PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 641 p4p, 1714 weight class) and Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 91 p4p, 229 weight class). Ryszard Wojcik has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Trond Asmundsen's chin.

Asmundsen
vs
Wojcik

188 cm
27
190
13 - 8 - 0

177 cm
32
197
17 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 13 - 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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wojcik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wojcik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Wojcik misses.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
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.
Wojcik jabs at Asmundsen's body.
Wojcik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asmundsen lands a nice hook to Wojcik's body. Wojcik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wojcik moves out of range of the strikes.
Wojcik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asmundsen throws a body punch but Wojcik moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wojcik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wojcik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Wojcik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Asmundsen moves out of range as Wojcik strikes.

Wojcik moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojcik lands a left hand.
Wojcik tries to throw a body punch but Asmundsen avoids it by throwing Wojcik back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asmundsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik scores with a shoulder strike.
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Asmundsen controls the action.
Asmundsen tries a body shot but Wojcik blocks it.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wojcik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wojcik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wojcik blocks an uppercut.
Wojcik lands a left hand.
Asmundsen scores with a hook to the body.
Asmundsen just leaning against Wojcik, taking a breather.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Asmundsen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wojciks head.
Wojcik tries to work over Asmundsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojcik prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik lands a shot to the body.
Wojcik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asmundsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Wojcik blocks an uppercut.
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!
Wojcik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wojcik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wojcik misses with the head strike.
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wojcik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Wojcik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asmundsen or not.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Wojcik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
A short right from Wojcik.
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Asmundsen controls the action.
Asmundsen digs a right hand into Wojcik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wojcik's gas tank.
Asmundsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wojcik throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asmundsen stalling the fight.
Wojcik scores with a shot to the side of Asmundsen's head.

It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
Asmundsen is trying to stall.
Asmundsen digs a right hand underneath Wojcik's ribcage. Wojcik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asmundsen just leaning against Wojcik, taking a breather.
Wojcik tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wojcik up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trond Asmundsen.
Wojcik scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from Wojcik.
Asmundsen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Wojcik as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen throws an off balance right hand
and Wojcik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Asmundsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wojcik to the mat! Wojcik manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wojcik wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Asmundsen is now in half guard.
Wojcik tries to get to full guard but Asmundsen has control of the leg.
Wojcik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asmundsen is working away from the top position though.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wojcik keeps working.
Wojcik tries to roll over but Asmundsen keeps him under control.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asmundsen controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asmundsen prevents Wojcik from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryszard Wojcik 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Asmundsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wojcik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wojcik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Wojcik blocks a jab.
Wojcik throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
Asmundsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wojcik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmundsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojcik.
Asmundsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wojcik defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wojcik! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Wojcik. That snapped Asmundsen's head back.
Asmundsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wojcik defends well and Asmundsen ends up having to push Wojcik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wojcik lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen has his takedown stuffed
and Wojcik counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trond Asmundsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Wojcik misses.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wojcik takes a swing at Asmundsen's ribcage but misses.
Wojcik lands with an overhand left.
Wojcik throws the left hand but Asmundsen avoids the punch easily.
Ryszard Wojcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wojcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Asmundsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wojcik throws a hook but Asmundsen avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wojcik.

Wojcik moves into the clinch.
Wojcik misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Wojcik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asmundsen.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojcik struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Wojcik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wojcik tries to throw a body punch but Asmundsen avoids it by throwing Wojcik back against the cage.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Wojcik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen pushes Wojcik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Wojcik.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wojcik struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wojcik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wojcik scores with a shot to the side of Asmundsen's head.
Wojcik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Wojcik as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Asmundsen tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the head.
Wojcik scores with a nice hook to the head.

Asmundsen is rocked!
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wojcik is keeping busy.
Oh Asmundsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wojcik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wojcik lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Asmundsen to his knees! Wojcik keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryszard Wojcik!