PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kraulthammer (ranked 783 p4p, 2314 weight class) and Tommy Sausagestrong (ranked 108 p4p, 306 weight class). Tommy Sausagestrong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kraulthammer
vs
Sausagestrong

181 cm
25
223
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
215
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
Finnish Elite Extreme Science

Brooklyn Apothecary

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Kraulthammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sausagestrong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sausagestrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sausagestrong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kraulthammer is defended easily by Sausagestrong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kraulthammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kraulthammer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kraulthammer lands in his opponent's guard.
Sausagestrong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kraulthammer has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagestrong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kraulthammer off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Kraulthammer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sausagestrong gets his hands free as Kraulthammer looks to control.
Sausagestrong has the hooks in. Kraulthammer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sausagestrong biding his time, looking for the opening.
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 covers up after that shot from Sausagestrong.
Kraulthammer is keeping busy.
Sausagestrong slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sausagestrong doesn't have the hooks in and Kraulthammer manages to turn into his guard.
Sausagestrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraulthammer's guard.

Sausagestrong trying to control but Kraulthammer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraulthammer wants to sweep but no luck.

Kraulthammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sausagestrong defends well.
Sausagestrong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sausagestrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Sausagestrong wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Kraulthammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sausagestrong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kraulthammer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sausagestrong has picked Kraulthammer up and slammed him! Kraulthammer can't keep hold of the triangle and Sausagestrong manages to pass to side control!
Kraulthammer tries to bench press Sausagestrong off him but Sausagestrong keeps the position.
Kraulthammer is working hard here to advance position.
Kraulthammer struggling a bit here.
Sausagestrong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sausagestrong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kraulthammer is looking to reverse the position.
Sausagestrong lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sausagestrong controlling the position.
Sausagestrong working the head and body with strikes.
Sausagestrong working the body and head with strikes.
Kraulthammer looks to move to half guard but instead Sausagestrong has passed into mount! Damn!
Sausagestrong landing strikes from the mount.
Sausagestrong avoids the attempt from Kraulthammer to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sausagestrong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Sausagestrong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kraulthammer moves into range and clinches up with Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong tries to work over Kraulthammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sausagestrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kraulthammers head.
Sausagestrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sausagestrong lands a nice uppercut.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong tries to work over Kraulthammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagestrong pushes Kraulthammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kraulthammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sausagestrong walks away with a smile on his face. Kraulthammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kraulthammer darts in looking for a takedown but Sausagestrong gets double underhooks and turns Kraulthammer into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Sausagestrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sausagestrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sausagestrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sausagestrong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sausagestrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kraulthammer.
Sausagestrong digs a right hand underneath Kraulthammer's ribcage. Kraulthammer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sausagestrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sausagestrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sausagestrong scores with a shot to the side of Kraulthammer's head.
Sausagestrong scores with a nice hook to the head.

Kraulthammer is rocked!
Sausagestrong tries a body shot but Kraulthammer blocks it.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong works on Kraulthammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Tommy Sausagestrong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sausagestrong presses Kraulthammer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong lands a right hand.
Sausagestrong is leaning against Kraulthammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sausagestrong lands a body shot.
Sausagestrong lands a left hand.
Sausagestrong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kraulthammer or not.
Kraulthammer takes a shot to the head.
Sausagestrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sausagestrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Kraulthammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sausagestrong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kraulthammer backwards.
Sausagestrong is working Kraulthammer over against the cage.
Kraulthammer seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sausagestrong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sausagestrong connects with a big uppercut there that sends Kraulthammer tumbling to the ground! Sausagestrong follows him down into his guard.
Sausagestrong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sausagestrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraulthammer is retaining full guard.
Sausagestrong wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Sausagestrong stays in close to Kraulthammer's body and controls the position.
Sausagestrong wants to control from the top but Kraulthammer keeps moving.
Kraulthammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sausagestrong controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Sausagestrong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kraulthammer has momentary wrist control but Sausagestrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Sausagestrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kraulthammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kraulthammer, not yet.
Kraulthammer being controlled here, momentarily.

Kraulthammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sausagestrong defends well.
Sausagestrong stands up over Kraulthammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Sausagestrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Crunch! Sausagestrong slams his shin into Kraulthammer's torso.
Sausagestrong connects with a crisp jab.
Sausagestrong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lars Kraulthammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sausagestrong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kraulthammer's sensitive parts.

Sausagestrong gets tackled into the cage by Kraulthammer. Kraulthammer maintains the clinch.
Sausagestrong pushes Kraulthammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sausagestrong.
A short left from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kraulthammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sausagestrong walks away with a smile on his face. Kraulthammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kraulthammer misses with a combination

and Kraulthammer is countered with a crisp right hand from Sausagestrong that sends him to the canvas! Sausagestrong follows him to the mat into side control.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Kraulthammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Sausagestrong! That's hurt Kraulthammer! Will he recover? Sausagestrong fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Sausagestrong!
A relieved looking Tommy Sausagestrong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Lars Kraulthammer had this to say: 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'.