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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Bryant (ranked 2444 p4p, 279 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 1390 p4p, 181 weight class). Trond Asmundsen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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202 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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188 cm
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190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asmundsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryant avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asmundsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Bryant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Bryant is trying to stall.
Asmundsen leaning against his opponent.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bryant is keeping busy.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Asmundsen is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the ropes.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the ropes.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asmundsen after a bit of a struggle.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryant.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant lands a left hand.
Asmundsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Bryant gets an underhook and turns Asmundsen into the ropes.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Bryant trying to control the position but instead, Asmundsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryant into the ropes.
Bryant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen keeps control of Bryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asmundsen as Bryant tries to tie him up.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Bryant taking a breather.
Good body shot from Asmundsen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant misses the body punch
and Asmundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen cracks Bryant with a good jab.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asmundsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asmundsen slips under a jab from Bryant.
Asmundsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asmundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bryant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Asmundsen throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant tries to move into range but Asmundsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen connects with a right hand. Bryant shakes it off.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asmundsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asmundsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asmundsen lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen cracks Bryant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Asmundsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen misses with a straight right.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Asmundsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asmundsen won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
Bryant is trying to control the position but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Asmundsen tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Asmundsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asmundsen controlling the pace.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asmundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asmundsen is nestled in close to Bryant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bryant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asmundsen.
Bryant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asmundsen trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a straight right hand.
Asmundsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryant avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Asmundsen.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant works Asmundsen's body with a nice hook.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Jordan Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant staying out of range there.
Bryant tries to keep at a distance but Asmundsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Bryant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asmundsen tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asmundsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well,Bryant is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Asmundsen misses.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asmundsen misses with a takedown attempt - Bryant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asmundsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Bryant's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen throws a strike but Bryant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Asmundsen has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That has opened up Trond Asmundsen's cut even more.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Asmundsen's brow.
The cut above Trond Asmundsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard.
Asmundsen is rocked!
Trond Asmundsen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trond Asmundsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jordan Bryant!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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