PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sausagestrong (ranked 852 p4p, 637 weight class) and Bruce Vanorden (ranked 136 p4p, 102 weight class). Vanorden has chosen Unstoppable as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sausagestrong
vs
Vanorden

190 cm
25
215
10 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
223
14 - 7 - 0

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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sausagestrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanorden misses the shot to the body.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
letting Sausagestrong counter with a right hand.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Vanorden darts in and clinches Sausagestrong up against the cage.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Sausagestrong blocks it.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Sausagestrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sausagestrong misses with some punches.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagestrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sausagestrong.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
We've been informed that Vanorden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.

Vanorden has clasped his hands together around Sausagestrong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sausagestrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vanorden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sausagestrong's coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Vanorden controls the position from side control.
Sausagestrong manages to get back to half guard.
Vanorden tries to pass to full mount but Sausagestrong defends it.
Still in half guard, Vanorden seems content to control.
Sausagestrong tries to get to full guard but Vanorden has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sausagestrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanorden pulls his head out easily.
Vanorden moves into full mount! Sausagestrong won't be happy about that!
Vanorden controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Vanorden has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sausagestrong can't escape the position.
Vanorden content just to control the position 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!
Sausagestrong working to try and regain half guard.
Vanorden controlling from mount.
Sausagestrong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vanorden controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden prevents Sausagestrong from getting the reversal.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sausagestrong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sausagestrong is looking to improve his position but Vanorden isn't that keen on the idea.
Vanorden controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong working to try and regain half guard.
Vanorden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vanorden trying to control but Sausagestrong is having none of it.
Vanorden controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that 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 closes the distance and clinches.
Vanorden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Tommy Sausagestrong has been cut.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden tries to work over Sausagestrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong throws a head punch that misses.
Sausagestrong throws a head punch that misses.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Sausagestrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagestrong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
Sausagestrong can't find room to land a body shot as Vanorden controls the action.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sausagestrong's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vanordens head.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vanorden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sausagestrong up against the cage.
Tommy Sausagestrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sausagestrong misses with the head strike.
Sausagestrong tries a body shot but Vanorden blocks it.
Sausagestrong tries to score a body lock takedown but Vanorden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sausagestrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vanorden or not.
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Vanorden.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vanorden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Vanorden blocks a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong misses with a body punch.
Vanorden cracks Sausagestrong with a nice body shot.
Sausagestrong prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sausagestrong.
Vanorden blocks an uppercut.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sausagestrong's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Sausagestrong blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sausagestrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vanorden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanorden controls his hands.
Vanorden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong misses with the head strike.
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Vanorden trying to stall but Sausagestrong improves his position.
Sausagestrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanorden controls his hands.
Sausagestrong tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong pushes Vanorden back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sausagestrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards.
Vanorden tries to work over Sausagestrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sausagestrong backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden.

Vanorden has Sausagestrong pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vanorden pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sausagestrong tumbling to the mat - Vanorden dives into Sausagestrong's guard.
Bruce Vanorden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sausagestrong has his foot on Vanorden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vanorden works his way back into a safe position though.
Vanorden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sausagestrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sausagestrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vanorden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vanorden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sausagestrong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Sausagestrong tries to clinch up but Vanorden circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanorden throws a jab when Sausagestrong was well out of range.
A big right from Sausagestrong misses.
Vanorden scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Vanorden.
Vanorden cracks Sausagestrong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sausagestrong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sausagestrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Sausagestrong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sausagestrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanorden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sausagestrong misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanorden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vanorden lands with an uppercut that bounces Sausagestrong off the cage and back into range.
Vanorden cracks Sausagestrong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden lands with a hook. Sausagestrong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sausagestrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden takes a swing at Sausagestrong's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Vanorden.
Vanorden blocks a low kick nicely.
Vanorden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sausagestrong slips a jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vanorden punishes Sausagestrong's body with a nice straight punch.
Sausagestrong throws a hook but Vanorden blocks it.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Sausagestrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanorden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sausagestrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vanorden circles away.
Vanorden misses with a hook. Sausagestrong ducked under it nicely.
Vanorden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vanorden dips to his left and cracks Sausagestrong with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanorden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tommy Sausagestrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Sausagestrong is just out of range.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Sausagestrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sausagestrong.
Vanorden lands a jab to Sausagestrong's midsection.
Sausagestrong takes one to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruce Vanorden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sausagestrong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vanorden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sausagestrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vanorden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sausagestrong takes a jab right on the kisser.

Vanorden rushes Sausagestrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vanorden.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
Sausagestrong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sausagestrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sausagestrong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vanorden.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Sausagestrong controls the action.
Sausagestrong misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
Sausagestrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanorden.
Sausagestrong lands a nice uppercut.
Sausagestrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden prevents a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sausagestrong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Sausagestrong controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vanorden.
Vanorden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sausagestrong lands a right hand.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sausagestrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sausagestrong digs a right hand underneath Vanorden's ribcage. Vanorden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sausagestrong tries to work over Vanorden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Sausagestrong.
Vanorden blocks an uppercut.
Sausagestrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sausagestrong fails to land.
Sausagestrong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanorden prevents a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Vanorden blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanorden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.