PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Beznisko (ranked 35 p4p, 6 weight class) and Alex Asztalos (ranked 80 p4p, 12 weight class). Asztalos has chosen Dethroned Emperor by Celtic Frost as his entrance music. Alex Asztalos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergey Beznisko's chin.

Beznisko
vs
Asztalos

178 cm
28
215 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

188 cm
34
207 lbs
29 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergey Beznisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Asztalos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Beznisko. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Beznisko.
Beznisko checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos connects with a right hand. Beznisko shakes it off.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beznisko's sensitive parts.
Beznisko misses with a body shot.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beznisko.
Asztalos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Beznisko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Beznisko misses.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos connects with a crisp jab.
Asztalos scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beznisko throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Beznisko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
Beznisko throwing a counter right hand but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beznisko on the side of the head.
Beznisko lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been informed that Asztalos 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the body
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko throws a good cross that connects.
Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beznisko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beznisko misses with a straight left.
A big left from Beznisko misses.
Asztalos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Beznisko counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos moves out of range as Beznisko strikes.
Beznisko lands a glancing blow to the side of Asztalos's head.
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!
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beznisko. That did some damage!
Beznisko throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Asztalos - just one landing.
Beznisko misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko takes one to the side of the head.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos cracks the inside of Beznisko's front leg.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Asztalos throws a shot to the body.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Asztalos misses
and Beznisko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beznisko loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
Beznisko blocks a jab.

Beznisko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beznisko showed some decent athleticism there.
Asztalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asztalos is trying to stand up here but Beznisko is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beznisko connects with a nice short shot to Asztalos's temple.
Beznisko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beznisko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beznisko throwing shots but Asztalos is blocking nicely.
Beznisko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Asztalos is trying to stand.
Beznisko is trying to control the action in half guard but Asztalos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asztalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Asztalos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asztalos is trying to stand back up but Beznisko is controlling him
Beznisko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko thows a huge punch but Asztalos dodges it nicely.

Asztalos kicks off Beznisko and gets to his feet.
Beznisko swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beznisko misses with a left hand
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Beznisko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asztalos lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beznisko throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beznisko drops Asztalos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Asztalos! Beznisko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Alex Asztalos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.