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Event: CEC 677     
Date:   Sep 29, 2019

 

Event: CEC 671     
Date:   Aug 18, 2019
#R1#
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Asztalos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asztalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asztalos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta misses with a few strikes there.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos. #T1#
Tsuruta throws out a powerful jab.
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Asztalos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuruta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos blocks a jab.
Tsuruta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Asztalos eats them both and turns towards Tsuruta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Asztalos moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Asztalos falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tsuruta dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
The defeated Alex Asztalos had this to say: 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 667     
Date:   Jul 21, 2019
#R1#
Stefan misses with a few strikes there.
Stefan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asztalos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stefan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asztalos counters with a low kick, right behind Stefan 's knee.
Stefan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stefan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stefan's sensitive parts.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stefan. Asztalos shrugs it off though.
Stefan scores with a one two! Asztalos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Stefan throws a combination. Asztalos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hector Stefan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Stefan misses.
Asztalos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Stefan finds it's way through Asztalos's defenses.
Stefan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asztalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stefan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Asztalos to counter with a crisp jab.
Asztalos slips a straight right by Stefan.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Stefan moved away.
Asztalos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Asztalos right on the button. Asztalos goes down! Stefan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Stefan gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Stefan!
Hector Stefan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Alex Asztalos spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 663     
Date:   Jun 23, 2019
#R1#
Asztalos misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asztalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Kahn ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.
Kahn moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asztalos.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos jabs at Kahn's body.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Kahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Asztalos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn staying out of range there.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Asztalos gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.#KD#
Kahn drops Asztalos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Asztalos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Asztalos is rocked!#BC#
Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asztalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Kahn drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Asztalos's head, knocking him out cold! Kahn is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Kahn!
Solomon Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
Solomon Kahn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Alex Asztalos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 660     
Date:   Jun 02, 2019
#R1#
Asztalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beznisko on the side of the head.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Beznisko moved away.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Beznisko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beznisko. Beznisko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beznisko shoots for a double leg takedown but Asztalos sprawls well. He's pushed Beznisko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asztalos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Beznisko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asztalos swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Asztalos is out of range.
Asztalos jabs Beznisko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Beznisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beznisko down. #CL#
Asztalos has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Beznisko tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Beznisko has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Beznisko looks winded!
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos is leaning against Beznisko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos pushes Beznisko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos is leaning against Beznisko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beznisko.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Beznisko looking to stall.
Asztalos works on Beznisko's body with a couple of short punches.
Beznisko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asztalos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beznisko can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Beznisko's head.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Asztalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beznisko or not.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Beznisko fails to land.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos is working Beznisko over against the cage.
Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko is looking for a takedown.
Alex Asztalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Asztalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beznisko.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a nice body shot.#T4#
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asztalos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
Asztalos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beznisko can do to turn this around?
Beznisko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Beznisko staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Beznisko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beznisko scores with a spinning back kick!
Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Asztalos lands with an overhand left.
Asztalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asztalos moves out of range as Beznisko throws a body kick.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Beznisko dives in for a single leg takedown but Asztalos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asztalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Beznisko's knee but Beznisko avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko.
Asztalos walks into a left hand.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko.
Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Asztalos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asztalos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asztalos moves out of range of the leg kick from Beznisko.
A quick step to the side and Asztalos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos stuns Beznisko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asztalos slips under a jab from Beznisko.
Nice cross by Asztalos.
Beznisko throws a shot to the body.
Beznisko is breathing heavily.
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Beznisko saw that one coming.
Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beznisko throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.#T2#
Asztalos throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range.
No joy there for Beznisko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asztalos can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asztalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beznisko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Asztalos does it's job there.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asztalos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beznisko checks it well.
Asztalos throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it.
Asztalos wants to clinch up but Beznisko keeps it at a distance.
Beznisko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asztalos on the side of the head.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Beznisko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asztalos misses with a low kick as Beznisko jumps back.
Beznisko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asztalos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beznisko misses with a body shot. #T3#
Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asztalos takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a good jab.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Asztalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asztalos works the jab nicely.
Asztalos lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asztalos checks the leg kick.
Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asztalos connects with a single shot there.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beznisko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!#CL#
Asztalos drives through and clinches with Beznisko against the cage.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko. #T4#
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beznisko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
Beznisko scores with a hook to the body.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
A short uppercut from Beznisko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Beznisko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asztalos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos moves in looking to clinch but Beznisko pushes him off.
Beznisko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beznisko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beznisko walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target.
Beznisko throws a leg kick but Asztalos moved away.
Beznisko lands with a nice body punch.
Beznisko blocks a low kick nicely.
Beznisko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##CL2#
Beznisko closes the distance and pushes Asztalos back into the cage.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beznisko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko lands an uppercut.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Beznisko pushes Asztalos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Beznisko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
A short right from Beznisko.
Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Beznisko lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Beznisko.
Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beznisko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Asztalos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beznisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Beznisko has Asztalos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asztalos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alex Asztalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko.
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beznisko.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beznisko scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Beznisko wants a takedown.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos is working Beznisko over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asztalos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!

Alex Asztalos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 656     
Date:   May 19, 2019
#R1#
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Asztalos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asztalos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Asztalos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asztalos throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons jabs Asztalos right on the nose. Asztalos blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Asztalos steps away.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Asztalos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asztalos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asztalos throws a body kick that misses.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos misses with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Asztalos throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Asztalos lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Asztalos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Asztalos.
Asztalos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons clobbers Asztalos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asztalos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Asztalos sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat. #T3#
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Fitzsimmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asztalos is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
Asztalos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
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!
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Asztalos moves out of range easily. #CL#
Fitzsimmons tries to keep at a distance but Asztalos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzsimmons.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzsimmons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Asztalos should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Asztalos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Asztalos misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asztalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A jab from Asztalos finds it's way through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Asztalos seems unphased.
Asztalos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Asztalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asztalos ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asztalos under the eye.
Asztalos cracks the inside of Fitzsimmons's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Asztalos ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asztalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Asztalos is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asztalos with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Asztalos is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asztalos slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Asztalos takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asztalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asztalos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Asztalos is predictable there
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Asztalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Asztalos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Asztalos checks it.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos lands with a nice body kick.
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Asztalos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a leg kick but Asztalos saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos scores with a push kick.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Asztalos down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzsimmons blocks the leg kick.
Asztalos lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Fitzsimmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Asztalos off the cage and back into range.
Asztalos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Asztalos catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asztalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.#T1#
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Asztalos's belly button to the back.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asztalos - that will leave a mark!
Asztalos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Asztalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos. #T2#
Asztalos with a jab.
Asztalos throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with the left hand. Asztalos knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asztalos. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Asztalos lands with a cross.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos thinks about countering with a body kick.
Asztalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asztalos.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a body shot.
Asztalos connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Asztalos ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.#T3#
Asztalos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asztalos connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons walks into a left hand.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asztalos misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Asztalos's ribs.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Asztalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 low kick from Asztalos is predictable there
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos staying out of range there.
Asztalos lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Asztalos settles back down.
Asztalos swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Asztalos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asztalos lands an overhand right.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Asztalos avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons connects with a right hand. Asztalos shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Fitzsimmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asztalos, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Asztalos!

After winning the bout, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jim Fitzsimmons spoke after the fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

 

Event: CEC 646     
Date:   Mar 08, 2019
#R1#
Joestar throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Asztalos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joestar lands a right hook to the body.
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joestar.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joestar throws a front kick aimed at Asztalos's knee but Asztalos avoids it well.
Joestar moves out of range as Asztalos throws a body kick.
Joestar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A shot to the liver by Joestar. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos digs a good hook to Joestar's body.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick and Asztalos moves out of range easily.
Joestar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joestar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joestar tries to work over Asztalos's front leg with a kick but Asztalos checks it.
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!
Joestar misses with a straight right.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joestar has time to react.
Asztalos throws a low kick, looking for Joestar's leg but Joestar calmly moves out of range.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Joestar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Joestar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Joestar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Joestar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joestar down.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos thuds a left hand into Joestar's body.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joestar at a distance.
Asztalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joestar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joestar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joestar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
Joestar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Joestar scores with a jab.
Joestar blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Asztalos misses.
Joestar moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joestar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Asztalos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Joestar lands a slapping body shot.
Asztalos connects with a body shot that sends Joestar's belly button to the back.
Asztalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joestar misses with a combination
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joestar has time to react.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joestar misses with a head kick.
Joestar tries to land a front kick but Asztalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Joestar.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asztalos.
Joestar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joestar walks into a straight right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joestar.
Joestar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Joestar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Asztalos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asztalos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joestar on the side of the head.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asztalos looks to land a right hand but Joestar moved out of range.
Asztalos cracks a nice hook into Joestar's ribs.
Asztalos blocks a jab.
Asztalos throws a hook but Joestar avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Joestar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Joestar moves away and avoids it.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses
and Asztalos counters with a good low kick that Joestar was not able to check.
Joestar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joestar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
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 tests Joestar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Joestar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Asztalos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asztalos thuds a left hand into Joestar's body.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Joestar sizes up Asztalos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joestar misses with a low kick.
Joestar lands an overhand right.
Asztalos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joestar.
Joestar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joestar throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asztalos.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joestar throws a counter high kick but Asztalos was just alert enough to avoid it.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joestar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asztalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asztalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joestar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
Asztalos stuns Joestar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Joestar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asztalos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Joestar blocks it well.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Joestar missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joestar moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Joestar misses with a straight left.
Joestar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asztalos throws a low kick but Joestar avoids it.
Joestar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joestar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joestar takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asztalos! But no joy.
Asztalos wants to land a leg kick but Joestar is out of range. #CL2#
Asztalos darts in and clinches Joestar up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joestar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar lands a shoulder strike.
Joestar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joestar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Joestar.
Asztalos cracks Joestar with a nice body shot.
Joestar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joestar tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos pushes Joestar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Joestar avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joestar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asztalos blocks an elbow strike from Joestar.
Joestar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Joestar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Joestar controls the action.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Joestar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joestar.
Asztalos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joestar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Asztalos can turn it around.
Joestar misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos gets through Joestar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joestar misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Joestar can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Joestar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joestar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow. #T2#
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joestar tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Joestar's ribcage. Joestar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Joestar is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jozen Joestar has been cut.
Joestar throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Joestar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Joestar.
Asztalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Joestar.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joestar backwards.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Joestar! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Asztalos is unloading with more strikes now! Joestar drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
A relieved looking Alex Asztalos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 640     
Date:   Feb 01, 2019
#R1#
Asztalos sizes up Eliasson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asztalos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asztalos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asztalos. Eliasson shrugs it off though.
Eliasson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos throws a lazy uppercut
and Eliasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asztalos scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos takes a swing at Eliasson's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos. #CL2#
Asztalos instigates a clinch.
Eliasson looking to slow down the pace here.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Eliasson breaks from the clinch. #T1#
A shot to the body from Asztalos misses
and Eliasson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asztalos with a hook.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Eliasson.
Eliasson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Eliasson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eliasson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asztalos misses with a straight right.
Eliasson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Eliasson's front leg but catches the back leg as Eliasson tries to avoid it.
Asztalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asztalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eliasson.
Asztalos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eliasson doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Eliasson misses.
Asztalos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eliassons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eliasson blocks a leg kick.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eliasson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sin City Allstars Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Eliasson moves out of range.
Eliasson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asztalos misses with a leg kick
and Eliasson counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Eliasson is looking for a counter combo.
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eliasson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eliasson takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Eliasson and Asztalos goes tumbling to the canvas! Eliasson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#
Asztalos is rocked!
Eliasson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asztalos is still in real trouble! Can Eliasson finish him?
Eliasson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Asztalos covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erland Eliasson!
Erland Eliasson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alex Asztalos had this to say: 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 638     
Date:   Jan 18, 2019
#R1#
A combination from Murhaa does no damage.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa lands a jab to the head.
Asztalos thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Murhaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Asztalos.
Asztalos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asztalos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murhaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murhaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Murhaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murhaa lands with a shot to the body.
Asztalos looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one 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!
Murhaa misses with a leg kick
and Asztalos counters with a leg kick.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asztalos connects with a right hand. Murhaa shakes it off.#T1#
Asztalos looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
Murhaa throws a hook but Asztalos avoids it easily.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa cracks Asztalos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asztalos swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa tries a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Asztalos throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Asztalos wants to land a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Asztalos sets himself, and Murhaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Asztalos avoids it this time.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Asztalos throws a hook but Murhaa blocks it.
Asztalos backing away here, and Murhaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos 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.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asztalos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asztalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asztalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asztalos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
Asztalos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Asztalos moves out of range as Murhaa strikes.
Murhaa throws out a powerful jab.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos throws a shot to the body.
Murhaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asztalos throws a hook to the side of Murhaa's head but Murhaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asztalos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asztalos lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Asztalos connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Murhaa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react.
Murhaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asztalos under the eye.
Asztalos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Asztalos misses the target.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Asztalos's knee but Asztalos avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos blocks a leg kick.
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Murhaa lands.
Asztalos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Asztalos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Asztalos is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pauke Murhaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Asztalos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Asztalos might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Asztalos is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Murhaa doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Asztalos crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Asztalos's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pauke Murhaa!
In defeat, Alex Asztalos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 633     
Date:   Dec 19, 2018
#R1#
Wylde takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wylde's calf.
Asztalos punishes Wylde's body with a nice straight punch.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Wylde counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos lands with a cross.
Wylde 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.
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wylde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Wylde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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.
Asztalos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wylde checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Wylde counters by moving into the clinch.
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Wylde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Asztalos gets through Wylde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wylde struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Wylde prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wylde swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Wylde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Wylde fails to land.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Wylde controls the action.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos lands a body punch.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Wylde working aggressively here.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Wylde.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Wylde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wyldes head.
Wylde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Wylde blocks it.
Wylde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Wylde.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Wylde struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Wylde takes a shot to the head.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Wylde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wylde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wylde prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Wylde lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Wylde presses Asztalos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Wylde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Wylde misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
Wylde blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Wylde prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wylde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Wylde controls his hands. #T4#
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylde has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wylde.
Wylde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wylde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Wylde lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Asztalos tries to work over Wylde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Wylde makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Asztalos with a hook.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Wylde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asztalos throws the left hand but Wylde avoids the punch easily.
Asztalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wylde's hands.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wylde.
Wylde looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Asztalos cracks Wylde with an open hand slap.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Wylde counters with a stiff right hand.
Wylde tries to close the distance and clinch but Asztalos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wylde has time to react.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Wylde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asztalos delivers a nice body kick.
Asztalos connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wylde counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos throws the kick towards the body but Wylde avoids it.
Wylde moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asztalos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wylde.
Wylde checks a leg kick.
Wylde throws a series of punches but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos thows a leg kick but Wylde checks it
and Wylde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wylde looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
Asztalos throws a low kick but Wylde moves out of range easily.
Asztalos throws out a leg kick but Wylde moves out of range and Asztalos only half commits.
Wylde throwing a counter right hand but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wylde throws a series of punches but Asztalos avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Wylde tries to move into range but Asztalos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asztalos throws a looping overhand right but Wylde ducks down to avoid it.
Wylde scores with a one two! Asztalos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wylde on the side of the head.
Asztalos sizes up Wylde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wylde takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wylde defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde throwing a counter right hand but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos thuds a left hand into Wylde's body.
Wylde swings widly with a right hand
and Asztalos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wylde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Wylde avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Wylde looks to clinch
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos misses with a right hand
and Wylde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wylde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asztalos scores with a nice strike.
Asztalos throws a hook but Wylde blocks it.
Wylde takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wylde misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Wylde.
Asztalos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wylde.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Wylde tries to clinch but Asztalos moves out of range. #T4#
Wylde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
Wylde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wylde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
Wylde needs to keep his hands up - Asztalos had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wylde on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asztalos connects with a body shot.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Wylde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wylde slips a jab from Asztalos.
Wylde misses the jab.
Wylde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asztalos throws a right hand that misses
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wylde moves out of range of the body kick from Asztalos.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos scores with a nice right hand.
Wylde swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wylde if he has to take too many more of those.
Wylde is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Asztalos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Wylde is out of range.
Good exchange - Asztalos coming out on top.
Asztalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asztalos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the body
and Wylde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wylde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Wylde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wylde keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a straight right.
Asztalos throws a hook but Wylde avoids it easily.
Wylde tries to counter by clinching up but Asztalos breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Wylde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wylde misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos tried to score with a low kick but Wylde checks it.
Wylde appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wylde throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asztalos swings for the body but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Wylde throwing a counter right hand but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos lands a glancing blow to the side of Wylde's head.
Asztalos is looking to slow Wylde down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
A left lands for Asztalos.#T2#
Asztalos sizes up Wylde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wylde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wylde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Wylde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asztalos throws a shot to the body.
Asztalos lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Wylde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wylde has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Wylde slips the punch.
Asztalos thuds a left hand into Wylde's body.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asztalos defending well as Wylde loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde misses with a few strikes there.
Asztalos throws the left hand but Wylde avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Wylde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wylde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asztalos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asztalos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wylde momentarily.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Wylde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Asztalos there.
Asztalos throws a leg kick
and Wylde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wylde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asztalos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wylde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wylde throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asztalos.
Gunnar Wylde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos stuns Wylde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Wylde throws a quick counter kick to the body but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asztalos slips under a jab from Wylde.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asztalos! But no joy.
Asztalos lands a nice shot that snaps Wylde's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asztalos, right into the meat.
Wylde moves to clinch but Asztalos breaks away
and Asztalos counters with a good, hard body kick but Wylde shrugs it off.
Wylde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asztalos.
Asztalos takes a swing at Wylde's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Wylde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asztalos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!

After winning the bout, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEC 626     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018
#R1#
Burns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos slips under a jab.#CL#
Burns clinches.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns misses with some punches.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Burns tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Burns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos. #TD#
Burns has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Asztalos is trying to keep an underhook but Burns manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well.
Burns wants to take a breather but Asztalos is having none of it.
Asztalos is trying to stand up here but Burns is controlling him well. #T1##SUB#
Burns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Burns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burns controlling the action here.
Asztalos is trying to stand.
Burns is pressing down on Asztalos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asztalos is holding on for now.
Burns stops Asztalos from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Burns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Asztalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burns blocks a jab.
Asztalos slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asztalos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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.
Asztalos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Asztalos defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Asztalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asztalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asztalos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asztalos catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
It looked like Burns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asztalos.
Asztalos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Asztalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asztalos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asztalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asztalos blocks a jab.
Asztalos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Asztalos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asztalos.
Asztalos dips to his left and cracks Burns with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asztalos is out of range.
Burns throws a low kick, looking for Asztalos's leg but Asztalos calmly moves out of range.
Burns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asztalos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asztalos can pounce on him.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.#T4#
Burns connects with a single shot there.
Asztalos scores with a nice strike.
Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asztalos connects with a single shot there.
Asztalos cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns slips a straight right by Asztalos.
Burns cracks Asztalos with a good jab.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asztalos swivels and escapes.
Burns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Mac Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asztalos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Burns has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asztalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Asztalos looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Asztalos lands a right hook to the body.
Asztalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Asztalos.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns moves out of range of the body kick.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asztalos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asztalos, right into the meat.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Burns misses with an uppercut
letting Asztalos counter with a right hand.
Asztalos thuds his right hand into Burns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
A telegraphed right hand from Asztalos misses the target.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Asztalos misses the target.
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Asztalos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asztalos lands with a hook. Burns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Asztalos misses the target.
Asztalos tries to land a leg kick but Burns saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Asztalos.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
Burns scores with a decent looking hook.
Burns checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Asztalos counters with a right hand to the body.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Asztalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asztalos thuds a left hand into Burns's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Asztalos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos misses with a straight right.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Asztalos moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asztalos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
Burns lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Burns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Asztalos counter with a right hand.
Burns slips under a jab.
Asztalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns lands with a right hand.
Burns moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos throws a leg kick
and Burns counters with a good low kick that Asztalos was not able to check.
Asztalos throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Burns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns lands a right hook to the body.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Asztalos tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asztalos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Mac Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Burns avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Burns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
Asztalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos 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 cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asztalos throws a low kick, looking for Burns's leg but Burns calmly moves out of range.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Burns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asztalos.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Burns.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a hook but Burns blocks it.
Asztalos is looking to chop away at Burns's legs.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asztalos's hands.
Burns tries to clinch but Asztalos is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a hook to the body
and Asztalos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asztalos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asztalos moves out of range as Burns strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asztalos. #T1#
Asztalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Asztalos counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Asztalos cracks Burns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asztalos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Asztalos.
Burns moves away from the strike by Asztalos.
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Asztalos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Connor Mac Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burns scores with a body shot.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Burns moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Burns misses with a low kick as Asztalos jumps back.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Asztalos punishes Burns's body with a nice straight punch.
Asztalos throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Burns throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asztalos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asztalos moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos throws a body kick that misses.
Asztalos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Burns checks it.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.
Burns tried to score with a low kick but Asztalos checks it.#T4#
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asztalos's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns misses with a hook.
Burns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asztalos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Asztalos counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asztalos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Asztalos stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asztalos lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand.
Asztalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Asztalos 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!

During a confident post fight interview, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 620     
Date:   Oct 10, 2018
#R1#
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a solid body kick.
Brophy throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Asztalos.
Asztalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asztalos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy walks into a stiff left hand from Asztalos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.#T1#
Asztalos works the jab nicely.
Asztalos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Asztalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brophy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asztalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asztalos backing away here, and Brophy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Asztalos slips under a jab from Brophy.
Brophy throws a body kick that misses.
Brophy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asztalos.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brophy throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Asztalos misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy counters with a low kick, right behind Asztalos 's knee.
Asztalos looks to land a right hand but Brophy moved out of range.
Brophy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy throws a low kick, looking for Asztalos's leg but Asztalos calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Asztalos misses with a body kick.
Asztalos swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Brophy connects with a body shot.
Asztalos moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Asztalos tests Brophy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asztalos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.
Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.#T3#
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Brophy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos lunges at Brophy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brophy's hand.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut.
Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Asztalos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Asztalos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asztalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Asztalos avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brophy. That did some damage!
Brophy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brophy slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos tried to score with a low kick but Brophy checks it.
Brophy tries a quick counter leg kick but Asztalos is wise to it.
Asztalos cracks Brophy with an open hand slap.
Asztalos throws a wild body kick that Brophy sees coming a mile off.
Brophy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brophy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brophy moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Asztalos misses with a body punch
and Brophy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brophy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brophy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brophy slips under a jab.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asztalos finds it's way round the side to connect with Brophy's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brophy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asztalos has got the better of the exchanges.
Asztalos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brophy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asztalos scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters circling a little - Asztalos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Asztalos jabs Brophy right on the nose. Brophy blinks but takes it well.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Asztalos finds it's target.
Brophy misses with an uppercut.
Asztalos tried to score with a low kick but Brophy checks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brophy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asztalos - the referee stops the clock and Brophy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asztalos. Brophy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos scores with a jab.#T1#
Asztalos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brophy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asztalos, right into the meat.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos scores with a spinning back kick!
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Brophy scores with a spinning back kick!
Asztalos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Brophy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brophy down.
Brophy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brophy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brophy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asztalos checks it well.
Brophy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asztalos.
Brophy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.#T2#
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy takes one on the button.
Asztalos wants to slow Brophy down by chopping away at his legs.
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Brophy feints a counter leg kick.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a leg kick that misses.
Brophy drops Asztalos with a big left hand! Asztalos is injured, injured bad! Brophy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brophy!
A very excited looking John Brophy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Alex Asztalos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 611     
Date:   Aug 29, 2018
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asztalos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kermit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kermit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kermit misses the jab.
Kermit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asztalos's sensitive parts.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kermit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Asztalos throws a lazy uppercut
and Kermit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asztalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kermit.
Kermit throws a good cross that connects.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Kermit is out of range.
Asztalos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asztalos moves out of range of the leg kick from Kermit.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Kermit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kermit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asztalos.
Kermit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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.#T1#
Kermit walks into a jab.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Kermit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Asztalos to counter with a crisp jab.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Asztalos - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Kermit throws a hook but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos is looking to chop away at Kermit's legs.
Kermit throws a lazy right hand but Asztalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Kermit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kermit down.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Kermit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kermit.
Kermit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Asztalos tenderised Kermit's leg. Kermit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asztalos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Kermit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kermit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos punishes Kermit's body with a nice straight punch.
Asztalos throws the kick towards the body but Kermit avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
Nice uppercut lands for Asztalos. That snapped Kermit's head back.
Kermit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asztalos circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kermit's sensitive parts.
Asztalos lands a nice hook to Kermit's body. Kermit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kermit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Asztalos tries to score with a low kick but Kermit moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to land a leg kick but Kermit saw it coming and moves away.
Kermit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asztalos lands with a cross.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Kermit. Beautiful body shot.
Kermit missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kermit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asztalos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Kermit looks for the body kick but Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kermit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asztalos scores with a jab. Kermit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kermit lands a nice looking body shot.
Kermit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kermit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kermit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asztalos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kermit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Kermit throws a solid leg kick but Asztalos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kermit.
Asztalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kermit's hands.
Kermit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kermit finds it's way round the side to connect with Asztalos's head.
Asztalos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Asztalos.
Asztalos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Kermit moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Kermit throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asztalos throws out a counter right but Kermit avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kermit.
Kermit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asztalos. That did some damage!
Asztalos throws a hook but Kermit avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Asztalos stuns Kermit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kermit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Kermit ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Asztalos.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Kermit ducked under it nicely.
Kermit throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kermit slips a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Asztalos misses
and Kermit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kermit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asztalos.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut
and Kermit counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos throws a low kick, looking for Kermit's leg but Kermit calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Kermit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kermit moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
It looked like Kermit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kermit manages to avoid it.
Kermit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Asztalos just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kermit missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kermit might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Asztalos throws a right hand that misses
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asztalos misses with a right hand
and Kermit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Asztalos is rocked!
Kermit lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Constantine Kermit!
A relieved looking Constantine Kermit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Alex Asztalos spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 603     
Date:   Jul 25, 2018
#R1#
Asztalos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Razor.
Asztalos cracks the inside of Razor's front leg.
Razor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asztalos counters with a leg kick.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a lazy uppercut
and Razor counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Razor just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Razor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Asztalos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Razor is in Asztalos's guard.
Razor throwing strikes from guard but Asztalos blocks nicely.
Asztalos wants to get back to his feet but Razor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Razor throws a big right hand that misses.
Asztalos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Razor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asztalos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Razor postures up in Asztalos's guard and throws a big left but Asztalos blocks it. #T1#
Razor scoring with some ground and pound.
Razor throws a big elbow that misses.
Razor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Razor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asztalos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Razor. #ES#
Asztalos pushes Razor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Razor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos ducks right into an uppercut from Razor.
Asztalos tries to land a front kick but Razor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
Razor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Razor finds it's target.
Asztalos throws the left hand but Razor avoids the punch easily.
Asztalos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asztalos lands a nice hook to Razor's body. Razor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Razor or perhaps it was just good defense by Asztalos, which made it look bad.
We've been informed that Razor 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.#T2#
Razor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a nice right hand.
Asztalos swings for the body but Razor moves out of range.
Asztalos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Asztalos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Razor throws a lazy right hand but Asztalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Razor ducked under it nicely.
Razor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asztalos!
Asztalos stuffs the takedown attempt from Razor. Razor gets slowly back to his feet.
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.
Razor takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Razor misses with a looping left.
Razor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asztalos is looking to slow Razor down with leg kicks.
Razor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Razor tries to clinch up but Asztalos circles away and keeps his distance.
Razor moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Razor misses with a body kick.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Razor is just out of range.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Razor's front leg but catches the back leg as Razor tries to avoid it.
Razor avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a push kick.
Razor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Razor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
Razor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the body
and Razor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Razor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.#T4#
Asztalos jabs Razor right on the nose. Razor blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Asztalos. That's going to slow Razor down.
Asztalos lands a head shot.#TD2#
Asztalos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Razor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Razor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asztalos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Razor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Razor throws a big elbow that misses.
Razor prevents Asztalos from getting back to his feet.
Asztalos 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Razor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Razor throwing strikes from guard but Asztalos blocks nicely.
Asztalos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Razor is controlling him.
Razor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asztalos wants to stand and escape but Razor is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos swats away the attempt to clinch by Razor.
Asztalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Razor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asztalos lands a head shot.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Razor swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Asztalos misses the target.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Razor.
Razor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut.
Razor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Razor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Asztalos lands with a shot to the body.
Razor avoids the body shot from Asztalos. #T1#
Asztalos misses with a hook #TD2#
and Razor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asztalos won't be happy with that. #ES#
Asztalos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Asztalos misses the jab.
Asztalos throws a jab when Razor was well out of range.
Razor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Razor ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asztalos throws a hook but Razor blocks it.
Razor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Razor.
Razor connects with a crisp jab.
Razor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Asztalos throws a push kick but Razor slaps the foot to one side.
Razor misses with a hook
and Asztalos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Razor can do to turn this around?
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Razor saw that one coming.
Razor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Razor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Razor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Razor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
Razor throws a lazy right hand but Asztalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Razor misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Razor misses with a wild body shot.
Razor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Razor throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Razor is out of range. #T3#
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.
Razor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Razor is just out of range.
Razor scores with a nice head shot.
Razor tries a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos misses with a kick to the body.
Razor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Razor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asztalos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Razor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
A shot to the body from Razor misses
and Asztalos counters with a leg kick.
Asztalos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asztalos tries a low kick but Razor avoids it.
Razor walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Asztalos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Razor swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Asztalos's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Ray Razor!
After winning the bout, Sonny Ray Razor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Alex Asztalos had this to say: 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 594     
Date:   Jun 13, 2018
#R1#
Asztalos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asztalos.
Sole blocks a jab.
Sole steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos cracks Sole with a good jab.
Asztalos throws a body kick that misses.
Sole ducks right into an uppercut from Asztalos.
Asztalos wants to land a leg kick but Sole is out of range.
Nice body punch from Sole.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been informed that Sole 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.
Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Asztalos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sole doesn't seem phased though.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Asztalos.#T1#
Sole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sole tries to land a front kick but Asztalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Asztalos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos lands with an uppercut that bounces Sole off the cage and back into range.#ROC#
Sole is rocked!
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole.
Asztalos drops Sole with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sole! Asztalos dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
A very excited looking Alex Asztalos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 585     
Date:   May 02, 2018
#R1#
Asztalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blazer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Blazer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Blazer takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos throws a hook but Blazer blocks it.
Blazer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blazer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asztalos cracks the inside of Blazer's front leg.
Blazer misses with a left hand
and Asztalos counters with a thumping low kick.
Asztalos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blazer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut
and Blazer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asztalos misses with a hook
and Blazer counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Blazer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBlazer.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blazer counters with a stiff right hand.
Blazer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Blazer slips the punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blazer.
Asztalos misses with the body kick
and Blazer counters with a stiff right hand.
Blazer throws a leg kick but Asztalos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blazer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blazer finds it's way round the side to connect with Asztalos's head.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blazer scores with a nice strike.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheers as Blazer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asztalos doesn't seem phased though.
Asztalos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Blazer throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Blazer.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blazer.
Blazer fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Asztalos to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Asztalos looks to clinch but Blazer throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Asztalos taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricky Blazer!
Ricky Blazer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Alex Asztalos was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 576     
Date:   Mar 21, 2018
#R1#
Asztalos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asztalos blocks a jab.
Asztalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asztalos takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
Asztalos takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a nice body punch.
Dall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Dall slips a straight right by Asztalos.
Dall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Asztalos just manages to avoid it.
Asztalos wants to land a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall attempts a counter takedown but Asztalos avoids it well and moves away.
Asztalos swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dall counters with a shoot takedown. Asztalos fights it but they end up in guard.
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but Asztalos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Asztalos wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Dall's closed guard. He's half up but Dall has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Dall pivots and extends the arm, Asztalos falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Dall! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyryx Dall!
Hyryx Dall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Alex Asztalos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 572     
Date:   Feb 28, 2018
#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#TD#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
Beznisko thows a huge punch but Asztalos dodges it nicely. #ES2#
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.'.

 

Event: CEC 569     
Date:   Feb 14, 2018
#R1#
Burns is looking to slow Asztalos down with leg kicks.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asztalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asztalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Jab from Asztalos.
Burns throws a leg kick but Asztalos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Burns off balance momentarily.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Asztalos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asztalos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns .
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asztalos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asztalos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
It looked like Burns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asztalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Burns moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Asztalos throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Asztalos should have avoided that one.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Asztalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range. #CL#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it. #T2#
Burns is leaning against Asztalos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asztaloss head.
Asztalos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns .
Asztalos presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asztalos cracks a nice hook into Burns 's ribs.#T3#
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burns .
Burns throws a low kick but Asztalos moves out of range easily.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos staying out of range there.
Asztalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns walks into a straight right hand from Asztalos.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Asztalos ducks down to avoid it.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Asztalos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asztalos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asztalos swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Burns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Asztalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Burns .
That kick from Burns tenderised Asztalos's leg. Asztalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns scores with a hook.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asztalos can pounce on him.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Asztalos looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asztalos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos scores with a nice head shot.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns moves away from the strike by Asztalos.
Asztalos pushes Burns away with a front kick.
Asztalos moves out of range of the body kick from Burns .
Burns throws a low kick but Asztalos moves out of range easily.
Burns 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.
Asztalos flicks out a counter leg kick but Burns steps away.
Asztalos connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Burns has Asztalos up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns works on Asztalos's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns . #T1#
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Burns 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asztalos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns misses with a low kick.
Asztalos stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target. #CL#
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Burns working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns .
Asztalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns misses with some punches. #BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asztalos. Asztalos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns cracks Asztalos with an open hand slap.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asztalos. That did some damage!
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Burns slips under a jab.#T3#
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns .
Burns tries a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asztalos, pushing him back against the cage.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
A body shot lands from Burns .
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Burns 's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos takes a shot to the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Burns stalling in the clinch but Asztalos improves position.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Burns tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Burns lands a body punch.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Burns .
That kick from Burns tenderised Asztalos's leg. Asztalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asztalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns .
Burns slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a hook. Burns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Asztalos breaks away and moves out of range.
Asztalos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Burns moves out of range as Asztalos throws a body kick.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Asztalos blocks the body kick.
Asztalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asztalos doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns tries to clinch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Burns .
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut.
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burns misses with an uppercut
and Asztalos counters with a nice body shot.
Asztalos tests Burns 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.#CL#
Burns clinches up with Asztalos and pushes him back against the cage.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Asztalos.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos. #T3#
Asztalos is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Asztalos on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns blocking some punches. #T4#
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Asztalos pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Asztalos tries to work over Burns 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asztalos 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!

During a confident post fight interview, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AD516     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Pekkarinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Pekkarinen moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asztalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pekkarinen just manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pekkarinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Asztalos. That snapped Pekkarinen's head back.
Asztalos 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.
Asztalos dodges the punch combination from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pekkarinen has a takedown stuffed.
Pekkarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
That kick from Asztalos tenderised Pekkarinen's leg. Pekkarinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Asztalos finds it's target.
Asztalos lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pekkarinen ducks right into an uppercut from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Pekkarinen only half commits.
Asztalos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos lands with a nice body kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pekkarinen, right into the meat. #T2#
Asztalos blocks a head kick by Pekkarinen.
Asztalos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asztalos checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pekkarinen takes one to the chin there.
Asztalos tries to move into range but Pekkarinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Pekkarinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asztalos defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asztalos, as that shot connected.
Asztalos throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asztalos works Pekkarinen's body with a nice hook.
Asztalos checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.#T3#
Pekkarinen throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Pekkarinen only half commits.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pekkarinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Asztalos as he connects with a hook.
Asztalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pekkarinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asztalos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pekkarinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pekkarinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asztalos scores with a nice right hand.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
Asztalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Asztalos throwing a counter right hand but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asztalos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Good shot there by Pekkarinen.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Pekkarinen off balance momentarily.
Asztalos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pekkarinen tries to move into range but Asztalos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Asztalos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Pekkarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Asztalos catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body. Pekkarinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that Asztalos ducks under and follows up with a left that Asztalos also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asztalos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asztalos lands with an overhand left.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asztalos sprawls well. Asztalos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pekkarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pekkarinen missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pekkarinen with a nice cross.
Pekkarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pekkarinen shoots in and drives through. Asztalos sprawls well.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pekkarinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asztalos has got the better of the exchanges.
Asztalos moves out of range as Pekkarinen throws a body kick.
Pekkarinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen feints and then cracks Asztalos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asztalos down.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asztalos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asztalos tries to score with a low kick but Pekkarinen moves his leg out of the way.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pekkarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pekkarinen has time to react.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.#T1#
Asztalos cracks a nice hook into Pekkarinen's ribs.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asztalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Asztalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pekkarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pekkarinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Asztalos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen connects with a right hand. Asztalos shakes it off.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos cracks Pekkarinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Asztalos.
Nice shot by Asztalos.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
It seemed like Pekkarinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Asztalos scores with a push kick.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Asztalos thuds his right hand into Pekkarinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asztalos swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pekkarinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Asztalos catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Pekkarinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asztalos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Asztalos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
Pekkarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asztalos.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Pekkarinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pekkarinen can do to turn this around?
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Asztalos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pekkarinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Asztalos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asztalos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pekkarinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asztalos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asztalos scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Pekkarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos stuns Pekkarinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
The crowd cheers as Asztalos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pekkarinen doesn't seem phased though.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen thows a leg kick but Asztalos checks it
enabling Asztalos to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Pekkarinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pekkarinen swinging wildly here. #T4#
Asztalos connects with a right hand. Pekkarinen shakes it off.
Asztalos misses with a right hand
and Pekkarinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Pekkarinen looks to land a combination but Asztalos avoids it well.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asztalos slips a jab and a cross from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Asztalos is out of range.
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Pekkarinen throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Pekkarinen only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pekkarinen tries to move into range but Asztalos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asztalos is looking to slow Pekkarinen down with leg kicks.
Pekkarinen swings widly with a right hand
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
A jab from Pekkarinen misses.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pekkarinen.
Asztalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Pekkarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asztalos defends it well.
Asztalos throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Pekkarinen misses.
Asztalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asztalos lands a jab to Pekkarinen's midsection.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asztalos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asztalos.
Asztalos keeps Pekkarinen at a distance using the push kick.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asztalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asztalos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos is looking to counter punch.
Asztalos misses the jab.#T1#
Asztalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asztalos swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
And Pekkarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Asztalos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Asztalos moves his leg out of the way.
Asztalos swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut. Pekkarinen saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos avoids the head kick by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asztalos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pekkarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asztalos circles away quickly and effectively.
Asztalos lands a really nice looking cross but Pekkarinen seems unphased.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Asztalos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos with a jab.
Pekkarinen with a nice cross.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot.
Pekkarinen motions for Asztalos to come forward. Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
It looked like Asztalos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pekkarinen.
Asztalos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pekkarinen! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Asztalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pekkarinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pekkarinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Asztalos looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
Pekkarinen throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asztalos lands a jab to Pekkarinen's midsection.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Asztalos moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Pekkarinen off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asztalos, right into the meat.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a decent looking hook.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Asztalos avoids it easily.
Asztalos throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos lands a front kick.#T4#
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Pekkarinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pekkarinen tries to avoid it.
Asztalos clobbers Pekkarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pekkarinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asztalos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pekkarinen scrambles back to his feet.
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pekkarinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Asztalos lands with a nice body punch.
Pekkarinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Asztalos digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Asztalos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to Asztalos's midsection.
Pekkarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the head.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asztalos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!

After winning the bout, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AD510     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thomas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Asztalos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the head.
Asztalos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas.
Asztalos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Asztalos misses the target.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Asztalos lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Thomas moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asztalos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Asztalos works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Asztalos's head.
Asztalos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asztalos can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Asztalos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thomas takes a step back to recover.
Asztalos takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Asztalos blocks a low kick nicely.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asztalos throws a leg kick
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos slips under a jab from Thomas.
Asztalos throws a low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Asztalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asztalos if he has to take too many more of those.
Asztalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asztalos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asztalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Asztalos misses its target.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Thomas stuns Asztalos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asztalos's calf.#CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Asztalos - just one landing.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asztalos.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Thomas forces Asztalos back against the cage and clinches.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Asztalos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Asztalos lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Thomas darts in and clinches Asztalos up against the cage.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asztalos gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Asztalos avoids the damage to the body.
Asztalos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Thomas with a knee to the head.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asztalos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thomas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos backing away here, and Thomas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asztalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
A quick step to the side and Asztalos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Asztalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thomas - that will leave a mark!
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asztalos under the eye.
Asztalos tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
As Asztalos backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Asztalos manages to avoid it all.
A bone on bone clash there as Asztalos blocks the leg kick.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Asztalos connects with a body shot.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas slips a straight right by Asztalos.
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asztalos with a body shot.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Asztalos's head back.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
Thomas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asztalos in his tracks.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Thomas slips under a jab.#T3#
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asztalos throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Derrick Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asztalos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas cracks Asztalos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Asztalos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Asztalos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asztalos there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
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 feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Asztalos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Asztalos 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.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
Asztalos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Asztalos takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Asztalos is rocked!#CL2#
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Asztalos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thomas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Asztalos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thomas is unloading with more strikes now! Asztalos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas!
Derrick Thomas made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
Alex Asztalos spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: AD506     
Date:   Dec 03, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos slips a jab from Garret.
Asztalos 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.
Garret misses with a hook
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garret is out of range.
Garret is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Garret gets a clinch.
Garret prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Garret avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garret lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Garret.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Garret controls his hands.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garret misses with a punch on the inside.
Garret prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Garret tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garret tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Garret back against the cage.
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Garret.
Garret blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Garret presses Asztalos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garret tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Garret lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Garret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garret looking to slow down the pace here.
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.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Garret.
Garret throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garret swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrets head.
Garret tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garret swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garret scores with a shoulder strike.
Garret tries to stall but Asztalos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asztalos tries to work over Garret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Garret controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrets head.
Garret's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Garret blocks it.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Garret.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garret working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrets head.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garret prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Garret prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Garret misses with a body punch. #T3#
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Garret controls his hands.
Garret prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Garret misses with a body punch.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garret.
Garret tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Garret avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Garret has Asztalos pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Garret pushes off an throws an elbow but Asztalos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garret tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garret misses with a punch to the body.
Garret lands an elbow just above Asztalos 's eye.
Garret lands a right hand. #T4#
Garret misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garret lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Garret.
Garret working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Garret blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garret's elbow.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garret or not.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Garret.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Garret creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garret blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Garret lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garret lands an elbow that stopped Asztalos in his tracks for a moment.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Garret backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
That's time! Garret's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Garret cracks Asztalos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asztalos is looking to slow Garret down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Asztalos with a hook.
Garret moves away from the strike by Asztalos.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos throws a hook but Garret avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asztalos. That's going to slow Garret down.
Asztalos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Garret saw that one coming.
Garret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garret's head.
Garret looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garret.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garret misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Garret.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Garret.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Garret was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garret slips a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a glancing blow to the side of Garret's head.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garret throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos throws a looping overhand right but Garret ducks down to avoid it.
Asztalos throws out a leg kick but Garret moves out of range and Asztalos only half commits.
Garret is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Garret walks into a jab.
Garret lands a front kick.
Garret throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Asztalos misses the target.
Garret looks to throw the jab but Asztalos is out of range. #T2#
Garret throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garret misses with a low kick.
Garret lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos misses with an uppercut.
Garret swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asztalos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Asztalos.
Garret staying out of range there.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
Garret blocks a jab.
Asztalos cracks Garret with an open hand slap.
Garret bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garret fires out a quick counter leg kick but Asztalos just manages to avoid it.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garret is looking to score with low kicks.
Asztalos wants to land a leg kick but Garret is out of range.
Garret is looking to chop away at Asztalos's legs.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garret missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos swings for the body but Garret moves out of range.
Asztalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Garret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garret appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garret.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Asztalos scores with a body shot.
A big left from Garret misses.
Garret misses with a straight left.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garret looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asztalos stuns Garret with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos tried to score with a low kick but Garret checks it.
Garret takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garret on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Garret misses with a low kick.
Asztalos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Garret throws a leg kick but Asztalos sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Garret.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos throws a push kick but Garret slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Garret misses the target.
Garret throws a sloppy head kick and Asztalos moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Garret does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Garret misses the target.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut
and Garret counters with a leg kick.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Garret was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Asztalos throws a hook but Garret blocks it.
Garret feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garret.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Garret's front leg but catches the back leg as Garret tries to avoid it.
Garret takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garret swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Garret jabs Asztalos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Garret checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garret looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Asztalos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garret at a distance.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Garret.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range.
Garret throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garret.
Asztalos cracks Garret with a good jab.
Asztalos motions for Garret to come forward. Asztalos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garret avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Garret throws a looping overhand right but Asztalos ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Asztalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Asztalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garret was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asztalos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Asztalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Garret uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garret fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garret lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos with a hook.
Asztalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garret on the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Garret quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Garret misses.
Asztalos lands a really nice looking cross but Garret seems unphased.
Garret fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garret ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Garret tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asztalos is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Garret scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Garret misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Asztalos misses the target.
Garret dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garret scoring well with a low kick there.
Garret throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Garret does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garret throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos scores with a nice head shot.
Garret is looking to chop away at Asztalos's legs.
Asztalos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick from Garret misses.
Asztalos throws a solid leg kick but Garret takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asztalos.
Garret is looking to counter with a body kick.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garret.
Garret checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Garret throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Garret is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garret chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garret takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asztalos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garret misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garret misses with a hook. Asztalos ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asztalos! But no joy.
Garret is looking to chop away at Asztalos's legs.
Garret fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asztalos checks it well.
Garret uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Garret is looking to counter the offense by Asztalos and move into the clinch.
Garret drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asztalos digs a good hook to Garret's body. #T4#
Asztalos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Garret throws a solid leg kick but Asztalos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garret.
Garret smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asztalos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garret gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garret takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Garret misses the target.
Garret misses the jab.
Garret jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garret stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Asztalos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garret takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
Garret throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Garret on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Garret fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garret fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Garret has Asztalos up against the cage in a clinch.
Garret swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garret blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garret prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Garret blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Garret pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garret misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Garret.
Asztalos cracks Garret with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garret struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Garret lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
A short left from Asztalos.
Alex Asztalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garret's elbow.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Garret throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Garret looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garret throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garret throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garret throws a head punch that misses.
Garret trying to control the position but instead, Asztalos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garret into the cage.
Garret blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Garret misses with the head strike.
Garret throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Garret.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Garret scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Garret controls his hands. #T2#
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Garret avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garret digs a right hand underneath Asztalos's ribcage. Asztalos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garret looking to slow down the pace here.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garret taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garret.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos pushes Garret back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garret's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garret lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garret's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garret lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Garret controls his hands. #T3#
Garret blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garret displaying some good clinch control by pressing Asztalos up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Garret pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garret is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garret looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Garret.
Asztalos tries to work over Garret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Garret.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garret tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garret looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garret lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos avoids the elbow strike from Garret, against the cage.
Garret lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garret misses with a body punch.
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garret.
Garret looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Garret's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Asztalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Asztalos throws the left hand but Garret avoids the punch easily.
Asztalos lands a glancing blow to the side of Garret's head.
Asztalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Garret fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asztalos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Garret there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garret.
A slapping body kick lands there for Garret.
Garret thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garret finds it's way round the side to connect with Asztalos's head.
A leg kick checked by Garret.
Asztalos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret misses with a leg kick
enabling Asztalos to counter with a crisp jab.
Asztalos misses with a body punch
and Garret counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garret connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asztalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Garret misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a hook to the side of Garret's head but Garret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garret throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Garret throws a front kick aimed at Asztalos's knee but Asztalos avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Asztalos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asztalos is looking to slow Garret down with leg kicks.
Garret ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
Garret takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut
and Garret counters with a stiff right hand.
Asztalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garret looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Garret does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garret appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Garret uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garret throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pat Garret has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Asztalos scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Asztalos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Garret scores with a counter punch that sends Asztalos to the canvas! Garret smells blood - he's punishing Asztalos with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Asztalos has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Garret!
Pat Garret retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Pat Garret thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Alex Asztalos was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: AD502     
Date:   Nov 19, 2017
#R1#
Clattenburg walks into a stiff left hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a hook
and Clattenburg counters with a stiff right hand.
Clattenburg throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Clattenburg.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Asztalos blocks an elbow strike.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Clattenburg blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clattenburg.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Clattenburg controls his hands.
Asztalos 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.
Clattenburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clattenburg throws an elbow that misses.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos tries to work over Clattenburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clattenburg controls the action.
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Clattenburg.
Clattenburg throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Clattenburg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clattenburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clattenburg's elbow.
Clattenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clattenburg's elbow.
Clattenburg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Asztalos's defenses.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Clattenburg controls his hands.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Clattenburg's head.
Clattenburg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asztalos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clattenburg can turn it around.
Clattenburg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Clattenburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clattenburg can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Johny Clattenburg has been cut.
Clattenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Clattenburg is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clattenburg tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Clattenburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Asztalos finish him?
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Clattenburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clattenburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Asztalos is leaning against Clattenburg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clattenburg looks winded!
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Clattenburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Clattenburg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clattenburg controls the action.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clattenburg's elbow.
Clattenburg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clattenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos tries to work over Clattenburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Clattenburg blocks an uppercut.
Clattenburg blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clattenburg's elbow.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Clattenburg.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Clattenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Clattenburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asztalos misses with a body punch. #T4#
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clattenburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos lands a body punch.
Clattenburg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Clattenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clattenburg misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clattenburg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Asztalos's brow.
Clattenburg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Clattenburg.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Clattenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Clattenburg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Clattenburg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Clattenburg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clattenburg misses with a hook. Asztalos ducked under it nicely.
Clattenburg defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Clattenburg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asztalos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clattenburg in his tracks.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos tries to clinch but Clattenburg is having none of it.
Asztalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asztalos moves out of range as Clattenburg strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clattenburg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Clattenburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clattenburg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asztalos momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos looks to land a right hand but Clattenburg moved out of range.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clattenburg can do to turn this around?
A clash of legs there as Clattenburg blocks the low kick.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clattenburg.#T1#
Asztalos moves forwards but Clattenburg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asztalos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clattenburg lands with an overhand left.
Asztalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clattenburg.
Asztalos dodges the punch combination from Clattenburg.
Johny Clattenburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Asztalos has Clattenburg up against the cage in a clinch.
Clattenburg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Clattenburg.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clattenburg controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clattenburg.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clattenburg controls the action.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clattenburg's elbow.
Clattenburg lands a body punch. #T2#
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Clattenburg misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clattenburgs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Clattenburg blocks it.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Clattenburg is breathing heavily.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos tries to work over Clattenburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clattenburg misses with the head strike.
A short right from Asztalos.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clattenburg controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clattenburg misses with a body punch. #T3#
Asztalos gets through Clattenburg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Clattenburg's ribcage. Clattenburg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alex Asztalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clattenburg backwards.
Clattenburg prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos presses Clattenburg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clattenburg backwards. #T4#
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clattenburg takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Asztalos.
Clattenburg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Clattenburg controls his hands.
Asztalos tries to work over Clattenburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos pushes Clattenburg against the cage. Asztalos is working some dirty boxing. Asztalos pushes off with a quick right hook! Clattenburg goes down! Clattenburg tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Asztalos moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
An out of breath Alex Asztalos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD497: The Last Emperor     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Mytilinaios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
We've been told by Asztalos's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asztalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mytilinaios misses with a body kick.
Asztalos takes a swing at Mytilinaios's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mytilinaios misses the target.
We've been informed that Mytilinaios 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.
Crunch! Asztalos slams his shin into Mytilinaios's torso.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos thumps Mytilinaios with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Nice cross by Asztalos.
Asztalos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Mytilinaios 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asztalos misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Asztalos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Mytilinaios controls the action.
Mytilinaios lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Mytilinaios misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Mytilinaios misses with the head strike.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body. #T1##TD2#
Mytilinaios is trying to trip Asztalos. He has hold of a leg but Asztalos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mytilinaios persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mytilinaios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asztalos is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Asztalos pushes Mytilinaios off and gets back to his feet.
Mytilinaios connects with a high kick.
Mytilinaios throws a hook but Asztalos blocks it.
Mytilinaios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos jabs Mytilinaios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asztalos works Mytilinaios's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Mytilinaios gets tackled into the cage by Asztalos. Asztalos maintains the clinch. #T2#
Mytilinaios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Mytilinaios lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Mytilinaios breaks the clinch.
Mytilinaios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Mytilinaios is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asztalos with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Asztalos.
Mytilinaios throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos scores with a nice strike.
Asztalos cracks Mytilinaios with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asztalos digs a good body shot into Mytilinaios's ribs.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mytilinaios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asztalos misses with a lunging right hand
and Mytilinaios counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asztalos thinking.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Mytilinaios misses.
Asztalos cracks the inside of Mytilinaios's front leg.
Mytilinaios lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asztalos's sensitive parts. #T3#
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mytilinaios takes one on the button.
Mytilinaios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mytilinaios has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mytilinaios there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mytilinaios just misses with a punch to the body.
Mytilinaios swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mytilinaios throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos connects with a body shot that sends Mytilinaios's belly button to the back.
Asztalos is looking to clinch but Mytilinaios is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asztalos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mytilinaios has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mytilinaios and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Asztalos has closed the distance and engaged Mytilinaios in a clinch.
Mytilinaios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mytilinaios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mytilinaios lands a shot to the body.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Mytilinaios's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mytilinaios's gas tank. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mytilinaios.
Asztalos works on Mytilinaios's body with a couple of short punches.
Mytilinaios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mytilinaios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
Mytilinaios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mytilinaios misses with a body punch.
Asztalos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mytilinaios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Mytilinaios backwards.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mytilinaios doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mytilinaios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Mytilinaios looks winded!
Mytilinaios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mytilinaios tries to work over Asztalos's front leg with a kick but Asztalos checks it.
Asztalos is looking to slow Mytilinaios down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Asztalos coming out on top.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mytilinaios manages to avoid it.
Asztalos is looking to clinch but Mytilinaios is avoiding it.
Asztalos checks a leg kick.
Mytilinaios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Mytilinaios there.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mytilinaios.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mytilinaios can do to turn this around?
Mytilinaios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
Mytilinaios wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mytilinaios throws out the jab.
Asztalos wants to clinch up but Mytilinaios keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos takes a swing at Mytilinaios's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Asztalos.
Asztalos sizes up Mytilinaios with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asztalos looks to land a right hand but Mytilinaios moved out of range.
Mytilinaios moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
Mytilinaios chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asztalos can pounce on him.
Mytilinaios misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios misses with a body shot.
Mytilinaios lands a body shot.
Asztalos slips under a jab.#CL#
Asztalos rushes Mytilinaios and presses him up against the cage.
Mytilinaios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mytilinaios works on Asztalos's body with a couple of short punches.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Mytilinaios controls the action. #BC2#
Mytilinaios breaks the clinch.
Mytilinaios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Mytilinaios.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Mytilinaios off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mytilinaios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asztalos defending well as Mytilinaios loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Mytilinaios's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asztalos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mytilinaios scrambles back to his feet.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Mytilinaios counters with a stiff right hand.
Mytilinaios just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Mytilinaios's knee but Mytilinaios avoids it well.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mytilinaios.
It seemed like Mytilinaios was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Asztalos lands.
Mytilinaios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Asztalos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mytilinaios misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Asztalos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut. Mytilinaios saw that one coming.
Asztalos slips a jab from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asztalos throws a good cross that connects.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mytilinaios's sensitive parts.
Mytilinaios misses with a kick to the body.
Mytilinaios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mytilinaios. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.
Mytilinaios walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Asztalos does it's job there.
Mytilinaios throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asztalos.
Mytilinaios looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
Asztalos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asztalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Mytilinaios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Mytilinaios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mytilinaios down.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy uppercut
and Asztalos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mytilinaios thinking. #T4#
Asztalos walks into a left hand.
Mytilinaios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
It looked like Asztalos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Mytilinaios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mytilinaios swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Asztalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mytilinaios.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mytilinaios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Asztalos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mytilinaios. That one must have hurt.
Mytilinaios's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mytilinaios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mytilinaios has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Mytilinaios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mytilinaios down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mytilinaios tries to move into range but Asztalos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mytilinaios misses with a right hand
and Asztalos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mytilinaios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
Mytilinaios throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos misses with a hook. Mytilinaios ducked under it nicely.
Mytilinaios avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mytilinaios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos connects with a right hand. Mytilinaios shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Mytilinaios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mytilinaios dips to his left and cracks Asztalos with an uppercut!
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mytilinaios manages to avoid it.
Mytilinaios throws a poor cross that misses
and Asztalos counters with a low kick, right behind Mytilinaios 's knee.
Mytilinaios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos throwing a counter right hand but Mytilinaios manages to avoid it.
Asztalos cracks Mytilinaios with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Mytilinaios throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Mytilinaios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mytilinaios misses the target.
Asztalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Asztalos takes a swing at Mytilinaios's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Mytilinaios.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a really nice looking cross but Mytilinaios seems unphased.
Mytilinaios throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asztalos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asztalos slips under a jab from Mytilinaios.
Asztalos throwing a counter right hand but Mytilinaios manages to avoid it.
Mytilinaios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asztalos swivels and escapes.
Asztalos scores with a nice head shot.
Mytilinaios throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos takes a swing at Mytilinaios's ribcage but misses.
Mytilinaios misses the shot to the body.
Mytilinaios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mytilinaios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos cracks a nice hook into Mytilinaios's ribs.
Asztalos scores with a decent looking hook.
Kostas Mytilinaios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mytilinaios on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a straight right. Mytilinaios didn't see that one coming.
Asztalos throws a poor cross that misses
and Mytilinaios counters with a nice body shot.
Mytilinaios slips under a jab.
Donk. Asztalos catches Mytilinaios right on the button with a cross.
Mytilinaios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with an overhand left.
Asztalos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mytilinaios's head.
Mytilinaios takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asztalos.
Mytilinaios swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Asztalos - just one landing.
Asztalos cracks a nice hook into Mytilinaios's ribs.
A jab from Asztalos finds it's way through Mytilinaios's defenses. #T3#
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Mytilinaios saw that one coming.
Asztalos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mytilinaios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Asztalos clinches up against the cage.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Mytilinaios avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Mytilinaios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mytilinaios takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asztalos avoids the head kick by Mytilinaios.
Asztalos throwing a counter right hand but Mytilinaios manages to avoid it.
Asztalos tests Mytilinaios's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Asztalos lands with a hook. Mytilinaios tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asztalos wants to clinch up but Mytilinaios keeps it at a distance.
Mytilinaios moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Mytilinaios misses.
Asztalos connects with a crisp jab.
Mytilinaios takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Mytilinaios on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut.
Mytilinaios tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Asztalos moves into the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a head punch that misses.
Mytilinaios misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Asztalos.
Mytilinaios takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asztalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asztalos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!

A very excited looking Alex Asztalos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: AD495: Left Leg Cemetery     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Judea blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asztalos. That's going to slow Judea down.
Asztalos jabs Judea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asztalos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Judea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Judea throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asztalos swings widly with a right hand
and Judea counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asztalos lands a jab.
Judea slips a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Judea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Judea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Judea misses.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Judea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asztalos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Asztalos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Judea moves out of range of the body kick.
Asztalos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judea. #T1#
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judea manages to avoid it.
Asztalos throws the left hand but Judea avoids the punch easily.
Judea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judea.
Asztalos cracks Judea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Judea.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos thumps Judea with a low kick.
Crunch! Judea slams his shin into Asztalos's torso.
Judea moves out of range of the body kick.
Judea moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Asztalos slips a straight right by Judea.
Judea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asztalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asztalos swings for the body but Judea moves out of range.
Judea throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Judea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Judea throws a sloppy head kick and Asztalos moves out of range easily.
Judea misses with a body shot.
Asztalos moves out of range of the body kick from Judea. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judea keeps Asztalos at a distance using the push kick.
Judea lands a head kick!
A combination from Judea does no damage.
Judea lands with a nice body punch.
Judea swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos throws a jab when Judea was well out of range.
Donk. Judea catches Asztalos right on the button with a cross.
Judea avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asztalos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asztalos throws the left hand but Judea avoids the punch easily.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Judea.
Asztalos thows a leg kick but Judea checks it
and Judea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Judea ducked under it nicely.
Judea missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Judea throws a hook but Asztalos avoids it easily.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the body.
Judea moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Judea throws a head kick but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos connects with a jab.
Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judea.
Judea swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Judea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Asztalos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asztalos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asztalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asztalos lands a really nice looking cross but Judea seems unphased.
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Judea is trying to counter with his kicks.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Judea throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Judea moves out of range of the body kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a low kick as Judea jumps back.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judea.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Judea.
Judea ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judea swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Judea with a hook.
Judea blocks the body kick.
Judea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Judea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Judea cracks a nice hook into Asztalos's ribs.
Asztalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asztalos takes a swing at Judea's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judea! But no joy.
Judea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Judea.
Judea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asztalos wants to clinch up but Judea keeps it at a distance.
Judea throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos avoids a kick to the body.
Judea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asztalos has time to react.
Judea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
Asztalos throws a low kick, looking for Judea's leg but Judea calmly moves out of range.
Judea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Asztalos throws a body punch but Judea moves out of range.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Judea loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Judea in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Asztalos lands with a good body shot.
Judea works Asztalos's body with a nice hook.
Asztalos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asztalos lands with a hook. Judea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judea moves away.
Asztalos wants to clinch up but Judea keeps it at a distance.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Judea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Judea scores with a push kick.
Asztalos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Judea checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asztalos misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Judea at a distance.
Judea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asztalos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Judea blocks the leg kick.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Asztalos has Judea up against the cage in a clinch.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Judea.
Asztalos tries to work over Judea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Judea.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Judea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Judea throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Judea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Judea misses with an uppercut
and Asztalos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asztalos misses with a leg kick.
Judea steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
Asztalos avoids a kick to the body.
Judea scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Asztalos - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judea slips under a jab.#T2#
Judea connects with a high kick.
Judea throws a body kick that misses.
Judea scores with the left hand. Asztalos knows he should have avoided that one.
Judea scores with a nice right hand.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asztalos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Asztalos moves into the clinch successfully.
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Judea avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Judea.
Judea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judea digs a right hand into Asztalos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asztalos's gas tank.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judea's elbow. #T3##BC2#
Judea manages to break the clinch.
Judea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos takes a swing at Judea's ribcage but misses.
Judea takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Judea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Judea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Judea checks a leg kick.
Asztalos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Judea throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos slips a straight right by Judea.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Judea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asztalos cracks a nice hook into Judea's ribs.
Judea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judea moves out of range of the leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Judea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judea throws out the jab.
Asztalos catches Judea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asztalos throws the kick towards the body but Judea avoids it.
Judea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Judea only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Judea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Judea tries a head kick but it misses.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Judea moves out of range of the body kick.
Judea throws a front kick aimed at Asztalos's knee but Asztalos avoids it well.
Asztalos throws a hook but Judea blocks it.
Judea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asztalos blocks a head kick by Judea.
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Asztalos rushes Judea and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Judea fails to land.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Judea.
Judea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Judea keeps the fight on the outside.
Judea takes one to the side of the head.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Judea throws a head kick but Asztalos moves out of range.
Judea swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos lands a jab.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Judea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Judea saw that one coming.
Asztalos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judea stuns Asztalos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Judea takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judea.
Judea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judea scores with a hook.#T1#
Asztalos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asztalos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Judea.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judea walks into a left hand.
Asztalos connects with a body shot that sends Judea's belly button to the back.
Judea has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick from Asztalos misses.
Judea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Asztalos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Judea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asztalos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Judea is out of range.
Asztalos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Judea moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Judea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asztalos tried to counter with a leg kick but Judea avoided it.
Asztalos checks a low kick from Judea.
Stan Judea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Judea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos tries to land a front kick but Judea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Judea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asztalos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Asztalos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Judea counters with an inside leg kick.
Judea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asztalos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Judea slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Judea.
Judea swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Judea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Judea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judea was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judea.
It looked like Asztalos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Judea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asztalos checks the leg kick.#CL#
Asztalos clinches up with Judea and pushes him back against the cage.
Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Judea backwards.
Judea blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos misses with some punches. #T3#
Judea blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Judea misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Asztalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Asztalos.
Judea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Judea tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Alex Asztalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Judea.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Judea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asztalos backing away here, and Judea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asztalos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Judea. Judea obviously looking to wear him down.
Judea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Judea misses with a wild body shot.
Judea throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asztalos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judea swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judea throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Judea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Judea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Judea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Asztalos misses the target.
Asztalos moves out of range of the leg kick from Judea.
Judea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asztalos.
Nice straight punches there by Asztalos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body. Judea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from Asztalos.
Asztalos with a hook.
Asztalos thuds his right hand into Judea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Judea slips under a jab from Asztalos.
And Judea responds with a good body kick, but Asztalos manages to step out the way in time.
Judea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asztalos is out of range.
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Judea slips a straight right by Asztalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos takes one to the chin there.
Judea looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asztalos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!

After winning the bout, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Stan Judea stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jay, please weight gain over 206lbs and be tru LHW and then I will accept 3th fight'.

 

Event: AD492: BPS     
Date:   Oct 15, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Silver releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Silver misses.
A little feinted left hand from Asztalos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asztalos lands a jab to the head.
Asztalos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy right hand. Silver should have avoided that one.
Asztalos looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Silver throws a fast counter high kick but Asztalos manages to duck under it in time.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Asztalos's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asztalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a body shot.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
Silver checks a leg kick.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
Asztalos connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Asztalos forces Silver back against the cage and clinches.
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 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asztalos.
Silver looking to throw knees to the head but Asztalos is blocking nicely.
Silver pushes off an throws an elbow but Asztalos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silver lands with a short shot to the head.
Silver blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Silver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Silver scores with a knee to the head.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Asztalos.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Silver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asztalos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silver looking to throw knees to the head but Asztalos is blocking nicely.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silver misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
Silver looks winded!
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
Silver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asztalos blocks it with crossed arms.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Silver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asztalos blocks it with crossed arms.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Silver trying to land knees to the body.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Silver prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver landing knees to the head.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Silver.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asztalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver takes a shot to the head.
Silver blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silver prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asztalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Asztalos connects with an inside leg kick.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos connects with the punch.
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Asztalos connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Asztalos closes the distance and clinches.
Alex Asztalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asztalos avoids it.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Silver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asztalos cracks Silver with a nice body shot.#T1#
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Silver is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Asztalos finish him?
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos dips a shoulder and cracks Silver with a mighty uppercut! Silver falls back against the cage and Asztalos unloads with a barrage of strikes! Silver is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Asztalos screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
A victorious Alex Asztalos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AD488: To the Future     
Date:   Oct 01, 2017
#R1#
Kobashi takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobashi misses the target.
Kobashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range. #CL2#
Asztalos rushes Kobashi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kobashi misses with a body punch.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Kobashi avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobashi's elbow.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
A body shot lands from Kobashi.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Kobashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Asztalos gets an underhook and turns Kobashi into the cage.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi lands a body shot. #T1#
Kobashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kobashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kobashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Kobashi misses with a punch to the body.
Kobashi lands a body punch.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobashis head.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Kobashi.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Kobashi misses with a punch on the inside.
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.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kobashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Kobashi avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Kobashi controls the action.
Kobashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Kobashi misses with some punches. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobashi can't break the clinch.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobashi controls his hands.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
Kobashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Kobashi lands with a right to the head.
Kobashi lands a left hand.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Kobashi tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Kobashi.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobashi working aggressively here.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Kobashi avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kobashi fails to land.
Kobashi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Kobashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kobashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Kobashi's ribcage. Kobashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kobashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Kobashi is breathing heavily.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kobashi tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Kobashi.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Kobashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Asztalos moves into the clinch successfully.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Kobashi tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kobashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kobashi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Kobashi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kobashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asztalos.
Kobashi looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Asztalos. #T1#
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Kobashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Kobashi blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Kobashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kobashi blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asztalos is working Kobashi over against the cage.
Kobashi tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kobashi.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Asztalos is leaning against Kobashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos pushes Kobashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alex Asztalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asztalos gets through Kobashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Kobashi avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Kobashi's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos. #T3#
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobashi backwards. #ROC2#
Kobashi is rocked!
Kobashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Kobashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Kobashi has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Kobashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
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!#KD2#
Asztalos drops Kobashi with a big right hand! Asztalos charges in looking to finish - Kobashi manages to keep Asztalos in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Asztalos tries to stand but Kobashi is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Asztalos gets to his feet. Kobashi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Asztalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asztalos tries to clinch but Kobashi is having none of it.
Kobashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Asztalos avoids it.
Asztalos is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Kobashi throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kobashi checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Asztalos tries to clinch but Kobashi is having none of it.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kobashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asztalos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kobashi manages to avoid it.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asztalos blocks a jab.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos lands with a good body shot.
Kobashi throws a body kick that misses.
Kobashi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asztaloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asztalos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi looks to throw the jab but Asztalos is out of range.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Asztalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Asztalos throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
Asztalos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kobashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asztalos thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos moves in looking to clinch but Kobashi pushes him off.#T1#
Kobashi looks for the body kick but Asztalos saw that one coming.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kobashi moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kobashi misses the shot to the body.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asztalos checks it well.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Kobashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asztalos has time to react.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Kobashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kobashi down.
Kobashi is looking to wear down Asztalos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Kobashi lands a leg kick that knocks Asztalos off balance momentarily.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Kobashi takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kobashi takes a step back to recover.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kobashi.
A nice side step and Asztalos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut there from Asztalos.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Kobashi throws a hook but Asztalos blocks it.
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asztalos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kobashi looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asztalos!
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good exchange - Asztalos coming out on top.
Asztalos is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
Kobashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kobashi lands a head shot.
Kobashi moves out of range as Asztalos throws a body kick.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kobashi drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asztalos swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kobashi.
Kobashi motions for Asztalos to come forward. Kobashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Asztalos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asztalos throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kobashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobashi's sensitive parts.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asztalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kobashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asztalos is out of range and Kobashi settles back down.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Asztalos.
Nice jab there from Asztalos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos digs a good hook to Kobashi's body. #T4#
Kobashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asztalos connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asztalos stuns Kobashi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kobashi throws a low kick, looking for Asztalos's leg but Asztalos calmly moves out of range.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asztalos cracks a nice hook into Kobashi's ribs.#CL2#
Asztalos closes the distance and pushes Kobashi back into the cage.
Kobashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kobashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kobashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Kobashi prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos is working Kobashi over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asztalos lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asztalos 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!

Our winner, Alex Asztalos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: AD482: Smell of success     
Date:   Sep 13, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos throws a hook to the side of Clattenburg's head but Clattenburg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clattenburg moves out of range of the strikes.
Clattenburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asztalos walks into a stiff left hand from Clattenburg.
Asztalos lands a right hook to the body.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clattenburg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clattenburg cracks Asztalos with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Asztalos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asztalos avoids the elbow strike from Clattenburg, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clattenburg.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos tries a body shot but Clattenburg blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clattenburg.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Clattenburg.
Asztalos blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Clattenburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Clattenburg's ribcage. Clattenburg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Clattenburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Johny Clattenburg has been cut.
Clattenburg prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Clattenburg misses with the head strike.
Clattenburg misses with a punch to the body.
Clattenburg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asztalos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clattenburg can turn it around.
Clattenburg misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Asztalos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clattenburg lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Asztalos has been cut.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clattenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Clattenburg tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Clattenburg back against the cage.
Clattenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asztaloss head.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clattenburg's elbow.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Clattenburg scores with a shot 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 softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clattenburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clattenburg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clattenburg throws an elbow that misses.
Clattenburg blocks an uppercut.
Clattenburg prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Clattenburg blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Clattenburg as the two fighters clinch.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos pushes Clattenburg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Clattenburg fails to land.
Clattenburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clattenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Clattenburg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Asztalos pushes Clattenburg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clattenburg throws a head punch that misses.
Clattenburg blocks an uppercut.
Clattenburg blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Clattenburg is rocked!
Clattenburg misses with an elbow strike.
Clattenburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Asztalos finish him?
Clattenburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clattenburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Clattenburg lands a left hand.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos pushes Clattenburg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clattenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clattenburg controls the action.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Clattenburg blocking some punches.
Clattenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos tries to work over Clattenburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clattenburg tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clattenburg blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land. #T4#
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Clattenburg.
Asztalos cracks Clattenburg with a nice body shot.
Asztalos takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clattenburg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clattenburg lands a body shot.
Clattenburg misses with some punches.
Clattenburg lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clattenburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos avoids the elbow strike from Clattenburg, against the cage.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Clattenburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Clattenburg lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Clattenburg.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Asztalos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A slow jab from Clattenburg misses its intended target.
Asztalos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Clattenburg's shoulder, as Clattenburg tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Clattenburg moves out of range.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body. Clattenburg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clattenburg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Clattenburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Clattenburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Asztalos.#CL2#
Clattenburg drives through and clinches with Asztalos against the cage.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Clattenburg blocks it.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Clattenburg blocks it.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Clattenburg.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Clattenburg.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clattenburg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clattenburg digs a right hand into Asztalos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asztalos's gas tank. #T1#
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Clattenburg's ribcage. Clattenburg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Alex Asztalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Clattenburg blocking some punches.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clattenburg blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clattenburg's elbow.
Clattenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clattenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Clattenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clattenburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clattenburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Asztalos blocks the elbow strike.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Clattenburg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clattenburg's gas tank.
Asztalos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clattenburg controls the action.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Clattenburg avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Clattenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clattenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Clattenburg avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Clattenburg.
Clattenburg tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Clattenburg.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Clattenburg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Clattenburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Clattenburg blocking some punches.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Asztalos pushes Clattenburg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clattenburg's elbow.
Asztalos gets through Clattenburg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Clattenburg's head.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Clattenburg.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clattenburg tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Clattenburg.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clattenburg can do to turn this around?
Clattenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clattenburg gets through Asztalos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Clattenburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Clattenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clattenburg lands a left hand.
Clattenburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clattenburg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clattenburg backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clattenburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clattenburg lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clattenburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clattenburg prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Clattenburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Clattenburg avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Clattenburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clattenburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Clattenburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asztalos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clattenburg looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Asztalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clattenburg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asztalos's head.#ROC2#
Asztalos is rocked!
Asztalos drops his hands momentarily and Clattenburg needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Asztalos just on the top of the head. Asztalos drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Asztalos - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johny Clattenburg!
Alex Asztalos spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: AD479: Aggressive Combat     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Amato misses with a hook. Asztalos ducked under it nicely.
Asztalos throwing a counter right hand but D Amato manages to avoid it.
D Amato slips under a jab from Asztalos.
D Amato throws out a counter right but Asztalos avoids it with no problem.
D Amato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asztalos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Asztalos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Asztalos moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Asztalos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
D Amato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asztalos cracks the inside of D Amato's front leg.
Asztalos throws a leg kick that misses.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from D Amato.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
D Amato connects with the punch.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
The fighters circling - D Amato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos throwing a counter right hand but D Amato manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Asztalos. That snapped D Amato's head back.
D Amato is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
Asztalos moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
Asztalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches D Amato on the side of the head.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
D Amato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asztalos scores with a nice head shot.
D Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
A slow jab from D Amato misses its intended target.
D Amato avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos slips a straight right by D Amato.
D Amato misses the jab.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
D Amato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
D Amato lands a right hook to the body.
Asztalos slips a jab and a cross from D Amato.
D Amato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. D Amato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asztalos scores with a jab. D Amato acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Amato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from D Amato misses.
D Amato scores with a decent looking hook.
D Amato misses with an uppercut. Asztalos saw that one coming.
D Amato slips under a jab from Asztalos.
D Amato misses with a jab, cross combination.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from D Amato misses.
Asztalos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
D Amato sizes up Asztalos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
D Amato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Asztalos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and D Amato connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asztalos scrambles back to his feet.
D Amato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
D Amato defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
Asztalos throws the left hand but D Amato avoids the punch easily.
Asztalos throws a leg kick that is checked
and D Amato counters with a one-two to the body.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Asztalos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
D Amato ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asztalos defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Asztalos misses the target.#T4#
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
D Amato lands a lovely overhand right.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Asztalos. That snapped D Amato's head back.
Asztalos swings for the body but D Amato moves out of range.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos walks into a left hand.
D Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos moves away from the strike by D Amato.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Asztalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but D Amato is out of range.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
D Amato with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Amato throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on D Amato's shoulder, as D Amato tries to avoid the shot.
D Amato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
Asztalos misses with a hook. D Amato ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Asztalos is looking to slow D Amato down with leg kicks.
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos connects with the punch.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut. D Amato saw that one coming.
Asztalos lands with a straight right. D Amato didn't see that one coming.
Asztalos takes a swing at D Amato's ribcage but misses.
D Amato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
D Amato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
D Amato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amato.
A nice side step and D Amato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asztalos slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
A jab from D Amato misses.
Asztalos 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.
D Amato throws out a counter right but Asztalos avoids it with no problem.
Jab from D Amato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato throws a right hand that Asztalos ducks under and follows up with a left that Asztalos also avoids with ease.
D Amato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asztalos throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target. #T1#
D Amato swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
D Amato throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
D Amato defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
As Asztalos backs off D Amato throws a huge counter combo but Asztalos manages to avoid it all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by D Amato.
Asztalos moves away from the strike by D Amato.
Asztalos throws a body punch but D Amato moves out of range.
D Amato slips a straight right by Asztalos.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asztalos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from D Amato.
Asztalos slips a jab from D Amato.
D Amato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asztalos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping D Amato at a distance.
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Asztalos moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Asztalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asztalos misses with a low kick. #T2#
D Amato misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
D Amato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asztalos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asztalos dodges the punch combination from D Amato.
Asztalos cracks D Amato with a right hand to the side of the head.
D Amato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
D Amato misses with an uppercut.
D Amato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asztalos lands a right hook to the body.
Asztalos throws a shot to the body.
D Amato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a kick to the body.
Asztalos slips under a jab from D Amato.
A bone on bone clash there as D Amato blocks the leg kick.
D Amato misses with a looping right.#T3#
D Amato lands a really nice looking cross but Asztalos seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos cracks D Amato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
D Amato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
D Amato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
D Amato misses with a double jab
and Asztalos counters with a thumping low kick.
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato scores with a punch to the head.
Asztalos jabs D Amato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asztalos slips under a jab from D Amato.
Decent striking displayed by D Amato there.#ROC2#
Asztalos is rocked!
D Amato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asztalos is holding his hands too far apart here. D Amato throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Asztalos is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Michael D Amato stared into the camera and said 'M.G.D 369 say's you just got your ass whooped'.
Alex Asztalos was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: AD475: I can(t)     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Rumlow ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Rumlow throws a low kick, looking for Asztalos's leg but Asztalos calmly moves out of range.
Rumlow throws a solid leg kick but Asztalos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rumlow.
Asztalos throws the left hand but Rumlow avoids the punch easily.
Rumlow keeps Asztalos at a distance using the push kick.
Rumlow misses the jab.
A jab from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow tries to score with a low kick but Asztalos moves his leg out of the way.
Rumlow scoring well with a low kick there.
Asztalos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asztalos misses the body punch
letting Rumlow counter with a right hand.
Rumlow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asztalos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rumlow scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asztalos throws a body punch but Rumlow moves out of range.
Rumlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rumlow throws the left hand but Asztalos avoids the punch easily.
Rumlow lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rumlow, right into the meat.
Asztalos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asztalos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asztalos avoids a kick to the body.
Asztalos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rumlow throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.#T1#
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Rumlow's knee but Rumlow avoids it well.
A low kick from Rumlow is predictable there
enabling Asztalos to counter with a crisp jab.
Rumlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
Rumlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos looks to land a right hand but Rumlow moved out of range.
Asztalos checks a leg kick.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumlow throws a leg kick
and Asztalos counters with a stiff right hand.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut. Rumlow saw that one coming.
Rumlow throws the left hand but Asztalos avoids the punch easily.
Rumlow walks into a left hand.
Asztalos misses with a leg kick.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rumlow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Rumlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rumlow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Rumlow checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Rumlow works the jab nicely.
Rumlow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Rumlow. #T2#
Asztalos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rumlow throws a front kick aimed at Asztalos's knee but Asztalos avoids it well.
Rumlow misses with a hook.
Asztalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rumlow scores with a nice head shot.
Rumlow moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Rumlow throws a nice looking combination but Asztalos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rumlow throws a leg kick which misses Asztalos's front leg but catches the back leg as Asztalos tries to avoid it.
Rumlow is looking to chop away at Asztalos's legs.
Asztalos motions for Rumlow to come forward. Asztalos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rumlow looks to land a body kick but Asztalos moved away.
A clash of legs there as Asztalos blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Rumlow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a front kick that sends Asztalos stumbling back into the cage.
Rumlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asztalos is looking to clinch.
Rumlow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rumlow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Rumlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Rumlow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rumlow checks the leg kick nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Asztalos blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Asztalos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asztalos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asztalos tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rumlow.
A punch lands to the side of Rumlow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asztalos moves out of range of the leg kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow slips under a jab.
Rumlow throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Rumlow throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asztalos.
Rumlow throws the left hand but Asztalos avoids the punch easily.
Rumlow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rumlow throws a leg kick that misses.
Rumlow throws a chopping leg kick but Asztalos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asztalos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rumlow if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos misses the shot to the body. #T4##CL2#
Asztalos gets a clinch.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumlow gets through Asztalos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow lands a nice uppercut.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow lands a hook that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Rumlow scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brock Rumlow will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Asztalos finds it's way through Rumlow's defenses.
Asztalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rumlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asztalos throws a push kick but Rumlow slaps the foot to one side.
Rumlow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asztalos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Rumlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rumlow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Rumlow is just out of range.
Rumlow scores with a nice body kick.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Rumlow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rumlow down.
Asztalos swings for the body but Rumlow moves out of range.
Asztalos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumlow throws a front kick aimed at Asztalos's knee but Asztalos avoids it well.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Asztalos tenderised Rumlow's leg. Rumlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rumlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Asztalos checks a low kick from Rumlow.#T1#
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brock Rumlow is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rumlow.
Asztalos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rumlow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Rumlow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rumlow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body kick there by Rumlow.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rumlow.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rumlow.
Rumlow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rumlow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rumlow throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Rumlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rumlow checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Rumlow is out of range.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rumlow scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asztalos! But no joy.#T2#
Rumlow lands a nice shot that snaps Asztalos's head back.
Rumlow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rumlow lands a body shot.
Rumlow checks a low kick from Asztalos.
It looked like Rumlow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asztalos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rumlow tries to land a leg kick but Asztalos saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Asztalos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asztalos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Rumlow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rumlow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumlow.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumlow.
Asztalos dips to his left and cracks Rumlow with an uppercut!
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Rumlow throws a leg kick that misses.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asztalos. That's going to slow Rumlow down.
A big right from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Asztalos checks it.
Rumlow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Rumlow - just one landing.
Rumlow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rumlow wants to slow Asztalos down by chopping away at his legs.
Asztalos motions for Rumlow to come forward. Asztalos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rumlow. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos moves in looking to clinch but Rumlow pushes him off.
Rumlow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand.
Rumlow swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Rumlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Rumlow.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Rumlow moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Rumlow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asztalos lands with a straight right. Rumlow didn't see that one coming.
Rumlow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Rumlow only half commits.
Rumlow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumlow takes one to the chin there.
Asztalos scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Asztalos.
Rumlow thumps Asztalos with a low kick.
A big left from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
Rumlow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asztalos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Asztalos checks it.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos looks to land a body kick but Rumlow moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rumlow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Asztalos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asztalos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rumlow misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Rumlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos tries a low kick but Rumlow avoids it.
Asztalos blocks a leg kick.
Asztalos scores with the left hand. Rumlow knows he should have avoided that one.
Asztalos takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Rumlow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asztalos momentarily.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand.
Asztalos checks a leg kick nicely.
Rumlow moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Rumlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
A big right from Rumlow misses.
Rumlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Rumlow on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Asztalos clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Rumlow.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
Rumlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Rumlow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asztalos blocks it with crossed arms.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Brock Rumlow has been cut.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A short right from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rumlow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rumlow misses with the head strike.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Rumlow.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos is leaning against Rumlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rumlow.
Asztalos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos cracks Rumlow with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rumlow or not. #T2#
A short right from Asztalos.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Rumlow controls his hands.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Rumlow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rumlow misses with a punch to the body.
Rumlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Rumlow prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Rumlow lands a nice uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumlow scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rumlow.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Asztalos.
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
Asztalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumlow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Rumlow.
Rumlow takes a shot to the head.
Asztalos pushes Rumlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rumlow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alex Asztalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rumlow lands with a left to the head.
Rumlow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Rumlow blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Asztalos there.
Asztalos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Rumlow blocks a jab.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asztalos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rumlow misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Rumlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rumlow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asztalos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Rumlow is predictable there
and Asztalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rumlow lands a leg kick that knocks Asztalos off balance momentarily.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Asztalos checks a leg kick.
Rumlow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asztalos. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Rumlow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asztalos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Asztalos backs away, Rumlow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A cross from Asztalos lands.
Rumlow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asztalos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rumlow throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos misses with a straight right.
Rumlow lets loose with a powerful body kick. Asztalos will feel that in the morning.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rumlow staying out of range there.
Rumlow lands a leg kick that knocks Asztalos off balance momentarily.
Rumlow throws a leg kick
and Asztalos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Asztalos scores with a nice strike.
Rumlow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rumlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Rumlow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumlow.
Rumlow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asztalos wants to clinch.#T2#
Rumlow tries to land a front kick but Asztalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rumlow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Rumlow blocks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Asztalos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Rumlow catches Asztalos right on the button with a cross.
Asztalos throws a good cross that connects.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a body kick that misses.
Asztalos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rumlow finds it's way round the side to connect with Asztalos's head.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rumlow.
An inside leg kick from Asztalos misses.
Rumlow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Asztalos instigates a clinch.
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Rumlow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow misses with a body punch.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Rumlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rumlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
A short right from Rumlow.
Rumlow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Rumlow blocks it. #T4#
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos pushes Rumlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rumlows head.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Asztalos on the inside.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos is leaning against Rumlow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Rumlow's head.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Rumlow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asztalos walks into a left hand.
Asztalos lands a nice shot that snaps Rumlow's head back.
Asztalos takes a swing at Rumlow's ribcage but misses.
Rumlow misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Rumlow.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rumlow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rumlow lands a nice hook to Asztalos's body. Asztalos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rumlow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asztalos.
A bone on bone clash there as Asztalos blocks the leg kick.
Asztalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rumlow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rumlow ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Rumlow throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Rumlow is out of range.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rumlow tried to score with a low kick but Asztalos checks it.
Asztalos lands with a right hand.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Rumlow sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rumlow. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rumlow.
Rumlow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Rumlow blocks the low kick.
Asztalos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asztalos thuds a left hand into Rumlow's body.
Nice body kick there by Rumlow.
Rumlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asztalos.
Rumlow misses with a head kick.
Rumlow lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumlow.
Rumlow drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brock Rumlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rumlow.
Rumlow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Rumlow tries to score with a low kick but Asztalos moves his leg out of the way.
Rumlow dips to his left and cracks Asztalos with an uppercut!
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos wants to clinch up but Rumlow keeps it at a distance.
Rumlow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asztalos's hands.
Rumlow throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rumlow.
Rumlow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asztalos is out of range and Rumlow settles back down.
Asztalos checks a leg kick.
Asztalos blocks a leg kick.
Rumlow misses with a head kick.
Rumlow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Asztalos lands with a good body shot.
Asztalos tests Rumlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asztalos catches Rumlow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rumlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumlow.
Asztalos tries to land a front kick but Rumlow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rumlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands with an uppercut that bounces Rumlow off the cage and back into range.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rumlow.
A countering left hand to the body from Asztalos misses.
The crowd cheers as Asztalos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rumlow doesn't seem phased though.
Rumlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
Asztalos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumlow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos connects with a leg kick. Rumlow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rumlow! #T4#
Rumlow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Rumlow checks it.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumlow moves away.
Rumlow swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Rumlow throws a big shot that misses.
Rumlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asztalos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rumlow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos moves out of range as Rumlow strikes.
Rumlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rumlow's sensitive parts.
Asztalos slips under a jab.
Rumlow slips a straight right by Asztalos.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Asztalos avoids a kick to the body.
Asztalos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rumlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Asztalos.
Well Asztalos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Asztalos!

Alex Asztalos is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Alex Asztalos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD468: Salvos     
Date:   Jul 26, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Hauki misses its intended target.
Hauki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hauki moves away.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hauki moves away.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hauki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hauki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hauki is looking to land body kicks.
Hauki throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Hauki.
Hauki takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hauki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Hauki.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauki.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hauki moves out of range as Asztalos throws a body kick.
Asztalos lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Asztalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hauki's calf.
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Hauki slips the punch.
Hauki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hauki misses with a body shot.
Hauki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Asztalos to counter with a crisp jab.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hauki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asztalos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Asztalos staying out of range there.
Hauki thuds his shin into the meat of Asztalos's side.
Asztalos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asztalos lands a nice hook to Hauki's body. Hauki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asztalos throws a hook to the side of Hauki's head but Hauki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asztalos tries to work over Hauki's front leg with a kick but Hauki checks it.
Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
Asztalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hauki's hands.
Asztalos throws a poor cross that misses
and Hauki counters with a body kick.
Hauki takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hauki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
Hauki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asztalos rather than just go for the knockout.
Hauki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Hauki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Hauki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Hauki off balance momentarily.
Asztalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hauki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hauki ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Hauki misses with a straight left.
Asztalos catches Hauki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hauki keeps the fight on the outside.
Asztalos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hauki doesn't seem bothered though.
Asztalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hauki.
Hauki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asztalos blocks a head kick by Hauki.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Hauki. #CL#
Asztalos clinches.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hauki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Asztalos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hauki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hauki backwards. #T3#
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hauki throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Asztalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Hauki's head.
A short right from Asztalos.
Asztalos presses Hauki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hauki looks winded!
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Hauki.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
A short right from Asztalos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Asztalos. #ROC#
Hauki is rocked!
Asztalos creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hauki's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hauki drops to his knees and Asztalos pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
Our winner, Alex Asztalos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: AD465: Nobody's perfect     
Date:   Jul 19, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mytilinaios's head.
Asztalos misses with a leg kick.
Asztalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Asztalos takes one on the button.
Mytilinaios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos wants to slow Mytilinaios down by chopping away at his legs.
Mytilinaios was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Mytilinaios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mytilinaios lands in his opponent's guard.
Mytilinaios stops Asztalos from standing up. #SUB#
Mytilinaios drops back looking for a leg! Asztalos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Asztalos manages to kick Mytilinaios off! Mytilinaios jumps back into Asztalos's guard. #ES2#
Asztalos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mytilinaios in his tracks.
Asztalos lands with an uppercut that bounces Mytilinaios off the cage and back into range.#T1#
A slow jab from Mytilinaios misses its intended target.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Mytilinaios moves out of range.
Mytilinaios tries to counter with a takedown but Asztalos is quick to defend against it.
Mytilinaios misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos takes a swing at Mytilinaios's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mytilinaios takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Mytilinaios on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mytilinaios misses with a two punch combination.
Mytilinaios throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos avoids the head kick by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asztalos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mytilinaios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asztalos throws out a counter right but Mytilinaios avoids it with no problem.
Mytilinaios moves in looking to clinch but Asztalos pushes him off.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asztalos throws a right hand that Mytilinaios ducks under and follows up with a left that Mytilinaios also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Mytilinaios.#T2#
Mytilinaios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos cracks Mytilinaios with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mytilinaios. That did some damage!
Asztalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asztalos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asztalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mytilinaios moves away.
Asztalos works the jab nicely.
A jab lands there for Mytilinaios.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Mytilinaios.
Asztalos tries to work over Mytilinaios's front leg with a kick but Mytilinaios checks it.
Mytilinaios takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mytilinaios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos dips to his left and cracks Mytilinaios with an uppercut!
Mytilinaios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mytilinaios.
Asztalos throws a series of punches but Mytilinaios avoids them all with ease.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mytilinaios had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Mytilinaios staying out of range there.
Mytilinaios connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asztalos. Asztalos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mytilinaios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mytilinaios. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos lands a jab to Mytilinaios's midsection.
Mytilinaios takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Asztalos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mytilinaios manages to avoid it.
Mytilinaios takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos scores with a nice strike.
Mytilinaios looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
Mytilinaios looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mytilinaios throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Mytilinaios. #T4##CL2#
Asztalos has managed to clinch.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Mytilinaios works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asztalos tries to work over Mytilinaios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mytilinaios swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mytilinaios is trying to break the clinch but Asztalos is controlling him.#BC#
Mytilinaios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mytilinaios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Mytilinaios scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mytilinaios tries to advance to mount but can't.
Asztalos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mytilinaios is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Mytilinaios goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Asztalos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mytilinaios's guard! Nice work there by Asztalos!
Mytilinaios is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Asztalos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mytilinaios's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mytilinaios throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos tries to clinch but Mytilinaios moves away
and Mytilinaios counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Asztalos moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Mytilinaios.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos gets through Mytilinaios's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
A short right from Mytilinaios.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alex Asztalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos. #T1#
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Mytilinaios takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Mytilinaios is rocked!
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Mytilinaios is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos dips a shoulder and cracks Mytilinaios with a mighty uppercut! Mytilinaios falls back against the cage and Asztalos unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mytilinaios is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Asztalos screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
An out of breath Alex Asztalos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD459: The great phenom     
Date:   Jun 28, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asztalos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asztalos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asztalos throws a shot to the body.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Atunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Asztalos.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos is looking to chop away at Atunes's legs.
Asztalos lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Atunes moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Asztalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Asztalos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asztalos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
Asztalos lands with a nice body punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asztalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atunes dips to his left and cracks Asztalos with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atunes, as that shot connected.
Asztalos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Atunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Asztalos walks into a stiff left hand from Atunes.
Asztalos connects with a body shot.
Asztalos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Asztalos's head.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Atunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a nice right hand.
Asztalos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Asztalos jabs at Atunes's body.
Asztalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes dodges the punch combination from Asztalos. #T3#
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Asztalos.
Atunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Asztalos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atunes thinking.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos tries to clinch up.
Atunes unleashes a big counter combination but Asztalos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asztalos scores with a jab.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Asztalos with a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asztalos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Atunes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes tries to move into range but Asztalos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Asztalos.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Atunes needs to keep his hands up - Asztalos had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Asztalos has managed to clinch.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos scores with a nice body kick.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
That's time! Asztalos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Asztalos takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Asztalos's body. Asztalos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asztalos throws a sloppy body shot
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.
Atunes throws a low kick, looking for Asztalos's leg but Asztalos calmly moves out of range.
Asztalos misses with a combination
and Atunes counters with a nice body shot.
Asztalos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Asztalos misses with a body kick.
Asztalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes.
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos lands with a cross.
Asztalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?#T2#
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Asztalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Asztalos tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
Asztalos looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes walks into a jab.
Asztalos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asztalos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Asztalos. Those never looked like landing.
Asztalos lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asztalos.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Asztalos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asztalos thuds his right hand into Atunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Asztalos.
Atunes unleashes a big counter combination but Asztalos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asztalos lands with a shot to the body.
Asztalos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atunes is out of range and Asztalos settles back down.
Asztalos fails to land with a series of punches.
Asztalos scores with a decent looking hook.
Asztalos is looking to clinch.
Asztalos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atunes wants to counter with a clinch but Asztalos pushes him away.
Atunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asztalos doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
Atunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asztalos to score with a decent uppercut.
Atunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Asztalos's head.
Asztalos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asztalos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Asztalos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Asztalos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atunes.
Atunes wants to counter with a clinch but Asztalos pushes him away.
Asztalos throws a push kick but Atunes slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atunes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
Asztalos looks up at the clock. Bad move! Atunes lands a right hand from hell, dropping Asztalos. Atunes pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
As Arturo Atunes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.
The defeated Alex Asztalos had this to say: 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: AD455: Combat epidemic     
Date:   Jun 14, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amaral.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Amaral ducked under it nicely.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amaral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Amaral blocks the low kick.
Amaral looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Amaral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amaral.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asztalos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Amaral.
That kick from Asztalos tenderised Amaral's leg. Amaral is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amaral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asztalos, right into the meat.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Amaral's front leg but catches the back leg as Amaral tries to avoid it.
Amaral takes one on the button.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amaral.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amaral will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Amaral has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Asztalos blocks a jab.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Asztalos. That snapped Amaral's head back.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Amaral is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Amaral closes the distance and clinches.
Amaral throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asztalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amaral goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Amaral - that landed with a thud.
Amaral fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Amaral.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amaral working aggressively here.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amaral takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Asztalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amaral using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asztalos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Amaral prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Amaral tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Amaral lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amaral blocking some punches. #T2#
Asztalos lands a body punch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Amaral can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Amaral goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Amaral controls his hands.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Amaral.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Amaral.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos gets through Amaral's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amaral misses with a body punch.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Amaral.
Amaral misses with a knee to the head.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Asztalos on the inside.
Amaral tries to land knees in the clinch but Asztalos avoids the damage to the body.
Amaral throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Amaral tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amaral's elbow.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Amaral's head.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Amaral's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amaral's gas tank.
Amaral looks winded!
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Amaral blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Amaral swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Amaral tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Amaral.
Amaral lands a right hand.
Asztalos pushes Amaral back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Amaral prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amaral backwards.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Amaral's ribcage. Amaral let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos lands a right hand. #T4#
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Amaral controls his hands.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amaral backwards. #ROC#
Amaral is rocked!
Asztalos pushes Amaral against the cage. Asztalos is working some dirty boxing. Asztalos pushes off with a quick right hook! Amaral goes down! Amaral tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Asztalos moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
After winning the bout, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Rafael Amaral spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!!!!'.

 

Event: AD450: Iron Machine Gun     
Date:   May 31, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Camacho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camacho down.
Asztalos throws a poor cross that misses
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho misses with a wild combination.
Camacho needs to keep his hands up - Asztalos had a free shot at his head there.
Asztalos throws a nice inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Camacho.
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asztalos's sensitive parts.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Camacho tried to counter with a leg kick but Asztalos avoided it.
Asztalos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camacho scores with a hook.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a slapping head kick.
Camacho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asztalos.
Camacho walks into a straight right hand from Asztalos.#T1#
Asztalos scores with a hook.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Camacho has time to react.
Camacho drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Camacho slips a jab from Asztalos.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
Camacho throws the left hand but Asztalos avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Camacho misses.
Camacho throws a leg kick but Asztalos checks it.
Camacho cracks Asztalos with a hook to the temple - Asztalos is on wobbly legs here! Camacho swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Asztalos falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Camacho wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Miguel Camacho!
Our winner, Miguel Camacho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Alex Asztalos spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: AD445: Blood, Sweat & Beer     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos scores with a body shot.
Garret looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asztalos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Garret counters with an inside leg kick.
Garret scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Garret throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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.
Asztalos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Garret throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asztalos on the side of the head.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Asztalos wants to clinch up but Garret keeps it at a distance.
Garret missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garret lands a head shot.
Asztalos takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garret drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garret looks for the body kick but Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos staying out of range there.
Garret ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garret scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garret.#T1#
Garret misses with a body kick.
Asztalos throws a low kick but Garret avoids it.
Asztalos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asztalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garret checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Garret seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Garret on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asztalos dips to his left and cracks Garret with an uppercut!
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Garret's front leg but catches the back leg as Garret tries to avoid it.
Garret pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garret is looking to land body kicks.
Asztalos cracks the inside of Garret's front leg.
Asztalos throws a jab when Garret was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Garret misses the target.
Asztalos tries to clinch up but Garret circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Garret throws a leg kick
and Asztalos counters with a good low kick that Garret was not able to check.
Garret ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Garret uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Asztalos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garret fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asztalos lands a high kick!
Garret misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asztalos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garret half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garret throws out the jab.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Asztalos misses
letting Garret counter with a right hand. #CL#
Garret has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garret.
Garret throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asztaloss head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garret.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Garret fails to land.
Garret working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Garret.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Garret is working Asztalos over against the cage.
Garret stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garret pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garret prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Garret lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Garret.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Garret avoiding damage.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garret blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Garret lands a left hand.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garret lands a nice shot to the body.
Garret is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garret comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Garret misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garret's elbow.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Garret controls the action.
Garret blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Garret.
Garret lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Garret.
Garret is pushing Asztalos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Garret.
Asztalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Garret swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pat Garret will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Garret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garret looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Garret's shoulder, as Garret tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garret throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garret stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garret feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asztalos's calf.
Asztalos swings for the body but Garret moves out of range.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garret manages to avoid it.
Asztalos throws a head kick but Garret moves out of range.
Asztalos thows a body kick. Garret tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garret sizes up Asztalos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Garret misses with a low kick.
Garret throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Garret throws a poor cross that misses
and Asztalos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Garret connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garret moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Garret throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asztalos counters with a low kick, right behind Garret 's knee.
Asztalos misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Garret there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asztalos, right into the meat.
Asztalos walks into a stiff left hand from Garret.#ROC#
Asztalos is rocked!
Asztalos glances at the clock... BAM! Garret nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Asztalos crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Asztalos is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat Garret!
Pat Garret retains his middleweight title!
Pat Garret thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Alex Asztalos stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: AD437: Young Artillery     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Kyoraku's shoulder, as Kyoraku tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Kyoraku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asztalos swings for the body but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyoraku misses with a kick to the body.
Asztalos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kyoraku just manages to avoid it.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kyoraku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kyoraku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kyoraku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asztalos's sensitive parts.
Kyoraku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asztalos.
Asztalos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kyorakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Asztalos closes the distance and clinches.
Asztalos lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyoraku digs a right hand into Asztalos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asztalos's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyoraku pushes Asztalos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch. #T1#
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Kyoraku.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Asztalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kyoraku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Kyoraku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos.
Asztalos is leaning against Kyoraku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow. #T2#
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Kyoraku.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku lands with a left to the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Kyoraku lands with a light punch inside.
Kyoraku misses with a body punch.
Kyoraku scores with a hook to the body.
Kyoraku blocks an uppercut.
Kyoraku cracks Asztalos with a nice body shot.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku digs a right hand underneath Asztalos's ribcage. Asztalos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kyoraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyoraku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asztalos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kyoraku.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Kyoraku controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyoraku.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kyoraku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku throws a head punch that misses.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
A short left from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Kyoraku lands a hook that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Kyoraku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shunsui Kyoraku will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kyoraku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyoraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kyoraku.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyoraku.
Asztalos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asztalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Asztalos's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kyoraku throws a nice looking combination but Asztalos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asztalos throws a jab when Kyoraku was well out of range.
Kyoraku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asztalos.
A jab from Asztalos does it's job there.
Asztalos 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.
Kyoraku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyoraku is just out of range.
Asztalos throws a wild body kick that Kyoraku sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick which misses Asztalos's front leg but catches the back leg as Asztalos tries to avoid it.
Asztalos 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!
Kyoraku misses with a right hand
and Asztalos counters with a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku blocks a jab.#T1#
Kyoraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyoraku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Kyoraku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
Kyoraku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asztalos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyoraku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asztalos circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyoraku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kyoraku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asztalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kyoraku.
Asztalos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kyoraku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Asztalos backs off Kyoraku throws a huge counter combo but Asztalos manages to avoid it all.
Asztalos scores with a nice strike.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
Asztalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asztalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kyoraku's calf.
Kyoraku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyoraku ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Kyoraku releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyoraku on the side of the head.
Asztalos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyoraku.
Asztalos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kyoraku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
Asztalos slips a jab from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kyoraku there.
Asztalos clobbers Kyoraku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asztalos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Asztalos connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Asztalos blocks the low kick.#T3#
Kyoraku wants to land a leg kick but Asztalos is out of range.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
Kyoraku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asztalos tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Asztalos drives through and clinches with Kyoraku against the cage.
Kyoraku lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kyoraku gets through Asztalos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyoraku is breathing heavily.
Asztalos is working Kyoraku over against the cage.
Kyoraku scores with a shot to the side of Asztalos's head.
Kyoraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Kyoraku'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!
A body shot lands from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyoraku tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Kyoraku back against the cage. #T4#
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Asztalos.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asztalos is working Kyoraku over against the cage.
Alex Asztalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kyoraku blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kyoraku prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Asztalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyoraku misses with the head strike.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kyoraku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asztalos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kyoraku at a distance.
Asztalos jabs Kyoraku right on the nose. Kyoraku blinks but takes it well.
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyoraku.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asztalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyoraku lands a nice shot that snaps Asztalos's head back.
Asztalos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Asztalos closes the distance and pushes Kyoraku back into the cage.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Kyoraku's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kyoraku's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Asztalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyoraku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos keeps control of Kyoraku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Kyoraku. #T1#
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Kyoraku is rocked!
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is still on wobbly legs! Can Asztalos finish him?
Asztalos throws a big uppercut that drops Kyoraku! More strikes from Asztalos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kyoraku lies dazed against the cage as Asztalos celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
Alex Asztalos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: AD429: Bang and Burn     
Date:   Mar 22, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Metsast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metsast down.
A head kick misses from Metsast. #CL#
Asztalos moves into the clinch.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section. Asztalos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asztalos avoids it.
Metsast pushes off an throws an elbow but Asztalos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Metsast wants to stall.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asztalos is defending well for now.
Metsast throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Metsast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metsast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Asztalos misses with the head strike. #T1#
Metsast scores a nice knee to the body.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Asztalos avoids the damage to the body.
Metsast stalling in the clinch but Asztalos improves position.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Asztalos presses Metsast against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metsast will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Asztalos up against the cage.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast stalling in the clinch but Asztalos improves position.
Asztalos avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Metsast tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast taking a breather.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asztalos avoids it.
Metsast works on Asztalos's body with a couple of short punches.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards. #T2#
Metsast misses with a knee to the head.
Asztalos is working Metsast over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Metsast.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metsast missing with knees to the body.
Metsast trying to control the position but instead, Asztalos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Metsast into the cage.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Metsast's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Metsast's ribcage. Metsast let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metsast.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards. #T3#
Metsast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Metsast lands a nice knee to the body.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Metsast controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asztalos as Metsast tries to tie him up.
Metsast's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Metsast stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asztalos works on Metsast's body with a couple of short punches.
Asztalos letting Metsast take a breather here.
Metsast lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Metsast pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asztalos.
Metsast tries to stall but Asztalos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Metsast pushes Asztalos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metsast can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Metsast lands a good knee to the midsection. Asztalos won't want to take too many of those.
Metsast tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Asztalos blocks with his arms.
Metsast blocks an uppercut.
Metsast lands an uppercut.
Metsast prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Metsast throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Asztalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asztalos keeps Metsast at a distance using the push kick.
Metsast shoots and misses
and Asztalos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asztalos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Metsast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metsast moves out of range of the leg kick from Asztalos.
Metsast swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Metsast rushes Asztalos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Metsast trying to control the position but instead, Asztalos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Metsast into the cage.
Alex Asztalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Metsast.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast is looking to control Asztalos's arms but Asztalos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metsast has his back to the cage.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Metsast avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Asztalos.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Metsast is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Asztalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metsast misses with a punch on the inside.
Metsast takes a shot to the head.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asztalos as Metsast tries to tie him up.
Metsast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow. #T2#
Asztalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metsast is breathing heavily.
Asztalos is working Metsast over against the cage.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Metsast is rocked!
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metsast is still on wobbly legs! Can Asztalos finish him?
Asztalos managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Metsast seems to have recovered his senses.
Asztalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metsast backwards. #T3#
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Metsast working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Metsast's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metsast's gas tank.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos gets through Metsast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos is leaning against Metsast and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asztalos is keeping busy.#KD#
Asztalos lands a big left hand right to the temple and Metsast goes down!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Asztalos decides to stand and escape the position.
Asztalos cracks Metsast on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Metsast falls backwards against the cage. Asztalos follows up with more strikes that drop Metsast to his knees. Asztalos keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Metsast! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
After winning the bout, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AD423: Less is more     
Date:   Mar 01, 2017
#R1#
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stoppers.
Stoppers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoppers is out of range.
Stoppers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asztalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asztalos tries to clinch up.
Stoppers misses with a body punch
and Asztalos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoppers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Stoppers.
A big left from Stoppers misses.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy right hand. Stoppers should have avoided that one.
A big right from Stoppers misses.
Asztalos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asztalos tries to clinch but Stoppers moves away
enabling Stoppers to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoppers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asztalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoppers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Stoppers gets tackled into the cage by Asztalos. Asztalos maintains the clinch.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoppers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoppers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Asztalos.
Stoppers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoppers misses with a punch to the body.
Stoppers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Stoppers tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Stoppers tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Stoppers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stoppers backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoppers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoppers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Stoppers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoppers.
Stoppers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stoppers scores with a shoulder strike.
Stoppers prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoppers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stoppers blocking some punches.
Stoppers lands an uppercut.#T3#
Asztalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Stoppers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Stoppers blocks it.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Stoppers is rocked!
Asztalos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Stoppers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Asztalos is unloading with more strikes now! Stoppers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
Alex Asztalos gave a mention to King of Fists in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: AD418: Whole new level     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1##CL#
Asztalos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Mutombo is trying to break the clinch but Asztalos is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Mutombo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Asztalos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mutombo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asztalos avoids it.
Mutombo blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
Mutombo wants to break free but Asztalos has control.
Asztalos pushes Mutombo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mutombo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Asztalos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
Mutombo looks winded!
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
Mutombo is trying to break the clinch but Asztalos has him pressed against the cage.
Mutombo is looking to break free of the clinch but Asztalos has double underhooks.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Asztalos on the inside.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Mutombo.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Mutombo's ribcage. Mutombo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Mutombo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mutombo's gas tank.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Mutombo's head.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutombo controls his hands.
Asztalos is working Mutombo over against the cage.
Mutombo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mutombo backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Mutombo blocks it. #T2#
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Mutombo.
Asztalos is working Mutombo over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asztalos gets through Mutombo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mutombo misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos is working Mutombo over against the cage.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutombo prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
A short right from Asztalos on the inside. #T3#
Asztalos cracks Mutombo with a nice body shot.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mutombo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutombo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asztalos.
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mutombo.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mutombo prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Mutombo is rocked!
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos is working Mutombo over against the cage.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asztalos pushes Mutombo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutombo's elbow.
Asztalos throws a big uppercut that drops Mutombo! More strikes from Asztalos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mutombo lies dazed against the cage as Asztalos celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alex Asztalos made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: AD408: The Best people     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asztalos counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams connects with a single shot there.
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good shot there by Asztalos.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asztalos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos lands with a nice body punch.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asztalos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Asztalos is looking to counter punch.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Williams walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos lands a brutal head kick. Williams looks out on his feet and Asztalos throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Alex Asztalos!
Alex Asztalos very nearly forgot to thank King of Fists amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: AD406: New Year's Eve 2016     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Camacho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asztalos on the side of the head.
Camacho with a hook.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Asztalos responds with a good body kick, but Camacho manages to step out the way in time.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asztalos counters with a leg kick.
Camacho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camacho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asztalos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asztalos cracks Camacho with an open hand slap.
Asztalos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asztalos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos misses with an uppercut.
Camacho lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Asztalos is looking to close the distance but Camacho sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Asztalos crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Asztalos is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Miguel Camacho!
After winning the bout, Miguel Camacho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Alex Asztalos spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: AD400     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Silsa tests Asztalos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silsa defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Silsa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Silsa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silsa scores with a jab to the body.
Silsa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asztalos tries to land a front kick but Silsa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silsa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asztalos.
Silsa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Silsa off balance momentarily.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Asztalos. That snapped Silsa's head back.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silsa.
Silsa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Asztalos punishes Silsa's body with a nice straight punch.
Silsa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asztalos jabs Silsa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silsa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Silsa throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Silsa misses with a combination
and Asztalos counters with a nice body kick.
Silsa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Silsa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asztalos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Silsa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asztalos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Silsa.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silsa.
Silsa throws a right hand that misses
and Asztalos counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Asztalos lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos cracks Silsa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silsa misses with a double jab.
Silsa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Silsa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asztalos.
Silsa lands a nice shot to the body.
Silsa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silsa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asztalos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silsa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Silsa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silsa throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos counters with a stiff right hand.
Asztalos lands a front kick.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
Asztalos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Asztalos lands a nice shot that snaps Silsa's head back.
Silsa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silsa throws out the jab.
Asztalos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asztalos takes a swing at Silsa's ribcage but misses.
Silsa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asztalos counters with a straight right hand.
Asztalos connects with a right hand. Silsa shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silsa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Silsa ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Silsa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Asztalos lands with a hook. Silsa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Silsa's front leg but catches the back leg as Silsa tries to avoid it.
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silsa.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Silsa moves out of range.
Silsa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silsa.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Silsa to counter with a crisp jab.
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silsa.
Silsa throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silsa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Asztalos is rocked!
Silsa fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Asztalos square on the jaw! Damn, Asztalos is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pertti Silsa!
Pertti Silsa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Alex Asztalos had this to say: 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: Holmgang 17     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Keskisarja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asztalos moves out of range as Keskisarja throws a body kick.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keskisarja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asztalos scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Kari Keskisarja has been cut.
Asztalos thuds his right hand into Keskisarja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keskisarja throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asztalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keskisarja.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keskisarja. Asztalos shrugs it off though.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Keskisarja throws the kick towards the body but Asztalos avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Keskisarja counters with a leg kick.
Keskisarja loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
We've been told by Keskisarja's head coaches at KO Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keskisarja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keskisarja throws out a powerful jab.
Keskisarja throws a sloppy head kick and Asztalos moves out of range easily. #T1#
Keskisarja throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Keskisarja counters with a solid body kick.
Keskisarja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asztalos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asztalos feints a counter leg kick.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keskisarja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asztalos moves out of range of the body kick from Keskisarja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keskisarja. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keskisarja connects with a single shot there.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Asztalos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keskisarja cracks a nice hook into Asztalos's ribs.
Asztalos connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskisarja throws a sloppy head kick
and Asztalos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kari Keskisarja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keskisarja 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. #T2#
Keskisarja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keskisarja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keskisarja lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asztalos takes a step back to recover.
Keskisarja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keskisarja motions for Asztalos to come forward. Keskisarja throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keskisarja looks to land a body kick but Asztalos moved away.
Keskisarja misses with a hook
and Asztalos counters with a straight right hand.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos connects with a body shot.
Keskisarja throws a hook but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keskisarja throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Asztalos there.#CL#
Keskisarja rushes Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Keskisarja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskisarja wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Asztalos. #T3#
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keskisarja gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Keskisarja controls his hands.
Keskisarja looking to stall.
Asztalos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keskisarja blocks a body shot from Asztalos. #BC2#
Asztalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keskisarja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asztalos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keskisarja scrambles back to his feet.
Asztalos lands a nice shot that snaps Keskisarja's head back.
Asztalos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keskisarja appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asztalos lands a jab.
Keskisarja throws the kick towards the body but Asztalos avoids it.
Keskisarja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Keskisarja moves out of range. #T4#
Keskisarja looks for the body kick but Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Keskisarja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
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!
Keskisarja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Keskisarja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keskisarja manages to avoid it.
Keskisarja lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot.
Keskisarja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keskisarja scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskisarja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keskisarja throws a nice looking combination but Asztalos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keskisarja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Keskisarja is looking to chop away at Asztalos's legs.
Keskisarja throws out a powerful jab.
Asztalos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keskisarja takes one to the chin there.
Keskisarja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keskisarja avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Keskisarja thows a leg kick but Asztalos checks it
and Asztalos counters with a left to the body.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick
and Asztalos counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asztalos lands an overhand right.
Asztalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Keskisarja takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keskisarja's hands.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Asztalos throws a good cross that connects.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keskisarja has time to react.
Keskisarja throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Keskisarja only half commits.
Asztalos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keskisarja looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asztalos's corner calls for a 1-2. Asztalos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Keskisarja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskisarja misses with a two punch combination.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy right hand. Keskisarja should have avoided that one.
Asztalos throws out a leg kick but Keskisarja moves out of range and Asztalos only half commits. #T2#
Keskisarja misses with a head kick.
Keskisarja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keskisarja misses with a looping right.
Keskisarja tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keskisarja throws a nice head kick!
Keskisarja wants to clinch up but Asztalos keeps it at a distance.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Asztalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keskisarja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Keskisarja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
Keskisarja moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Asztalos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Asztalos does no damage.
Keskisarja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keskisarja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keskisarja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keskisarja staying out of range there.
Keskisarja misses the jab.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keskisarja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asztalos counters with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos lands a head shot.
Asztalos punishes Keskisarja's body with a nice straight punch.
Keskisarja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Keskisarja ducked under it nicely.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos slips a straight right by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Keskisarja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asztalos counters with a straight right hand.
Keskisarja throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Keskisarja throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskisarja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keskisarja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donk. Keskisarja catches Asztalos right on the button with a cross.
Asztalos lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos misses with a head kick.
Keskisarja fails to land with a series of punches.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut. Keskisarja saw that one coming.
Keskisarja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskisarja was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keskisarja.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keskisarja.
Asztalos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keskisarja is out of range.
Asztalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keskisarja counters with a body kick.
Keskisarja is looking to land body kicks.
Keskisarja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asztalos tried to score with a low kick but Keskisarja checks it.
Asztalos throws a jab when Keskisarja was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Keskisarja backs off Asztalos throws a huge counter combo but Keskisarja manages to avoid it all.
Asztalos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keskisarja.
Asztalos throws a lazy uppercut
and Keskisarja counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Asztalos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keskisarja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keskisarja lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keskisarja.
Asztalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keskisarja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keskisarja cracks the inside of Asztalos's front leg.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asztalos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keskisarja counters with a left and a right that stings Asztalos.
Keskisarja throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keskisarja's sensitive parts.
Keskisarja throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asztalos avoids the head kick by Keskisarja.
Asztalos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keskisarja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Keskisarja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Asztalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keskisarja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Asztalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand.
Asztalos connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Keskisarja clinches.
Keskisarja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keskisarja backwards.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Keskisarja backwards.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keskisarja.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Keskisarja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asztalos or not.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Keskisarja trying to land knees to the body.
Asztalos tries to work over Keskisarja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Alex Asztalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Asztalos manages to break the clinch.
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskisarja was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Keskisarja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asztalos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Asztalos coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskisarja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asztalos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keskisarja misses with a leg kick
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keskisarja misses with a looping left.
Keskisarja throws a lazy head kick
and Asztalos counters with a stiff right hand.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keskisarja.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keskisarja tries to land a leg kick but Asztalos saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Keskisarja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Keskisarja throws a head kick but Asztalos moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keskisarja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Keskisarja thows a leg kick but Asztalos checks it
and Asztalos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asztalos lands a right hook to the body.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Keskisarja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keskisarja down.
Keskisarja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asztalos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Keskisarja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keskisarja throws a body kick that misses.
Asztalos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asztalos lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Keskisarja throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asztalos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Asztalos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keskisarja. Keskisarja obviously looking to wear him down.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Keskisarja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja thumps Asztalos with a low kick.
Keskisarja tries to land a front kick but Asztalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos connects with the punch.
Keskisarja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asztalos blocks a head kick by Keskisarja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Keskisarja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Keskisarja drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keskisarja throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskisarja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a straight right.
Keskisarja is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asztalos.
Keskisarja connects with the punch.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asztalos cracks Keskisarja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Keskisarja looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Keskisarja checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Keskisarja blocks the leg kick.
Keskisarja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keskisarja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Keskisarja lands a nice looking body kick.
Asztalos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Asztalos looks to land a left hand but Keskisarja moved out of range nicely.
Keskisarja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keskisarja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asztalos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Keskisarja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asztalos doesn't seem phased though.
Keskisarja loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Keskisarja moves away and avoids it.
Keskisarja moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Keskisarja.#T4#
Keskisarja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keskisarja misses with the body kick
and Asztalos counters with a low kick, right behind Keskisarja 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskisarja throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Keskisarja only half commits.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja misses with an uppercut
letting Asztalos counter with a right hand.
Keskisarja misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Keskisarja wants to clinch
and Asztalos counters with a nice body shot.
Asztalos digs a good hook to Keskisarja's body.
Keskisarja lands a lovely overhand right.
Keskisarja defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Keskisarja counters with a three punch combo that has Asztalos backing up. Asztalos nods at Keskisarja to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Keskisarja tries to clinch there but Asztalos circles away.
Keskisarja throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Keskisarja tenderised Asztalos's leg. Asztalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Keskisarja misses
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keskisarja tries to clinch but Asztalos moves away
and Keskisarja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keskisarja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keskisarja. That did some damage!
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keskisarja.
Asztalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keskisarja throws a counter high kick but Asztalos was just alert enough to avoid it.
Asztalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Keskisarja.
Asztalos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asztalos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Asztalos moves out of range as Keskisarja throws a body kick.
Asztalos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keskisarja misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asztalos throws a right hand that Keskisarja ducks under and follows up with a left that Keskisarja also avoids with ease.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskisarja was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keskisarja throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos flicks out a counter leg kick but Keskisarja steps away.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Keskisarja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Keskisarja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos catches Keskisarja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keskisarja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kari Keskisarja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Keskisarja cracks Asztalos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keskisarja throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja tries to land a body kick
and Asztalos counters with an outside leg kick.
Keskisarja misses with a straight right.
Keskisarja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keskisarja slips a jab from Asztalos.#CL#
Keskisarja closes the distance and clinches.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keskisarja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asztalos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keskisarja's elbow.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Asztalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keskisarja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asztalos stuns Keskisarja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asztalos blocks a head kick by Keskisarja.
Crunch! Keskisarja slams his shin into Asztalos's torso.
Asztalos lands a two punch combo.
Keskisarja tries a head kick but it misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Keskisarja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 dodges the punch combination from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asztalos checks it well.
Asztalos avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Asztalos throws a nice looking combination but Keskisarja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keskisarja misses with a kick to the body
and Keskisarja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Keskisarja.
It looked like Keskisarja was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asztalos.
Keskisarja misses with a head kick.
Keskisarja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asztalos counters with a nice uppercut.
Keskisarja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos throws out a counter right but Keskisarja avoids it with no problem.
Asztalos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keskisarja throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos connects with a nice looking jab.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keskisarja misses with a kick to the body.
Asztalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keskisarja's calf.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskisarja is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asztalos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!

Alex Asztalos is the new middleweight champion!
Alex Asztalos very nearly forgot to thank King of Fists amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Holmgang 10     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asztalos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Muakbar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Asztalos ducked under it nicely.
Muakbar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muakbar. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Muakbar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asztalos moves out of range as Muakbar strikes.
Asztalos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asztalos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muakbar misses with a few strikes there.
Muakbar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asztalos finds it's way round the side to connect with Muakbar's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Asztalos as he connects with a hook.
Muakbar misses with a hook
and Asztalos counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asztalos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muakbar doesn't seem bothered though.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Muakbar does no damage. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Asztalos as Muakbar shoots in.
Muakbar misses with a body punch
and Muakbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muakbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Muakbar's front leg but catches the back leg as Muakbar tries to avoid it.
Muakbar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muakbar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asztalos can pounce on him.
Muakbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muakbar looks for a takedown but Asztalos sprawls well.
Asztalos flicks out a counter leg kick but Muakbar steps away.
Muakbar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muakbar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asztalos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muakbar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice cross by Asztalos.
Asztalos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haji Muakbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muakbar misses with a leg kick
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muakbar looks to land a combination but Asztalos avoids it well.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Muakbar is just out of range.
Asztalos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muakbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Asztalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Muakbar throws a series of punches but Asztalos avoids them all with ease.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Muakbar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Muakbar misses with a wild body shot.
Muakbar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asztalos slips a straight right by Muakbar.
Muakbar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muakbar walks into a jab.
Muakbar is looking to wear down Asztalos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asztalos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muakbar on the side of the head. #T3#
Asztalos lands with an uppercut that bounces Muakbar off the ropes and back into range.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muakbar walks into a stiff left hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muakbar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asztalos finds it's way round the side to connect with Muakbar's head. #KD2#
Asztalos cracks Muakbar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Asztalos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Muakbar to stand back up!#ROC2#
Muakbar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Muakbar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asztalos lands a jab to Muakbar's midsection.
Asztalos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asztalos is looking to slow Muakbar down with leg kicks.
Muakbar tries to close the distance and clinch but Asztalos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muakbar seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Muakbar moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Asztalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muakbar misses with a body shot.
Asztalos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asztalos lands a glancing blow to the side of Muakbar's head.#CL#
Muakbar drives through and clinches with Asztalos against the ropes. #T4#
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos is leaning against Muakbar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muakbar scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muakbar.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Asztalos breaks the clinch.
Asztalos lands with a straight right. Muakbar didn't see that one coming.
Muakbar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muakbar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asztalos cracks Muakbar with a good jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Asztalos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Asztalos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Muakbar's head.
Haji Muakbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asztalos jabs at Muakbar's body.
Asztalos lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muakbar.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Muakbar off balance momentarily.
Muakbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Asztalos coming out on top.
Muakbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muakbar misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muakbar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Muakbar moves out of range.
Muakbar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muakbar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Muakbar looks for a takedown but Asztalos sprawls well.#T1#
Muakbar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Muakbar needs to keep his hands up - Asztalos had a free shot at his head there.
Muakbar misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Asztalos.
Muakbar misses with a series of wild punches.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muakbar.
Asztalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asztalos.
Asztalos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Jab, jab by Asztalos - just one landing.
Muakbar swings widly with a right hand
and Asztalos counters with a nice leg kick.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asztalos dips to his left and cracks Muakbar with an uppercut!
Muakbar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asztalos.
Muakbar wants to clinch
and Muakbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muakbar walks straight into a right hand from Asztalos - that's dropped him! Asztalos jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Muakbar from any more punishment! Muakbar complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Asztalos!
Alex Asztalos is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Alex Asztalos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Haji Muakbar spoke after the fight, saying 'the roid rage just didn't kick in this time'.

 

Event: Holmgang 5     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Asztalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asztalos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clifton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asztalos but Asztalos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clifton misses with a takedown
letting Asztalos counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Clifton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Clifton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clifton has his takedown stuffed
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asztalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clifton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asztalos lands with a right hand.
Asztalos connects with a body shot.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Asztalos.#T1#
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clifton.
Clifton moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Clifton staying out of range there.
Clifton darts in looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets double underhooks and turns Clifton into the ropes.
Clifton with a poor takedown
and Asztalos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asztalos but Asztalos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clifton fails with the takedown.
Asztalos tests Clifton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asztalos. That's going to slow Clifton down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clifton. #T2#
Asztalos stuffs the takedown.
Clifton closes the distance and clinches up with Asztalos, looking for a takedown. Clifton pushes Asztalos against the ropes but Asztalos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clifton's sensitive parts.
Clifton closes the distance and clinches up with Asztalos, looking for a takedown. Clifton pushes Asztalos against the ropes but Asztalos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clifton darts in looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets double underhooks and turns Clifton into the ropes.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Clifton.
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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Clifton feints and as Asztalos raises his hands in defense, Clifton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Asztalos manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Clifton backwards.
Clifton fails to pull guard.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
Clifton blocking some punches.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body.
Clifton is breathing heavily.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Clifton controls his hands.
Clifton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clifton's elbow.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Clifton blocks it.
Clifton jumps guard but Asztalos stands there with Clifton around his waist. Clifton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Clifton.
A short right from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Clifton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asztalos walks away with a smile on his face. Clifton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Clifton. #ES2#
Asztalos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos throws a body punch but Clifton moves out of range.
Clifton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asztalos sprawls and moves away.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asztalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clifton takes one on the button.
Asztalos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clifton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Clifton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the body.
Clifton dives in for a single leg takedown but Asztalos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Asztalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Asztalos lands a glancing blow to the side of Clifton's head.
Clifton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Clifton tries to counter with a takedown but Asztalos is quick to defend against it.
Asztalos tests Clifton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clifton dives in for a single leg takedown but Asztalos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Asztalos misses with a few strikes there.
Clifton attempts a counter takedown but Asztalos avoids it well and moves away.
Clifton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asztalos pinned against the ropes. Asztalos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asztalos scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Clifton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clifton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asztalos keeps working.
Clifton stops Asztalos from getting back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
Asztalos pushes Clifton off and gets back to his feet.
Clifton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asztalos circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asztalos lands a really nice looking cross but Clifton seems unphased.
Asztalos scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Asztalos misses the target.
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clifton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clifton misses with a takedown attempt - Asztalos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clifton.
Clifton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clifton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asztalos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clifton thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clifton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Clifton slips the punch.
Asztalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Asztalos misses with a straight right.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clifton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy right hand. Clifton should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Clifton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clifton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clifton shoots in for a takedown but Asztalos shows good takedown defense.
Clifton doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Asztalos to counter with a crisp jab.
Clifton misses with a takedown
and Asztalos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Clifton is rocked!
Clifton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Clifton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Clifton tries for a takedown but Asztalos circles away easily#CL2#
and Asztalos counters by moving into the clinch.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Clifton seems to have got his legs back now.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clifton controls the action.
Clifton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asztalos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asztalos takes a swing at Clifton's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clifton tries for a takedown but Asztalos circles away easily#KD2#
and Asztalos counters with a nice right hand that sends Clifton toppling to the canvas! Clifton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Asztalos finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clifton walks straight into a right hand from Asztalos - that's dropped him! Asztalos jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Clifton from any more punishment! Clifton complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Asztalos!
A very excited looking Alex Asztalos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 08, 2016
#R1#
Kent shoots in for a double leg but Asztalos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kent has his takedown stuffed
and Asztalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asztalos is fending him off so far but Kent persists. Nope, Asztalos circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Asztalos misses the target.
Alex Asztalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Kent.#TD2#
Kent closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Asztalos is looking to escape.
Asztalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Asztalos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kent is on him like a limpet, forcing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent tries for a takedown but Asztalos manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Kent has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asztalos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kent looking for a takedown.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kent or not.
Kent looking for a takedown. #T1#
A short left from Asztalos. #ROC#
Kent is rocked!
Kent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asztalos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kent looks winded!
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kent is still on wobbly legs! Can Asztalos finish him?
Asztalos stops a takedown attempt from Kent.
Kent seems to have recovered his senses.
Kent is looking for a takedown.
Kent has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asztalos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Asztalos cracks Kent with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos. #KD#
Asztalos lands a big right hand that sends Kent to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Kent! #CUT#
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Asztalos stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kent takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asztalos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Asztalos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asztalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asztalos but Asztalos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD#
Asztalos cracks Kent with a big right hand and Kent goes down!#SU#
Asztalos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##TD2#
Kent gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Asztalos throws Kent to one side and escapes!
Asztalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asztalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asztalos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kent gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Asztalos gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kent is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
A relieved looking Alex Asztalos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 30, 2016
#R1#
Asztalos scores with a body shot.
Asztalos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grant wants to clinch but Asztalos slips to the side
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
A big left from Grant misses.
Grant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant needs to keep his hands up - Asztalos had a free shot at his head there.
Asztalos takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Asztalos does it's job there.
Grant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asztalos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Grant is rocked!
Grant throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts. #T1#
Grant looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Grant lands a head shot.
Grant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asztalos cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
Asztalos's corner calls for a 1-2. Asztalos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grant is still on wobbly legs! Can Asztalos finish him?
Asztalos closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Grant! Asztalos dives in looking to finish! Grant is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos!
A relieved looking Alex Asztalos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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