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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 847 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Murilo Ninja (ranked 115 p4p, 133 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Ninja lands.
Murilo Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but Asmundsen shows good takedown defense.
Asmundsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ninja dives in for a single leg takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Asmundsen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Asmundsen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ninja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ninja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Ninja 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.
Ninja has momentary wrist control but Asmundsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ninja working a defensive guard here.
Ninja is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Asmundsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Asmundsen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ninja trying to keep a closed guard but Asmundsen is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Asmundsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asmundsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ninja jabs at Asmundsen's body.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asmundsen throws a nice looking combination but Ninja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ninja tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asmundsen ducks under a wild hook from Ninja.
No joy there for Ninja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Ninja avoids it well and moves away.
Ninja misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ninja sprawls and moves away.
Ninja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
It seemed like Ninja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ninja throws a lazy uppercut
and Asmundsen moves into the clinch.
Ninja misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Asmundsen.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ninja is keeping busy.
Ninja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ninja throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Asmundsen.
Ninja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asmundsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trond Asmundsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
Ninja lands an uppercut.
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen misses with a body punch.
Ninja misses with a punch on the inside.
Ninja tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ninja lands a takedown into guard.
Ninja throwing strikes from guard but Asmundsen blocks nicely.
Asmundsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ninja is adopting a defensive guard.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
Asmundsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asmundsen is working hard here to advance position.
Asmundsen won't allow Ninja to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asmundsen catches Ninja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Ninja misses the target.
Ninja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asmundsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Asmundsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ninja off and has taken his back!
Asmundsen is persistently looking for the submission but Ninja is defending it well.
Asmundsen has the hooks in. Ninja is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Asmundsen has good solid back control here.
Asmundsen tries to keep control of the position but Ninja is staying busy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Asmundsen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Asmundsen's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja wants to escape the position.
Ninja trying to control the action but Asmundsen just sinks the hooks in.
Ninja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Asmundsen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asmundsen is looking for the choke from the back position but Ninja is controlling his hands well.
Ninja is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ninja trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Asmundsen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ninja tries to roll but Asmundsen sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Asmundsen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Asmundsen working for the choke.
Asmundsen is looking to control Ninja but Ninja is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ninja breaks Asmundsen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ninja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ninja landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja lands a couple of elbows.
Ninja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asmundsen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ninja throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Asmundsen's body to avoid the submission. Asmundsen has instead reached around Ninja's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Asmundsen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trond Asmundsen!
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