PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Eros Ramasotti (ranked 20901 p4p, 738 weight class) and Elvis Astrok (ranked 5239 p4p, 550 weight class). 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.

Ramasotti
vs
Astrok

185 cm
24
275 lbs
12 - 1 - 1

199 cm
28
235 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eros Ramasotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Elvis Astrok!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramasotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astrok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramasotti has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ramasotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Astrok is just out of range.
Ramasotti misses with a left hand
and Astrok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramasotti slips under a jab.
Ramasotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astrok.
It seemed like Astrok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Ramasotti misses
and Astrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Astrok misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrok falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ramasotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramasotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramasotti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astrok throws a front kick aimed at Ramasotti's knee but Ramasotti avoids it well.
Ramasotti misses with a hook.
Ramasotti checks a low kick from Astrok.
Astrok blocks a leg kick.

Ramasotti clinches.

Astrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramasotti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Astrok momentarily.
Astrok takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramasotti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Astrok misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramasotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Astrok misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramasotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramasotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astrok blocks an uppercut.
Astrok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramasotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astrok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramasotti misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramasotti.
Astrok misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Astrok.
Astrok lands a body shot.
Astrok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astrok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Astrok dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Astrok misses with a hook. Ramasotti ducked under it nicely.
Astrok scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramasotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Astrok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramasotti momentarily.
Astrok scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramasotti in his tracks.
Astrok moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Astrok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramasotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Astrok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramasotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astrok.
Ramasotti misses with a hook
letting Astrok counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti thows a leg kick but Astrok checks it
and Astrok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Astrok catches Ramasotti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramasotti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Astrok's calf.
A cross from Ramasotti lands.
Ramasotti cracks the inside of Astrok's front leg.
Astrok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramasotti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramasotti throws a body punch but Astrok moves out of range.
Astrok misses with a looping left.
Ramasotti is looking to counter the offense by Astrok and move into the clinch.
Astrok defending well as Ramasotti loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Astrok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Astrok. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramasotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astrok swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramasotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramasotti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Astrok misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramasotti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Astrok.
Astrok has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramasotti misses with a low kick.
Astrok has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Astrok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Ramasotti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Astrok.
Nice jab there from Ramasotti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Astrok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ramasotti misses with a straight right.
Eros Ramasotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramasotti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astrok throws a looping overhand right but Ramasotti ducks down to avoid it.

Ramasotti closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Astrok fails to land.
Ramasotti lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramasotti.
Ramasotti misses with the head strike.
Astrok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astrok tries a body shot but Ramasotti blocks it.
Astrok has a couple of punches blocked by Ramasotti.
Astrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramasotti lands with a left to the head.
Astrok lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramasotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elvis Astrok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramasotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ramasotti.
Ramasotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramasotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramasotti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astrok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramasotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramasotti tries to work over Astrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Astrok.
Ramasotti misses with a punch to the body.
Astrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astrok misses with some punches.
Astrok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Astrok working aggressively here.
Astrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramasotti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astrok tries to throw a body punch but Ramasotti avoids it by throwing Astrok back against the ropes.
Astrok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramasotti throws a head punch that misses.

Astrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Astrok fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Astrok.
Ramasotti misses with a low kick.
Astrok blocks a jab.

Astrok lands a front kick to the face, that drops Ramasotti to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Ramasotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramasotti scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Astrok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Astrok 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Astrok!
A victorious Elvis Astrok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.