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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hallis Mollen (ranked 2518 p4p, 1639 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 344 p4p, 241 weight class). Mollen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rise Against - Like the Angel. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Asmundsen misses
and Mollen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asmundsen's guard.
Asmundsen controlling Mollen's posture.
Mollen gets to his feet. Asmundsen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Asmundsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen moves out of range of the leg kick from Asmundsen.
Mollen blocks a leg kick.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen throws a hook but Mollen avoids it easily.
Mollen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asmundsen clinches up with Mollen and pushes him back against the cage.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen avoiding damage.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mollen.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Asmundsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Mollen controls the action.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen tries to work over Mollen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Mollen improves position.
Asmundsen lands a left hand.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Mollen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Asmundsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen controlling the action here for a moment.
Asmundsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Asmundsen to work.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Mollen lands with a left to the head.
Asmundsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mollen blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Mollen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asmundsen presses Mollen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Asmundsen stalling against the cage.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen is trying to stall.
Mollen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmundsen presses Mollen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mollen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmundsen trying to stall but Mollen improves his position.
Asmundsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen scores with a shot to the side of Mollen's head.
Mollen working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Mollen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hallis Mollen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmundsen lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asmundsen throws out a loose jab but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen is looking to clinch but Mollen is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the side of Mollen's head but Mollen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen scores with a body shot.
Asmundsen lands a body shot.
Asmundsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mollen's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Mollen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mollen takes one to the chin there.
Asmundsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asmundsen stuns Mollen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.
Asmundsen rushes Mollen and presses him up against the cage.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Mollen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asmundsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Asmundsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mollen's elbow.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asmundsen blocks an uppercut.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Mollen improves position.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asmundsen lands a right hand.
Mollen lands a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Mollen controls the action.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Mollen improves position.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Asmundsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Mollen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mollen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen is looking to control Mollen's arms but Mollen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the cage.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Mollen avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Asmundsen trying to control the position but instead, Mollen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmundsen into the cage.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mollen as Asmundsen tries to tie him up.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallis Mollen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mollen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asmundsen looking to slow down the pace here.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mollen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with a double jab.
Mollen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mollen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Mollen moves out of range.
Mollen attempts a counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen thuds a left hand into Mollen's body.
Asmundsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mollen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Asmundsen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mollen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Asmundsen connects with a decent elbow.
Mollen misses with a strike from the bottom.
Asmundsen scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen wants to control but Mollen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen working the head with strikes.
Mollen tries to bench press Asmundsen off him but Asmundsen keeps the position.
Mollen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Mollen's hands, connecting with Mollen's forehead.
Asmundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mollen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asmundsen lands strikes from half guard.
Asmundsen winds up and cracks Mollen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mollen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mollen is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mollen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Asmundsen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mollen?
Mollen throws a strike from the bottom but Asmundsen holds onto the arm and goes for an armbar! He's got it! Fantastic submission from Asmundsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trond Asmundsen!
Our winner, Trond Asmundsen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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