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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 1469 p4p, 1952 weight class) and Eron Saunders (ranked 209 p4p, 260 weight class). Trond Asmundsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asmundsen.
Asmundsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saunders lands a glancing blow to the side of Asmundsen's head.
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barn in the buildup to the fight.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saunders throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Saunders avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asmundsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
We've been informed that Saunders 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 misses with a body punch.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Asmundsen on the inside.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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 takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Saunders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Asmundsen's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders can't find room to land a body shot as Asmundsen controls the action.
Saunders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Asmundsen.
Nice takedown defense from Saunders. No joy for Asmundsen on that attempt.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asmundsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saunders.
Saunders lands a lovely overhand right.
Trond Asmundsen's cut is getting worse.
Eron Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saunders rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a straight right hand.
Saunders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Asmundsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Saunders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saunders cracks Asmundsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asmundsen cracks Saunders with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen scores with a body shot.
Saunders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asmundsen closes the distance and clinches up with Saunders, looking for a takedown. Asmundsen pushes Saunders against the cage but Saunders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Saunders throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Saunders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Asmundsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saunders up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saunders trying to control the position but instead, Asmundsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saunders into the cage.
Asmundsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmundsen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders.
Asmundsen working aggressively here.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Saunders improves position.
Asmundsen lands a right hand.
Saunders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asmundsen controlling the action here for a moment.
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saunders. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saunders lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Asmundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Asmundsen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Saunders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asmundsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asmundsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Asmundsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders 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 throws the kick towards the body but Saunders avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Saunders misses.
Saunders uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saunders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
A shot to the liver by Saunders. Beautiful body shot.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saunders manages to avoid it.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. Saunders saw that one coming.
Asmundsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saunders.
Asmundsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saunders on his heels. He'll look to pass Saunders's guard now, I'm sure.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asmundsen's guard.
Asmundsen working for a triangle but Saunders defends it easily.
Saunders gets to his feet - Asmundsen follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen staying out of range there.
Saunders misses with a combination
and Asmundsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Saunders.
Asmundsen shoots in and drives through. Saunders sprawls well.
Asmundsen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asmundsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asmundsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asmundsen throws a strike but Saunders rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Asmundsen has his hands on Saunders's head, controlling the position.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Asmundsen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asmundsen trying to control the position.
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Asmundsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Asmundsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen pulls Saunders in close to his closed guard and prevents Saunders from doing any damage or advancing position.
Asmundsen trying to keep a closed guard but Saunders is proving a slippery customer.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Asmundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Asmundsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saunders passes into side control.
Saunders controlling the position.
Asmundsen is trying to control Saunders's posture but Saunders avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saunders controlling the position from side mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders 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 time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asmundsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saunders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asmundsen scores with a hook.
Saunders jabs at Asmundsen's body.
Saunders throws a body punch but Asmundsen moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Saunders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saunders.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Asmundsen tries to counter with a takedown but Saunders is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asmundsen works Saunders's body with a nice hook.
Saunders misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Saunders misses.
Good shot there by Saunders.
Asmundsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saunders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmundsen sizes up Saunders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen defending well as Saunders loads up on a big left hand.
Asmundsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Saunders avoided it.
Asmundsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Saunders's guard.
Saunders trying to control the position.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Saunders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Asmundsen trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmundsen misses with a leg kick.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen blocks a jab.
Saunders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saunders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Saunders.
Asmundsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asmundsen blocks an elbow strike.
Asmundsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asmundsen misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saunders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen effectively controlling the action here.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Asmundsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Saunders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saunders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saunders lands a damaging elbow.
Asmundsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Saunders.
Trond Asmundsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Asmundsen tries to stall but Saunders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asmundsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asmundsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen looking to stall.
Eron Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asmundsen lands a right hand.
Eron Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saunders misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eron Saunders.
I've got Saunders 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eron Saunders!
In his post fight interview, Eron Saunders started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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