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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Parker (ranked 1042 p4p, 1103 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 156 p4p, 167 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 25 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Parker scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Asmundsen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parker tries to clinch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Asmundsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asmundsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asmundsen tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Asmundsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asmundsen is looking to land body kicks.
Asmundsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker slips a jab from Asmundsen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Asmundsen moves away and avoids it.
Parker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Asmundsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a nice body kick.
Asmundsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Asmundsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen throws a good cross that connects.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Parker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asmundsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Asmundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Asmundsen drops an elbow to the side of Parker's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
Asmundsen is trying to control. Parker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Asmundsen there.
Asmundsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen is taking a breather. Parker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asmundsen seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asmundsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Asmundsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Asmundsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Asmundsen is taking a breather. Parker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Asmundsen is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen working over Parker with some ground and pound. Parker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Parker tries to kick Asmundsen off but Asmundsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Asmundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parker is trying to stand back up but Asmundsen is controlling him
Parker gets full guard.
Asmundsen won't allow Parker to get back to his feet.
Asmundsen preventing the sweep.
Asmundsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Asmundsen is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Parker throws a leg kick but Asmundsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asmundsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
Asmundsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parker did well to prevent Asmundsen getting side control.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Parker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Asmundsen is on him like a limpet, forcing Parker back against the cage.
Asmundsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
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 nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Asmundsen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asmundsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker tries to stall but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the cage.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen stalling.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parker to keep the fight standing.
Parker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen presses Parker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmundsen working aggressively here.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Asmundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asmundsen cracks Parker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asmundsen shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asmundsen misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asmundsen staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
And Asmundsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Parker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asmundsen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asmundsen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parker will feel that in the morning.
Good leg kick by Parker.
Asmundsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asmundsen lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Asmundsen misses the body punch
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Asmundsen throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a low kick, right behind Parker 's knee.
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the body.
Asmundsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parker was covering up waiting for the punch and Asmundsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Asmundsen cracks Parker with a solid left hand.
Asmundsen pushing down on Parker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Asmundsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Parker pushes Asmundsen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker throws a jab when Asmundsen was well out of range.
A jab from Parker misses.
And that is 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Asmundsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asmundsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Parker is trying to stand.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Parker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura but Parker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asmundsen to get the leverage.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Asmundsen is thwarting Parker's attempts to control the position.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parker has hold of Asmundsen's hands but Asmundsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asmundsen stalling.
Asmundsen working Parker over with strikes.
Parker is looking to escape.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
Parker kicks off Asmundsen and gets to his feet.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asmundsen.
Parker wants to clinch.
Parker punishes Asmundsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Asmundsen has control of the leg.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker pushes Asmundsen off looking to stand but Asmundsen dives back in and keeps control.
Asmundsen blocks the strikes from Parker.
Asmundsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen prevents Parker from standing back up.
Asmundsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Asmundsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parker is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asmundsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asmundsen!
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Asmundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parker throws a combination. Asmundsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice leg kick from Asmundsen, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Asmundsen connects with a leg kick.
Asmundsen lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Parker misses with a jab to the body
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asmundsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left lands for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asmundsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asmundsen slips under a jab.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asmundsen cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parker throws a leg kick but Asmundsen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asmundsen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!
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energy
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hype
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