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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 1322 p4p, 1279 weight class) and Tommy Sausagestrong (ranked 200 p4p, 193 weight class). Tommy Sausagestrong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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181 cm 27 223 11 - 7 - 0 |
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190 cm 25 215 10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Lethal high kicks Good gas tank |
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Kraulthammer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sausagestrong! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kraulthammer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sausagestrong did well to prevent Kraulthammer getting side control. Sausagestrong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Sausagestrong wants to sweep here but Kraulthammer controlling him for the moment. Kraulthammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sausagestrong keeping full guard, as Kraulthammer tries to pass. Kraulthammer passes Sausagestrong's left leg - he's now in half guard. Sausagestrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kraulthammer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kraulthammer's back! Sausagestrong lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kraulthammer.
Sausagestrong punches Kraulthammer on the ear. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! I really don't envy Kraulthammer right now.
Kraulthammer trying to control the hands but Sausagestrong won't let him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sausagestrong is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Oooh a big shot gets through from Sausagestrong. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Can Kraulthammer hold on?! Sausagestrong is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kraulthammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Sausagestrong has the hooks in. Kraulthammer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Kraulthammer 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 Sausagestrong gets his way!
Sausagestrong lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kraulthammer's head. Sausagestrong lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kraulthammer is rocked! Kraulthammer trying to control but not successfully. Sausagestrong is working the ground and pound. Can Kraulthammer escape? Oh Kraulthammer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kraulthammer tries to roll but Sausagestrong sticks to his back.
Kraulthammer seems to have got his legs back now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kraulthammer is working hard here to advance position. Sausagestrong scores with punches and elbows. Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Sausagestrong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Kraulthammer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sausagestrong's arms. Sausagestrong is looking for the choke from the back position but Kraulthammer is controlling his hands well. Kraulthammer turns into Sausagestrong and is now in his guard.
Sausagestrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sausagestrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraulthammer's guard. Kraulthammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sausagestrong lands a couple of elbows. Kraulthammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Kraulthammer 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sausagestrong scoring with punches to the head and body. Sausagestrong chips away with some ground and pound. Kraulthammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sausagestrong defends well. Sausagestrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sausagestrong distracts Kraulthammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sausagestrong scoring with punches to the head and body. Sausagestrong landing some decent shots from guard. Sausagestrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kraulthammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sausagestrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kraulthammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sausagestrong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sausagestrong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kraulthammer has his foot on Sausagestrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sausagestrong works his way back into a safe position though. Sausagestrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraulthammer is keeping the position for now. Kraulthammer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Sausagestrong stands and throws Kraulthammer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Sausagestrong blocks the strikes from Kraulthammer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sausagestrong scores with a couple of short elbows. Sausagestrong cracks Kraulthammer with a big right hand but Kraulthammer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sausagestrong dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Sausagestrong throws a hook but Kraulthammer avoids it easily. Kraulthammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Sausagestrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraulthammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kraulthammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sausagestrong swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sausagestrong wants to sweep here but Kraulthammer controlling him for the moment. Sausagestrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kraulthammer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Sausagestrong keeping moving, preventing Kraulthammer from controlling successfully. Sausagestrong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sausagestrong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kraulthammer is aware though and is defending well. Sausagestrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraulthammer's guard. Kraulthammer looking to control.
Kraulthammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sausagestrong scoring with some ground and pound. Sausagestrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Sausagestrong lands a couple of elbows. Kraulthammer wants to sweep but no luck. Sausagestrong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Sausagestrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sausagestrong is still trying to improve position. Sausagestrong postures up and lands a big shot to Kraulthammer's brow. Sausagestrong works over Kraulthammer with some ground and pound from guard. Kraulthammer is looking for a triangle but Sausagestrong pushes his legs off easily.
Kraulthammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sausagestrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraulthammer is retaining full guard. Sausagestrong scoring with some ground and pound. Kraulthammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sausagestrong defends well. Sausagestrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sausagestrong postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Kraulthammer's head off the mat! Kraulthammer is out! He's out! Sausagestrong jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Sausagestrong! Tommy Sausagestrong thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Lars Kraulthammer had this to say: 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'.
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