displayed by Vanorden there.
Vanorden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Vanorden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Vanorden instigates a clinch.
Dall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vanorden to keep the fight standing.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dall's ribcage. Dall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden leaning against his opponent.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Vanorden taking a breather.
Dall is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Vanorden pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vanorden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vanorden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Vanorden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Vanorden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Vanorden has Dall pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vanorden for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vanorden's brow.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Vanorden as the two fighters clinch.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Dall's ribcage. Dall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden cracks Dall with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden works on Dall's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Vanorden on the inside.
Vanorden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanorden pushes Dall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Dall is rocked!
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can Vanorden finish him?
Vanorden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vanorden lands a right hand.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Still in the clinch, Vanorden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vanorden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dall.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Vanorden effectively controlling the action here.
Dall taking a breather.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
Dall seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Vanorden has Dall pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanorden.
Vanorden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that second round.
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.

Vanorden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Vanorden lands a big shot that drops Dall! Can he finish him?

Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanorden is aware though and is defending well.
Vanorden sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vanorden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vanorden forces his way into half guard.

Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanorden frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is looking to get to half guard.
Vanorden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Further stalling from Vanorden.
Vanorden continues to stall.
Dall is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vanorden is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Vanorden.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vanorden prevents Dall from getting the reversal.
Vanorden content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to escape the mount.
Vanorden controlling from mount.
Dall is desperately trying to improve his position but Vanorden has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vanorden scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws out a counter right but Vanorden avoids it with no problem.
Bruce Vanorden is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanorden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanorden throws a shot to the body.
Vanorden connects with a body shot.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanorden.

Vanorden forces Dall back against the cage and clinches.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vanorden - that landed with a thud.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dall is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanorden avoiding damage.
Dall tries to pull guard but Vanorden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vanorden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dall is defending well.
Vanorden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards.
Vanorden scores with a shoulder strike.
Vanorden digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden is leaning against Dall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden gets through Dall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden stalling the fight.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden has Dall pushed against the cage.
Vanorden is working Dall over against the cage.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bruce Vanorden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vanorden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dall up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vanorden.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden digs a right hand into Dall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dall's gas tank.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Dall blocks it.
Vanorden leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vanorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vanorden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Dall backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Dall avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Dall letting Vanorden take a breather here.
Dall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanorden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vanorden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Vanorden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Vanorden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanorden lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden had his way with Terryn Dall in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vanorden digs a good hook to Dall's body.

Vanorden clinches.
Vanorden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanorden trying to stall but Dall improves his position.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.

Dall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dall keeping full guard, as Vanorden tries to pass.
Dall being controlled here, momentarily.

Dall working for a triangle but Vanorden defends it easily.
Dall is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is trying to control the position but Vanorden postures up.

Vanorden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vanorden pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vanorden works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dall working to try and regain half guard.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
Vanorden avoids the attempt from Dall to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden controlling his opponent.
Vanorden avoids the attempt from Dall to control.
Vanorden controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden trying to control but Dall is having none of it.
Dall is trying to escape the mount.
Vanorden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dall is looking to improve his position but Vanorden isn't that keen on the idea.
Vanorden controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vanorden 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:41
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:41
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden retains his heavyweight title!
Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans post fight for their support.