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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rosen Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rosen Strasser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strasser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strasser lands a jab.
Strasser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ninja is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Strasser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ninja feints the counter takedown.
Strasser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ninja.
Strasser seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
No joy there for Strasser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strasser throws a head kick but Ninja moves out of range.
Ninja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rosen Strasser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja has a takedown stuffed.
Rosen Strasser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Strasser lands a jab.
Strasser stalks Ninja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ninja's face. Ninja staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strasser connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ninja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ninja working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ninja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strasser defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja trying to mount his opponent but Strasser defends it.
Ninja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ninja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ninja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ninja thows a huge punch but Strasser dodges it nicely.
Ninja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Strasser has his hands clasped together around Ninja's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ninja is working for an americana but Strasser has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ninja was thinking about the submission.
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strasser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strasser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ninja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strasser haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Strasser. That snapped Ninja's head back.
Strasser thumps Ninja with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ninja or perhaps it was just good defense by Strasser, which made it look bad.
Strasser throws a series of punches but Ninja moves out of range.
Strasser leaves Ninja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja needs to keep his hands up - Strasser had a free shot at his head there.
Ninja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strasser throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strasser misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ninja is defended easily by Strasser.
Strasser misses with a head kick.
Ninja takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strasser with a jab.
Strasser scores with a hook to the body. Ninja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strasser tries to sprawl but Ninja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasser wants to improve his position but Ninja is controlling well.
Strasser won't allow Ninja to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosen Strasser dominated that round.
That's time! Strasser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ninja shoots in but Strasser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rosen Strasser is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninja dives in and grabs Strasser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strasser pushes down on Ninja's head and hops out.
Strasser connects with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strasser.
Ninja looks for a takedown but Strasser sprawls well.
Rosen Strasser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Ninja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strasser.
Strasser connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasser misses with a few strikes there.
Strasser sizes up Ninja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strasser lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ninja.
Ninja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strasser is fending him off so far but Ninja persists. Nope, Strasser circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja shoots in but no luck this time.
Ninja walks into a straight right hand from Strasser.
Strasser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ninja can do to turn this around?
Strasser's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strasser duly obliges.
Rosen Strasser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strasser connects with the punch.
Strasser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strasser scores with a jab to the head.
Strasser moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ninja shoots for a takedown but Strasser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ninja has a takedown stuffed.
Strasser throwing a counter right hand but Ninja manages to avoid it.
Ninja shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strasser. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strasser gets caught napping as Ninja dives in and scores a takedown. Strasser manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser pulls Ninja in close to prevent any damage.
Ninja pushing down on Strasser's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ninja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ninja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strasser defends it well.
Ninja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ninja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ninja is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strasser!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ninja content just to control the position here.
Ninja goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Strasser turns into him and now he's in Ninja's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ninja holds on and takes a little breather.
Ninja has his foot on Strasser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strasser works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja wants to hit a switch here but Strasser passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ninja there!
Strasser looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strasser wants to control but Ninja has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ninja holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ninja trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosen Strasser dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Strasser thumps Ninja with a low kick.
Ninja shoots in looking for a takedown. Strasser tries to sprawl out of it but Ninja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strasser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strasser throws a series of punches but Ninja moves out of range.
Strasser lands a head kick!
Strasser is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Strasser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ninja takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Strasser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ninja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Strasser lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ninja doesn't seem phased though.
Strasser leaves Ninja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja shoots for a takedown but Strasser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosen Strasser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Strasser scores with a push kick.
Ninja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Ninja shoots in and drives through. Strasser sprawls well.
Rosen Strasser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasser cracks Ninja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ninja misses with a takedown
enabling Strasser to counter with a crisp jab.
Strasser works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ninja wants to clinch.
Strasser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ninja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strasser lands with a cross.
Ninja has a takedown stuffed.
Ninja shoots in but Strasser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser thumps Ninja with a low kick.
Strasser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strasser stuffs the takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Strasser there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ninja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strasser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ninja somewhat.
Ninja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strasser moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ninja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ninja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Strasser.
Ninja is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strasser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser tests Ninja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Ninja with that takedown attempt.
Ninja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ninja avoids the body shot from Strasser.
Ninja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ninja walks into a left hand.
Strasser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ninja wants to clinch.
Strasser looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ninja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strasser works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ninja preventing the sweep.
Test Ninja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ninja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ninja trying to control but Strasser is working from the bottom.
Ninja forces his way into half guard.
Strasser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninja is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosen Strasser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strasser, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosen Strasser!
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