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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ejnar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozemblit is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pain. 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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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ejnar Thorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozemblit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rozemblit throws a combination that misses
and Thorsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rozemblit gets a double leg takedown into Thorsen's guard.
Rozemblit throwing strikes but missing.
Thorsen seems keen to control Rozemblit's posture.
Thorsen is looking to sweep but instead, Rozemblit has passed into half guard.
Thorsen trying to control here.
Rozemblit wants to take a breather but Thorsen is having none of it.
Thorsen won't allow Rozemblit to pass to mount.
Thorsen is looking to control Rozemblit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thorsen avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thorsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thorsen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ejnar Thorsen just wasn't active enough.
Thorsen throws a hook to the side of Rozemblit's head but Rozemblit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rozemblit moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rozemblit.
Thorsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozemblit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rozemblit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rozemblit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rozemblit lands in his opponent's guard.
Rozemblit postures up in Thorsen's guard and throws a big left but Thorsen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit wants to control from the top but Thorsen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rozemblit pushes down on Thorsen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsen trying to hold on to Rozemblit's head to control him but Rozemblit postures up.
Thorsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thorsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Thorsen working a defensive guard here.
Thorsen managing to control the position.
Rozemblit wants to control from the top but Thorsen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen seems keen to control Rozemblit's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thorsen wants to stand and escape but Rozemblit is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ejnar Thorsen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rozemblit.
Rozemblit scores with a sloppy right hand. Thorsen should have avoided that one.
Ejnar Thorsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsen tries to bum rush Rozemblit with a series of wild strikes but Rozemblit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rozemblit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thorsen tried to score with a low kick but Rozemblit checks it.
Thorsen ducks under a wild hook from Rozemblit.
We've been told by Thorsen's head coaches at Demon's Progym, LOP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses.
Thorsen throws a hook but Rozemblit avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Thorsen.
Rozemblit blocks a jab.
Thorsen throws a nice looking combination but Rozemblit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rozemblit scores with a shot to the body.
Rozemblit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rozemblit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses.
Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rozemblit throws a low kick but Thorsen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Rozemblit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rozemblit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rozemblit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rozemblit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thorsen digs a good body shot into Rozemblit's ribs.
Thorsen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rozemblit checks a leg kick.
Rozemblit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thorsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rozemblit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorsen defends it nicely.
Thorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rozemblit.
Ejnar Thorsen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorsen to the mat! Thorsen manages to get full guard.
Thorsen is trying to keep Rozemblit in close.
Rozemblit wants to pass the guard but Thorsen is keeping the position.
Thorsen controlling Rozemblit's posture.
Rozemblit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thorsen wants to control but Rozemblit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rozemblit trying to pass the guard but Thorsen defending well.
Rozemblit wants to work for an arm triangle but Thorsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen trying to control here.
Thorsen is refusing to be controlled, as Rozemblit sits in half guard.
Thorsen is pressing down on Rozemblit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thorsen controlling Rozemblit's posture.
Thorsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
Rozemblit looking to sit in guard and control but Thorsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rozemblit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thorsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rozemblit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thorsen is aware though and is defending well.
Rozemblit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thorsen defends it easily.
Rozemblit keeping moving, preventing Thorsen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thorsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ejnar Thorsen.
Rozemblit just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rozemblit was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsen.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that Thorsen semi-blocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rozemblit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thorsen's sensitive parts.
Thorsen misses with a looping right.
Rozemblit misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Rozemblit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rozemblit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorsen.
Thorsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thorsen.
Thorsen throws a lazy right hand but Rozemblit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rozemblit throws a sloppy head kick and Thorsen moves out of range easily.
Thorsen darts in and clinches Rozemblit up against the cage.
Thorsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rozemblits head.
Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Rozemblit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsen is pressed up against the cage. Rozemblit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorsen down to the mat. Thorsen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rozemblit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thorsen is able to avoid easily.
Rozemblit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rozemblit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit throws a push kick but Thorsen slaps the foot to one side.
Thorsen instigates a clinch.
Thorsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rozemblit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Thorsen.
Rozemblit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorsen has him pressed against the cage.
Rozemblit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorsen backwards.
Thorsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rozemblit wants a takedown.
Thorsen tries a body shot but Rozemblit blocks it.
Rozemblit lands with a light punch inside.
Rozemblit has Thorsen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thorsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ejnar Thorsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rozemblit.
Rozemblit wants to stall.
Thorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Rozemblit.
Thorsen prevents a body shot from Rozemblit.
Thorsen gets through Rozemblit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rozemblit backwards.
Rozemblit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rozemblit goes for a takedown attempt but Thorsen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rozemblit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsen throws a hook but Rozemblit blocks it.
Thorsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorsen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rozemblit.
Ejnar Thorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorsen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit connects with a jab.
Thorsen takes one to the side of the head.
Thorsen misses with a left hand
and Rozemblit counters with a body kick.
Rozemblit throws the kick towards the body but Thorsen avoids it.
Rozemblit lands a glancing blow to the side of Thorsen's head.
Rozemblit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rozemblit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rozemblit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozemblit manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen misses with a straight left.
Thorsen misses with an uppercut.
Thorsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rozemblit. Rozemblit obviously looking to wear him down.
Rozemblit lands an overhand right.
Rozemblit lands with a kick to the temple. Thorsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thorsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rozemblit throws a one two combo.
Thorsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorsen staying out of range there.
Thorsen scores with a decent looking hook.
Rozemblit throws a head kick but Thorsen moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Rozemblit.
I've got Rozemblit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Rozemblit!
An out of breath Jose Rozemblit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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