Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EMPIRE KT PPV
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Astalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Hanma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanma. Hanma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Astalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Astalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hanma clinches.
Astalo misses with a body punch. #BC#
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Astalo. Astalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanma misses with a series of wild punches.
Astalo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Astalo. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Good leg kick by Astalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Astalo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.#T1#
Astalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Astalo throws a sloppy head kick and Hanma moves out of range easily.
Hanma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Astalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Astalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Astalo throws a low kick, looking for Hanma's leg but Hanma calmly moves out of range.
A low kick from Astalo misses
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Hanma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astalo.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Astalo 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.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Astalo lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Astalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Astalo slips a jab and a cross from Hanma.
Hanma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanma slips under a jab from Astalo.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
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!
Hanma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanma lands a glancing blow to the side of Astalo's head.
Astalo cracks Hanma with an open hand slap.#T2#
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Astalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanma.
Astalo looks for the body kick but Hanma saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Hanma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Astalo.
Astalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma takes one to the chin there.
Astalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo is looking to slow Hanma down with leg kicks.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Astalo.
Hanma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Astalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanma's head.
Hanma defending well as Astalo loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma blocks a head kick by Astalo. #T3#
Astalo throws a low kick but Hanma avoids it.
Hanma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Astalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Astalo missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Astalo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Astalo does it's job there.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Astalo.
Astalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astalo cracks Hanma with an open hand slap.
Astalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Astalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Astalo slips the punch.
Hanma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Astalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanma doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Astalo's shoulder, as Astalo tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Astalo punishes Hanma's body with a nice straight punch.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Hanma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanma misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Hanma moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Astalo wants to land a leg kick but Hanma is out of range.
Astalo misses with a straight left. #CL#
Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Astalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Astalo. #BC#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Astalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that round.
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#
Astalo throws a nice looking combination but Hanma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Astalo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astalo.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Astalo pushes him off.
Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astalo.
Astalo scores with a leg kick.
Astalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanma moves to clinch but Astalo breaks away
and Astalo counters with a good low kick that Hanma was not able to check.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch but Astalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astalo throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Astalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Astalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Astalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanma counters with a three punch combo that has Astalo backing up. Astalo nods at Hanma to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma blocks a leg kick.
Astalo 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.
Hanma misses with a straight right. #T1#
A slow jab from Hanma misses its intended target. #CL#
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Astalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
Astalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanma on the side of the head.
Astalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanma on the side of the head.
A big left from Hanma misses.
A swing and a miss from Hanma.
Astalo throws a low kick but Hanma avoids it.
Astalo fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanma in the body. #T2#
Astalo lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma takes a swing at Astalo's ribcage but misses.
Astalo tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma takes a swing at Astalo's ribcage but misses.
Astalo works the jab nicely.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo lands with a hook. Hanma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Astalo. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Astalo scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo misses with a right hand
and Astalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Astalo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hanma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Astalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Astalo moves away and avoids it.
Astalo throws a leg kick
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Hanma throws a hook but Astalo avoids it easily.
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Hanma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanma.
Astalo looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Astalo slips a straight right by Hanma.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Astalo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astalo.
Astalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch but Astalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Astalo throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Astalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astalo 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 Hanma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astalo 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 Hanma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Astalo scores with a leg kick.
Astalo throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astalo.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Astalo.
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanma.
Hanma scores with a jab to the head.
Astalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Astalo circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Astalo throws a shot to the body.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo is looking to slow Hanma down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanma misses the jab.
Astalo scores with a head kick.
Astalo throws an off balance right hand
and Hanma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Astalo throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
Rami Astalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
Astalo punishes Hanma's body with a nice straight punch.
Astalo scores with a hook to the body. Hanma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Astalo misses with an uppercut.
Astalo throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo needs to keep his hands up - Hanma had a free shot at his head there.
Hanma walks into a left hand.
Hanma throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma ducks right into an uppercut from Astalo.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Some bone on bone action there as Hanma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hanma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Hanma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Astalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanma scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Hanma moves into range and clinches up with Astalo.
Hanma tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Astalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Hanma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Astalo is trying to stall.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Hanma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma. #BC#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Astalo cracks Hanma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Astalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Astalo cracks a nice hook into Hanma's ribs.
Astalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanma slips a jab and a cross from Astalo. #CL#
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanma throws a body shot but no joy.
Astalo misses with a straight right.
Hanma throwing a counter right hand but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Astalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Astalo lands with a nice body kick.
Astalo tries to work over Hanma's front leg with a kick but Hanma checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanma misses the target.
Astalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astalo 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 Hanma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Hanma takes a swing at Astalo's ribcage but misses.
Astalo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma checks the leg kick.#T3#
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astalo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Astalo gets tackled into the ropes by Hanma. Hanma maintains the clinch.
Rami Astalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanma avoids the elbow strike from Astalo, against the ropes.
Astalo lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment.
Astalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards. #BC#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Astalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma swings for the body but Astalo moves out of range.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Astalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Astalo. That snapped Hanma's head back.
A combination from Astalo does no damage. #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!
Astalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Astalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma throws a shot to the body.
Astalo scores with a leg kick.
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanma. That did some damage!
Astalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma looks to land a combination. Astalo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Hanma lands a lovely overhand right.
Hanma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Astalo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanma checks a leg kick.
Hanma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Astalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Astalo 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Astalo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rami Astalo made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EMP KT 12
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Less closes the distance and pushes Astalo back into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Less.
Astalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Less won't allow it.
Less dodges an elbow strike from Astalo.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo can't find room to land a body shot as Less controls the action.
Less misses with a body punch.
Astalo takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Rami Astalo has been cut.
Less misses with a knee to the head.
Less lands a damaging elbow.
Less unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Less creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Astalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Less lands with a light punch inside.
Astalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Less controls his hands.
Less blocks an uppercut.
Astalo avoiding damage as Less throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Less.
Less pushes off an throws an elbow but Astalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Astalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Astalo is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Astalo.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Less lands a nice elbow.
Astalo blocks the elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Astalo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Less misses with a body punch.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Less lands a left hand.
Less creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Less lands an elbow inside.
Less lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Less.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Less tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Less doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Astalo.
Less is working Astalo over against the ropes.
Astalo prevents a body shot from Less.
Astalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Less tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Less leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Astalo throws an elbow but misses.
Less lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Astalo working hard to break the clinch.
Less tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astalo blocking some punches.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astalo working aggressively here.
Less lands a damaging elbow.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Less lands an elbow inside.
Less with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Less.
Less throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Astalos head.
Less throws a knee to the head but misses.
Less blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Less lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Less.
Less lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Less creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Less scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Astalo can't find room to land a body shot as Less controls the action.
Astalo is trying to force a seperation but Less has the dominant position.
Less blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Less lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Less.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astalo.
Astalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo blocks a body shot from Less.
Less keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Astalo's efforts to push away.
Astalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Astalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Less blocks an elbow strike from Astalo.
Astalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Astalo blocks the elbow strike.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Less misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo gets through Less's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Less lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Less throws an elbow but it misses.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Less throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Astalo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Astalo manages to break the clinch.
Less misses with a low kick. #T4#
Astalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Less can pounce on him.
Less has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Astalo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Astalo punishes Less's body with a nice straight punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Less, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Less. That's going to slow Astalo down.
Less misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astalo.
Less lands a nice hook to Astalo's body. Astalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Less tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Astalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Less connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Astalo misses.
Less connects with a crisp jab.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Less was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Astalo misses with a low kick. #CL#
Astalo moves into range and clinches up with Less.
Less lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Less.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astalo lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Name Less has been cut.
Astalo takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Less.
Less lands an elbow just above Astalo 's eye.
Less lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Less missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Name Less dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Less lands a glancing blow to the side of Astalo's head.
Astalo digs a good hook to Less's body.
Less checks a leg kick.
Less looks to land a combination. Astalo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Astalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Less.
Less defending well as Astalo loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Less fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Less scores with a hook.
Less misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astalo.
Less throws a quick inside leg kick.
Astalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Less misses with a low kick.
Less moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Less lands a jab to the nose.
Name Less seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Less fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Astalo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Less takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Less with a hook.
Less throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Astalo on the side of the head.
Less tries to clinch up.#T1#
Astalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Less staying out of range there.
Astalo with a jab.
Astalo avoids the head kick by Less.
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Less flicks out a counter leg kick but Astalo steps away.
A leg kick checked by Less.
Less staying out of range there.
Astalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo throws a body punch but Less moves out of range.
Less lands a nice leg kick that just misses Astalo's sensitive parts.
Less has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Less with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Less.
Less thows a left - swing and a miss!
Less misses the jab.
Less swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Less is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Astalo as he connects with a hook.
Less takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Astalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Astalo throws a leg kick but Less moved away.
Less getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Less lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Less. Those never looked like landing.
Less moves away from the strike by Astalo.
Less tries a quick counter leg kick but Astalo is wise to it.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Less counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Astalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Astalo prevents a body shot from Less.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Less.
Less gets through Astalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Less.
Astalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Astalo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Less blocks an elbow strike from Astalo.
Still in the clinch, Less scores with a nice short uppercut.
Less lands an elbow inside that Astalo shrugs off.
Astalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Less takes a shot to the head.
Less lands a hook that snaps the head of Astalo backwards. #T3#
Less working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Less lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Astalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Less. Less obviously looking to wear him down.
Less blocks a leg kick.
Less moves in looking to clinch but Astalo pushes him off.
Astalo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Astalo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Less lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Astalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Less's corner calls for a 1-2. Less obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Less fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Astalo lands with a kick to the temple. Less shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Less clobbers Astalo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Astalo misses with a looping right.
Astalo throws a body punch but Less moves out of range.
Less works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Less checks the leg kick nicely there.
Less scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Astalo doesn't seem bothered though.
Astalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Less.
Astalo missing with a left hand there. Less was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Less throws a series of punches but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo moves out of range of the body kick from Less.
Less connects with a solid leg kick.
Less has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Astalo.#CL2#
Less closes the distance and clinches.
Astalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Less looking to throw knees to the head but Astalo is blocking nicely.
Less working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Name Less seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Less tries to land knees in the clinch but Astalo avoids the damage to the body.
Less blocks an elbow strike from Astalo.
Less tries to throw a body punch but Astalo avoids it by throwing Less back against the ropes.
Less is leaning against Astalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Less throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Astalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Less.
Less lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Less tries a knee to the head but Astalo blocks it.
Less blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Less won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Name Less showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Astalo 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.
Less with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Astalo throws a front kick aimed at Less's knee but Less avoids it well.
Less tries to land a leg kick but Astalo saw it coming and moves away.
Less connects with a jab.
Less bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Astalo's head backwards.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Astalo jabs Less to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Less scores with a hook.
Astalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Less.
Less throws a leg kick but Astalo checks it.
Less misses the jab.
Less blocks a head kick by Astalo.
Less swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Less misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Astalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Less was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Astalo is looking to wear down Less with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Less lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Less buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Astalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Less.
Astalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1##CL#
Astalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Less, pushing him back against the ropes.
Less has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Astalo blocking some punches.
Astalo is trying to force a seperation but Less has the dominant position.
Less lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Less lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Less lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Astalo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Less connects with a good right hand that stumbles Astalo. Astalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Less checks a low kick from Astalo.
Less keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Less on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Less instigates a clinch. #BC#
Astalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Less throws a shot to the body.
Less walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Astalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Less misses with a wild body shot.
Less fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Astalo blocks the leg kick.
Astalo is looking to counter punch.
Astalo misses with a head kick. #CL#
Astalo moves into the clinch.#T2#
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Less throws an elbow but it misses.
Astalo takes an elbow to the temple.
Less throws a knee to the head but misses.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astalo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Less creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Astalo's defenses.
Less lands an elbow just above Astalo 's eye.
Less blocks an uppercut.
Less landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Less lands a nice shot to the body.
Astalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Less scores with a shoulder strike.
Less lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!
Less lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Astalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Less lands an elbow that stopped Astalo in his tracks for a moment.
Less working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Less lands a shoulder strike.
Astalo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Less lands a knee to the head.
Less creates a bit of distance and cracks Astalo with a big uppercut! Astalo goes down! The referee pushes Less away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Astalo make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Less takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Name Less!
Name Less seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Rami Astalo had this to say: 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: OC! KT 10
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
Wightman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Astalo misses.
Wightman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Astalo to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Astalo lands but Wightman takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Astalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wightman stuns Astalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Astalo tries to clinch up.
Astalo tries to clinch but Wightman is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wightman.
Wightman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo defending well as Wightman loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astalo scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Astalo drops his hands momentarily and Wightman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Astalo works Wightman's body with a nice hook.
Astalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wightman momentarily. #T1#
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wightman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Astalo.#KD2#
Wightman throws out a head kick that Astalo doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Astalo crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Astalo's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Rami Astalo has been cut.
Astalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Astalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Wightman misses with a low kick.
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!
Wightman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wightman looks to land a body kick but Astalo moved away.#CL#
Astalo rushes Wightman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wightman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Astalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Astalo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wightman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo lands with a left to the head.
Wightman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wightman blocks an uppercut.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Wightman throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
Wightman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wightman throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Astalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wightman's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Wightman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Wightman avoids the elbow strike from Astalo, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Wightman.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Wightman takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wightman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Wightman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wightman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Astalo lands an uppercut.
Astalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Blake Wightman should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Rami Astalo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wightman takes one to the side of the head.
Wightman misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Astalo misses its target.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo throws out a loose jab but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Wightman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Astalo checks a low kick from Wightman.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wightman throws a head kick but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Wightman misses.
Wightman throws a low kick but Astalo avoids it.
Wightman misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
Wightman motions for Astalo to come forward. Wightman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Astalo there.
Astalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Astalo.
Astalo slips under a jab.
Wightman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Wightman avoids the body shot from Astalo. #T1#
Good leg kick by Astalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Wightman gets tackled into the cage by Astalo. Astalo maintains the clinch.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wightman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Wightman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wightman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astalo.
Astalo lands a left hand.
Wightman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astalo.
Wightman lands a hook that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Astalo.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Astalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Wightman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Astalo tries to land a knee to the head but Wightman blocks with his arms.
Wightman tries to land knees in the clinch but Astalo avoids the damage to the body.
Wightman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wightman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Astalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wightman's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Astalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Astalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wightman blocks an uppercut.
Wightman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Astalo throws an elbow but misses.
Astalo works on Wightman's body with a couple of short punches.
Wightman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wightman throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo.
Astalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rami Astalo's cut.
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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Astalo misses with a looping right.
Astalo loads up on a big right hand but Wightman slips the punch.
Astalo throws out a leg kick but Wightman moves out of range and Astalo only half commits.
Wightman is looking for the big counter here.
Wightman motions for Astalo to come forward. Wightman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astalo.
Astalo lands with a nice combination. Wightman backs away looking to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wightman 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 Astalo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Astalo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wightman scores with a hook to the body. Astalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wightman.
Wightman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Astalo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Astalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wightman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Astalo scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Wightman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wightman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Astalo throws a series of punches but Wightman moves out of range.
Astalo connects with a body shot that sends Wightman's belly button to the back.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Wightman moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Wightman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wightman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wightman finds it's way round the side to connect with Astalo's head.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wightman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wightman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wightman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wightman.
Wightman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Astalo momentarily.
Wightman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Wightman throws a lazy uppercut
and Astalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman slips a jab and a cross from Astalo.
Wightman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Wightman throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Astalo moves out of range.
Wightman throws a hook to the side of Astalo's head but Astalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wightman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Astalo forces Wightman back against the cage and clinches.
Astalo lands a damaging elbow.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wightman is leaning against Astalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
Astalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Astalo lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Astalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Astalo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OC! KT 7
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Astalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Astalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ippo counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Astalo has closed the distance and engaged Ippo in a clinch.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ippo throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Astalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Astalo misses with some punches.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Astalo avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astalo.#BC2#
Astalo manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ippo misses with a leg kick.
Ippo lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo avoids a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Astalo 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.
Astalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astalo moves away.
Astalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ippo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Astalo misses with an uppercut.
Ippo scores with a punch to the head.
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Astalo lands with a hook. Ippo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astalo looks to throw the jab but Ippo is out of range.
Ippo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ippo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Astalo will feel that in the morning.
Ippo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo moves forwards but Ippo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ippo scores with a nice head shot.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Astalo misses #CL#
and Ippo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astalo.
Astalo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ippo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astalo blocks an uppercut.
Ippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Astalo working aggressively here.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Astalo is blocking nicely.
Ippo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Ippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astalo.
Ippo lands a good knee to the midsection. Astalo won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ippo.
A head punch on the inside from Ippo fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Astalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ippo's brow.
Astalo misses with some punches.
Ippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Ippo.
Ippo blocking some punches.
Astalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Ippo.
A short right from Astalo on the inside.
Ippo scores with a knee to the head.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ippo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Astalo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Astalo looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astalo.
Ippo lands a good knee to the midsection. Astalo won't want to take too many of those.
Ippo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makunouchi Ippo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Astalo throws a body punch but Ippo moves out of range.
Ippo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ippo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Astalo. Astalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Astalo. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Astalo tenderised Ippo's leg. Ippo is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Ippo clinches.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ippo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Astalo is defending well for now.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Ippo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Astalo can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Ippo.
Astalo is trying to push Ippo away but Ippo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Astalo throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Astalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ippo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ippo catches Astalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Astalo lands a slapping body shot.
Ippo looks to throw the jab but Astalo is out of range.
Astalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ippo throws out the jab.
Ippo wants to clinch.#T1#
Astalo feints and then cracks Ippo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ippo down.
Ippo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Astalo. That did some damage!
Astalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ippo's calf.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ippo avoids the head kick by Astalo.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Ippo scores with a nice right hand.
Ippo lands a leg kick that knocks Astalo off balance momentarily.
Astalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makunouchi Ippo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ippo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astalo cracks Ippo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ippo misses with an uppercut.
Astalo needs to keep his hands up - Ippo had a free shot at his head there.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Ippo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ippo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Astalo throws a right hand that Ippo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ippo also avoids with ease.#T2#
Astalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ippo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Astalo.
Ippo moves in looking to clinch but Astalo pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Ippo. Those never looked like landing.
Ippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo throws a hook but Ippo blocks it.#CL#
Ippo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ippo working aggressively here.
Ippo trying to land knees to the body.
Astalo lands a left hand.
Ippo misses with some punches.
Ippo misses with a knee to the head.
Ippo pushes Astalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Astalo blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo blocking some punches. #BC2#
Astalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Ippo.
Astalo takes a swing at Ippo's ribcage but misses.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Makunouchi Ippo 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ippo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Astalo. That one must have hurt.
Astalo throws a front kick aimed at Ippo's knee but Ippo avoids it well.
Ippo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ippo as he connects with a hook.
Astalo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Astalo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ippo.
Astalo misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Ippo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Astalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Ippo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Astalo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ippo has him pressed against the cage.
Astalo lands an elbow that stopped Ippo in his tracks for a moment.
Ippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Astalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astalo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ippo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Astalo's face.
Astalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Astalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ippos head.
Makunouchi Ippo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Ippo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Astalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ippo's brow. #T1#
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ippo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Astalo is defending well for now.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ippo working aggressively here.
Ippo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Astalo.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo misses with some punches.
Astalo lands an elbow inside that Ippo shrugs off.
Ippo tries to land knees in the clinch but Astalo avoids the damage to the body.
Ippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astalo.
Astalo lands a nice elbow.
Rami Astalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ippo is keeping busy.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Astalo is blocking nicely.
Astalo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ippo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astalo backwards. #T2#
Astalo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Astalo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ippo misses with a knee to the head.
Ippo tries to land knees in the clinch but Astalo avoids the damage to the body.
Ippo scores with a shot to the side of Astalo's head.
Astalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ippo lands a shoulder strike.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ippo working Astalo over with knees to the body.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Astalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Astalo misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Ippo moves into the clinch.
Astalo avoiding damage as Ippo throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Ippo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Astalo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Astalo lands a left hand.
Ippo working aggressively here.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makunouchi Ippo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ippo 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makunouchi Ippo!
Makunouchi Ippo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Rami Astalo had this to say: 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: OC! KT 4
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Astalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Scorpion counter with a right hand.
Astalo misses with a hook to the body
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astalo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Astalo walks into a straight right hand from Scorpion.#ROC#
Astalo is rocked!#CL#
Scorpion clinches with his opponent.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Astalo. #BC2#
Astalo breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Astalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Astalo loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scorpion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Astalo.
Scorpion tries to clinch but Astalo is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scorpion swings for the body but Astalo moves out of range.
Scorpion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Astalo slips a jab from Scorpion.
Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Astalo.
Scorpion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Astalo throws out the jab. #T1#
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Astalo throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Astalo 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.
Astalo lands with an overhand left.
Scorpion blocks a jab.
Astalo throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
Scorpion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scorpion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scorpion lands with a slapping head kick.
Scorpion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scorpion.
Scorpion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astalo scores with the left hand. Scorpion knows he should have avoided that one.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Astalo. Those never looked like landing.
Scorpion cracks Astalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scorpion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astalo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scorpion at a distance. #CL#
Scorpion rushes Astalo and presses him up against the cage.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Astalo prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Astalo controls the action.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Astalo's ribcage. Astalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion digs a right hand underneath Astalo's ribcage. Astalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Scorpion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astalo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Scorpion seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Astalo can turn it around.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Astalos head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silva Scorpion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scorpion takes one on the button.
Scorpion takes one to the chin there.
Astalo is looking to slow Scorpion down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Scorpion presses Astalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astalo lands a left hand.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Astalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scorpion's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astalo.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Scorpion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Scorpion has closed the distance and engaged Astalo in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion misses with the head strike. #T1#
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Astalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Astalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astalo blocks a head kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion takes a swing at Astalo's ribcage but misses.
Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Astalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scorpion is looking to clinch but Astalo is avoiding it.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Astalo can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Astalo. Beautiful body shot.
Astalo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scorpion is out of range.
Astalo looks to throw the jab but Scorpion is out of range.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scorpion. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion slips a jab and a cross from Astalo. #CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
Astalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards. #T2#
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Astalo blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Astalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Astalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Astalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Astalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Astalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Astalo.
Astalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo lands a shoulder strike.
Scorpion avoids the elbow strike from Astalo, against the cage.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Astalo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Astalo lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rami Astalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Astalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Astalo. That snapped Scorpion's head back.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scorpion takes a swing at Astalo's ribcage but misses.
Astalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scorpion throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Astalo misses.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scorpion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Astalo tries to keep at a distance but Scorpion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Astalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Astalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Scorpion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astalo.
Astalo lands a right hand.
Astalo blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Astalo.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Astalo's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astalo.
Scorpion blocks an elbow strike.
Scorpion managing to block the knees to the body from Astalo.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Astalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Astalo controls the action. #BC#
Scorpion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Scorpion moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astalo.
Scorpion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Astalo checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Astalo catches Scorpion right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Scorpion thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Scorpion rushes Astalo and presses him up against the cage.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astalo trying to land knees to the body.
Silva Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Astalo is trying to push Scorpion away but Scorpion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Astalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Astalo controls the action.
Astalo tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Astalo gets through Scorpion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Astalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rami Astalo.
I think Astalo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo very nearly forgot to thank RAGS of a RONIN 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: OC! KT 2
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Sor. Khamsing scores with a jab to the head.
Astalo misses with a straight left.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
Sor. Khamsing jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Sor. Khamsing clinches.
Astalo lands a left hand. #BC#
Astalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sor. Khamsing throws a hook but Astalo avoids it easily.
Astalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Astalo misses with a straight right.
Astalo tries to score with a low kick but Sor. Khamsing moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing jabs Astalo right on the nose. Astalo blinks but takes it well.
Astalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sor. Khamsing lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sor. Khamsing is looking to clinch.
Astalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sor. Khamsing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sor. Khamsing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sor. Khamsing has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Astalo throws a series of punches but Sor. Khamsing avoids them all with ease.
Astalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sor. Khamsing wants to clinch up but Astalo keeps it at a distance.
Astalo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Sor. Khamsing walks into a jab.
Astalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sor. Khamsing .
Astalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sor. Khamsing tries to counter with a clinch but Astalo shakes him off and moves away.
Sor. Khamsing scores with the left hand. Astalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Sor. Khamsing doesn't manage to clinch there - Astalo circles away.
Sor. Khamsing misses with an uppercut. Astalo saw that one coming.
Astalo misses with a few strikes there.
Astalo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sor. Khamsing at a distance.
Astalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sor. Khamsing manages to avoid it.
Astalo lands an overhand right.
Astalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sor. Khamsing scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sor. Khamsing jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sor. Khamsing is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Astalo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astalo slips under a jab from Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sor. Khamsing tries to clinch but Astalo is having none of it.
Sor. Khamsing connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Sor. Khamsing misses its intended target.
Sor. Khamsing avoids the body shot from Astalo. #T2#
Astalo missing with a left hand there. Sor. Khamsing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Astalo does no damage.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sor. Khamsing lands with an overhand left.
Sor. Khamsing connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Astalo momentarily.
Astalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sor. Khamsing .
Astalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a low kick.
Sor. Khamsing slips under a jab.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Astalo slips under a jab from Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sor. Khamsing . Astalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sor. Khamsing throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a low kick as Astalo jumps back.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Astalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sor. Khamsing .
Astalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astalo throws a hook but Sor. Khamsing blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Astalo.
Astalo sets himself, and Sor. Khamsing steps forward looking for the clinch! Astalo avoids it this time.
Astalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sor. Khamsing .
Astalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Astalo on the side of the head.
Sor. Khamsing connects with a single shot there.
Astalo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a jab to the body
and Astalo counters with a thumping low kick.
Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sor. Khamsing .
Astalo blocks a low kick nicely.
Astalo throws a hook to the side of Sor. Khamsing 's head but Sor. Khamsing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Astalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing throws a jab when Astalo was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sor. Khamsing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Sor. Khamsing lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sor. Khamsing lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Astalo swings for the body but Sor. Khamsing moves out of range.
Sor. Khamsing tries to clinch but Astalo is having none of it.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Astalo throws a sloppy head kick and Sor. Khamsing moves out of range easily.
Sor. Khamsing tries a low kick but Astalo avoids it.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sor. Khamsing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Astalo misses with an uppercut. Sor. Khamsing saw that one coming.
Astalo throws a leg kick but Sor. Khamsing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sor. Khamsing steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Astalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo works the jab nicely.
Astalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sor. Khamsing is looking to chop away at Astalo's legs.
Astalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saenchai Sor. Khamsing dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Astalo tried to score with a low kick but Sor. Khamsing checks it.
Astalo thumps Sor. Khamsing with a low kick.
Sor. Khamsing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astalo.
Astalo walks into a jab.
Astalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing tests Astalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Sor. Khamsing throws a low kick, looking for Astalo's leg but Astalo calmly moves out of range.
Sor. Khamsing throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Saenchai Sor. Khamsing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sor. Khamsing tries a head kick but it misses.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Astalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Astalo lands.
Astalo 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. #CL2#
Sor. Khamsing has managed to clinch.
Sor. Khamsing avoids a wild elbow strike from Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards. #T1#
Astalo blocks an elbow strike from Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Astalo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sor. Khamsing is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sor. Khamsing tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sor. Khamsing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astalo lands a left hand.
Astalo lands a shoulder strike.
Sor. Khamsing avoiding damage.
Sor. Khamsing lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Astalo gets through Sor. Khamsing 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sor. Khamsing has a couple of punches blocked by Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing trying to land knees to the body.
Sor. Khamsing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Astalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Astalo lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Astalo.
Astalo lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Sor. Khamsing throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Astalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sor. Khamsing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sor. Khamsing lands a right hand.
Sor. Khamsing trying to control the position but instead, Astalo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sor. Khamsing into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sor. Khamsing .
Astalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saenchai Sor. Khamsing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Sor. Khamsing .
Astalo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Sor. Khamsing on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rami Astalo has been cut.
Sor. Khamsing scores with a shoulder strike.
Astalo lands an elbow inside.
Sor. Khamsing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Astalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Sor. Khamsing throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Astalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sor. Khamsing scores with a shot to the side of Astalo's head.
Astalo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Sor. Khamsing .
Astalo has Sor. Khamsing pushed against the cage.
Astalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sor. Khamsing backwards.
Sor. Khamsing lands a good knee to the midsection. Astalo won't want to take too many of those.
Astalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sor. Khamsing throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing working aggressively here.
Sor. Khamsing throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Astalo breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Astalo misses the target.
Astalo throws a leg kick but Sor. Khamsing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sor. Khamsing connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Sor. Khamsing cracks the inside of Astalo's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sor. Khamsing throws a looping overhand right but Astalo ducks down to avoid it.
Sor. Khamsing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sor. Khamsing .
Astalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Sor. Khamsing misses with an uppercut.
Sor. Khamsing looks to land a right hand but Astalo moved out of range.
Sor. Khamsing tries to clinch up.
Sor. Khamsing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Astalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sor. Khamsing checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Astalo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sor. Khamsing is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Astalo misses its target.
Sor. Khamsing blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Sor. Khamsing steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saenchai Sor. Khamsing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rami Astalo's cut.
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#
Sor. Khamsing needs to keep his hands up - Astalo had a free shot at his head there.
Astalo motions for Sor. Khamsing to come forward. Astalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sor. Khamsing connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sor. Khamsing is looking to clinch.
Astalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sor. Khamsing tries to clinch up.
Sor. Khamsing lets loose with a powerful body kick. Astalo will feel that in the morning.
Sor. Khamsing walks into a straight right hand from Astalo.
Astalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sor. Khamsing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sor. Khamsing throws a big shot that misses.
Sor. Khamsing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astalo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Sor. Khamsing moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Sor. Khamsing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a knee to the head.
Astalo pushes Sor. Khamsing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Sor. Khamsing throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astalo blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Astalo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a punch on the inside.
Sor. Khamsing throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sor. Khamsing tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Astalo lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Astalo lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Astalo.
Astalo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sor. Khamsing fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astalo.
Astalo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sor. Khamsing fails to land.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a punch on the inside.
Sor. Khamsing is trying to stall.
Sor. Khamsing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Astalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astalo can't break the clinch.
Astalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astalo takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Sor. Khamsing .
Nice elbow from Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing lands a good knee to the midsection. Astalo won't want to take too many of those.
Astalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Astalo working aggressively here. #BC#
Astalo breaks from the clinch.
Astalo scores with a jab to the body.
Sor. Khamsing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astalo tried to counter with a leg kick but Sor. Khamsing avoided it.
Astalo staying out of range there.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sor. Khamsing moves away.
Astalo needs to keep his hands up - Sor. Khamsing had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Nice cross by Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing avoids the body shot from Astalo.
Nice defenses there by Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing tries to land a leg kick but Astalo saw it coming and moves away.
Sor. Khamsing tries to clinch up.
Astalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Astalo avoids the head kick by Sor. Khamsing .
Astalo slips a jab and a cross from Sor. Khamsing .
Astalo cracks a nice hook into Sor. Khamsing 's ribs.
Sor. Khamsing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Astalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sor. Khamsing s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sor. Khamsing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Astalo.
Astalo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sor. Khamsing throws a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Astalo. Sor. Khamsing shrugs it off though.
Astalo lands with a straight right. Sor. Khamsing didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sor. Khamsing scores with a sloppy right hand. Astalo should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a few strikes there.
Sor. Khamsing takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Sor. Khamsing gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Astalo tries to clinch but Sor. Khamsing is having none of it.
Sor. Khamsing with a jab.
Astalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sor. Khamsing .
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Rami Astalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sor. Khamsing misses with a body kick.
Astalo throws a nice looking combination but Sor. Khamsing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sor. Khamsing throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Astalo jabs Sor. Khamsing to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Astalo.
Sor. Khamsing is looking to clinch.
Astalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sor. Khamsing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Sor. Khamsing takes the fight into the clinch.
Astalo is leaning against Sor. Khamsing and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astalo can't find room to land a body shot as Sor. Khamsing controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rami Astalo.
Well Sor. Khamsing 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saenchai Sor. Khamsing !
In his post fight interview, Saenchai Sor. Khamsing gave a big smile as he said 'LEt's talk titles i want the winner of wade v haller next..THANK YOU OUT COLD for bring back KT to MMA TYCOON! the crowd erupts!'.
Rami Astalo spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: K-1 41 Diego vs Delaney
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Astalo there.
Astalo throws a low kick, looking for Abaddon's leg but Abaddon calmly moves out of range.
Abaddon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abaddon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Astalo wants to land a leg kick but Abaddon is out of range.
As Astalo backs away, Abaddon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Astalo 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.
Abaddon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abaddon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Astalo.
Abaddon moves out of range of the leg kick from Astalo.
Astalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abaddon.
Astalo scores with a punch to the head.
Abaddon throws a body shot but no joy.
Abaddon misses with a straight left.
Abaddon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Astalo checks it well.
Abaddon defending well as Astalo loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abaddon.
A good leg kick by Abaddon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abaddon is out of range and Astalo settles back down.
Abaddon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Astalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abaddon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abaddon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Abaddon is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Astalo.
Astalo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abaddon.
Abaddon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Astalo.
Abaddon lands a jab to Astalo's midsection.
Abaddon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo lands with a cross.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Astalo lands a nice hook to Abaddon's body. Abaddon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abaddon connects with a body shot.
Astalo lands with a hook. Abaddon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abaddon throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
A jab from Astalo does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astalo connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
Abaddon is looking to counter punch.
Astalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abaddon is able to avoid easily.
Astalo checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Abaddon throws a lazy right hand but Astalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abaddon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abaddon dodges the punch combination from Astalo.
Astalo misses with a right hand
and Abaddon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abaddon delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Abaddon misses.
A low kick from Astalo misses
letting Abaddon counter with a right hand.
Abaddon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Astalo is predictable there
letting Abaddon counter with a right hand.
Abaddon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abaddon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Abaddon.
Abaddon throws a body shot but no joy.
Astalo slips under a jab from Abaddon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo scores with a hook to the body. Abaddon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abaddon takes a swing at Astalo's ribcage but misses.
Abaddon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abaddon looks to land a body kick but Astalo moved away.
Astalo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rami Astalo 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#
A chopping leg kick lands by Abaddon.
Astalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abaddon to score with a decent uppercut.
Astalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abaddon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Astalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abaddon has time to react.
Astalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abaddon misses the shot to the body.
Astalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astalo throws a leg kick but Abaddon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abaddon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astalo.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abaddon.
Astalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Astalo blocks a jab.
Astalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astalo blocks a jab.
Astalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astalo throws a head kick that Abaddon semi-blocks.
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!
Abaddon tries to land a front kick but Astalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Astalo lands a front kick.
Astalo throws a right hand that misses
letting Abaddon counter with a right hand.
Abaddon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Astalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abaddon momentarily.
Astalo throws an overhand right that lands on Abaddon's shoulder, as Abaddon tries to avoid the shot.
Astalo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abaddon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Astalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abaddon can pounce on him.
Astalo is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Abaddon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Astalo.
Astalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abaddon takes a swing at Astalo's ribcage but misses.
Astalo misses with a body kick.
Abaddon tried to counter with a leg kick but Astalo avoided it.
Astalo avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abaddon misses with a hook.
Astalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abaddon jabs Astalo right on the nose. Astalo blinks but takes it well.
Abaddon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abaddon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Astalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abaddon scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Astalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Astalo tries to land a leg kick but Abaddon saw it coming and moves away.
Abaddon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abaddon scores with a nice head shot.
Astalo moves out of range as Abaddon throws a body kick.
Astalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Astalo scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abaddon.
Abaddon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Astalo.
Astalo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Astalo duly obliges.
Abaddon lands a nice looking body kick.
Astalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Abaddon is just out of range.
Astalo throws a series of punches but Abaddon moves out of range.
Abaddon throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Astalo checks a low kick from Abaddon.
Astalo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Abaddon.
A counter left hand to the body from Abaddon misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Abaddon throws a looping overhand right but Astalo ducks down to avoid it.
Abaddon misses with a body shot.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Astalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Astalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Abaddon is just out of range.
Astalo lands with a right hand.
Abaddon throws a big shot that misses.
Astalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abaddon throws a jab but it's blocked by Astalo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abaddon.
Astalo misses with a hook.
Abaddon jabs. That one connects to the head 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!
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Abaddon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Astalo tries to land a leg kick but Abaddon saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Astalo misses with the combination.
Astalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abaddon misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
Astalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice cross by Astalo.
Astalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ezekyle Abaddon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Abaddon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Astalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abaddon in his tracks.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abaddon swings for the body but Astalo moves out of range.
Rami Astalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Astalo lands a nice shot that snaps Abaddon's head back.
Abaddon swings widly with a right hand
and Astalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon misses with the body kick
and Astalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Astalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abaddon.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Astalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Abaddon should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Astalo misses.
Astalo lands a front kick.
Astalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abaddon digs a good hook to Astalo's body.
Abaddon throws a head kick but Astalo moves out of range.
Abaddon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astalo.
A slow jab from Abaddon misses its intended target.
Rami Astalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abaddon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Astalo. That one must have hurt.
Astalo thuds his right hand into Abaddon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Abaddon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abaddon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abaddon throws a big shot that misses.
Astalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abaddon's head backwards.
Abaddon tries a head kick but it misses.
Abaddon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Astalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Astalo 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo very nearly forgot to thank RAGS of a RONIN 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.
Ezekyle Abaddon was interviewed post fight and said 'you win or you learn.'.

Event: K-1 37 Durand vs Bobby
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Westover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Westover.
Astalo defending well as Westover loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Westover counters with a stiff right hand.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Westover moves into the clinch successfully.
Westover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Astalo blocking some punches.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo taking a breather.
Westover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westover throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo. #BC#
Astalo breaks from the clinch.
Westover takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Astalo scores with a leg kick.
Westover needs to keep his hands up - Astalo had a free shot at his head there.
Astalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astalo.
Westover throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Westover has managed to clinch. #T1#
Astalo tries to break free but Westover pushes him back against the ropes.
Westover pushes Astalo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Astalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Astalo misses with a knee to the head.
Astalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astalo.
Westover tries a body shot but Astalo blocks it.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Westover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Westover.
Westover swings wildly with an uppercut but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Astalo.
Astalo is trying to push Westover away but Westover has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Westover as Astalo tries to tie him up.
Astalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Westover has a couple of punches blocked by Astalo.
Astalo lands with a short shot to the head.
Astalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Westover 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!
Westover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo tries to throw a body punch but Westover avoids it by throwing Astalo back against the ropes.
Astalo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Westover fails to land.
Good body shot from Westover.
Westover misses with a punch to the body.
Westover misses with some punches.
Westover blocks a body shot from Astalo.
Westover tries to throw a body punch but Astalo avoids it by throwing Westover back against the ropes.
Westover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Astalo breaks from the clinch.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Westover moved out of range.
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 Rami Astalo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Astalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Westover.
Astalo throws a body kick that misses.
Astalo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Astalo throws a leg kick but Westover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Westover ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Westover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Astalo throws a push kick but Westover slaps the foot to one side.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo throws a big shot that misses.
Westover takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rami Astalo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Westover moves into range and clinches up with Astalo.
Tommy Westover seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Astalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Astalo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Westover takes a shot to the head.
Astalo misses with a body punch.
Westover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westover backwards.
Astalo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Westover.
Westover lands a nice uppercut.
Westover throws a head punch that misses.
Westover lands a body punch.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Astalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westover blocking some punches.
Westover takes an elbow to the forehead.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Westover swings wildly with an uppercut but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westover struggles to land a body shot inside as Astalo controls his hands. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Westover tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westover tries to throw a body punch but Astalo avoids it by throwing Westover back against the ropes.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Astalo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Astalo lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Westover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Astalo blocks an uppercut.
Astalo working aggressively here.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astalo works on Westover's body with a couple of short punches.
Westover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Astalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westover backwards.
Westover working aggressively here.
Westover lands with a light punch inside.
Astalo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Astalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Astalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westover moves away.
Westover now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tommy Westover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Westover has been cut.
Astalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Westover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Astalo.
Astalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westover can do to turn this around?
Astalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westover counters with a nice uppercut.
Westover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Astalo scores with a spinning back kick!
Westover walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Westover.
Astalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Astalo connects with a looping right hand.
Astalo throws a hook but Westover blocks it.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Astalo coming out on top.
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!
Astalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Westover staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Westover misses.
Westover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astalo moves away.
Astalo takes a swing at Westover's ribcage but misses.
Westover blocks the body kick.
Astalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Astalo.
Westover moves away from the strike by Astalo.
Astalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Astalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westover.
Westover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Westover.
Astalo motions for Westover to come forward. Astalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Westover misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Astalo pushes Westover up against the ropes in a clinch.
Astalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Westover or not.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Westover.
Rami Astalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Astalo.
Astalo prevents a body shot from Westover.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Westover.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Westover.
Westover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Astalo.
Astalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Westover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Westover.
Astalo tries to throw a body punch but Westover avoids it by throwing Astalo back against the ropes.
Astalo misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Westover.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Astalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Westover blocking some punches.
Westover is leaning against Astalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astalo blocks an uppercut.
Westover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Westover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westover working aggressively here.
Westover tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Astalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Astalo 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Astalo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rami Astalo waved his t-shirt featuring RAGS of a RONIN's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: K-1 34 Norris Jr vs Gonzalez
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Astalo catches Ippo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ippo scores with a nice right hand.
Ippo scores with a jab.
Astalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Astalo gets tackled into the ropes by Ippo. Ippo maintains the clinch.
Ippo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ippo blocks an elbow strike from Astalo.
Astalo takes a shot to the head.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Astalo managing to block the knees to the body from Ippo.
Ippo blocks an elbow strike from Astalo.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Ippo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astalo lands a nice elbow.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Ippo lands a good knee to the midsection. Astalo won't want to take too many of those.
Ippo scores with a shot to the side of Astalo's head.
Ippo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Astalo blocks with his arms.
Ippo misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Astalo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Ippo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Astalo working aggressively here.
Astalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Ippo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Astalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Astalo lands an uppercut.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Astalo avoids it.
Ippo avoids the elbow strike from Astalo, against the ropes.
Astalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ippo backwards.
Ippo missing with knees to the body.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ippo misses with the head strike.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astalo lands with a left to the head.
Astalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astalo misses with an elbow strike.
Astalo lands a nice elbow.
Astalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ippos head.
Astalo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ippo up against the ropes.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ippo crunches a lovely knee into Astalo's ribcage.
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Astalo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ippo's face.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Astalo blocks with his arms.
Astalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ippo avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ippo.
Astalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Astalo taking a breather.
Ippo scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makunouchi Ippo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ippo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ippo lands a glancing blow to the side of Astalo's head.
Astalo misses with a few strikes there.
Ippo tries to clinch up.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Astalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ippo checks a leg kick.
Ippo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Astalo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ippo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ippo can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Astalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ippo can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ippo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ippo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ippo connects with a nice looking jab.
Ippo connects with a body shot that sends Astalo's belly button to the back.
Astalo loads up on a big right hand but Ippo slips the punch.
Ippo tries to counter with a clinch but Astalo shakes him off and moves away.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Ippo rushes Astalo and presses him up against the ropes.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Astalo trying to stall but Ippo improves his position.
Ippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ippo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ippo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Astalo lands a body punch.
Ippo misses with a knee strike.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Astalo blocks with his arms.
Astalo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Astalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ippo's defenses.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Ippo.
Astalo tries to throw a body punch but Ippo avoids it by throwing Astalo back against the ropes.
Astalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Astalo pushes Ippo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ippo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Astalo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ippo tries to land knees in the clinch but Astalo avoids the damage to the body.
Ippo blocks an elbow strike.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ippo tries to land knees in the clinch but Astalo avoids the damage to the body.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Astalo lands an uppercut.
Astalo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ippo avoids a wild elbow strike from Astalo.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Ippo throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Astalo is blocking nicely.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makunouchi Ippo 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#
Ippo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Astalo's head backwards.
Astalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ippo.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ippo misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Astalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ippo doesn't seem phased though.
Some bone on bone action there as Ippo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ippo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ippo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Astalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ippo misses with a low kick.
Astalo drops his hands momentarily and Ippo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Astalo jabs Ippo right on the nose. Ippo blinks but takes it well.
Ippo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Astalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ippo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo lands a leg kick that knocks Ippo off balance momentarily.
Ippo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Astalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Astalo checks a leg kick.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Ippo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ippo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ippo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ippo lands with a slapping head kick.
Astalo feints and then cracks Ippo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ippo down.
Astalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
A big left from Ippo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ippo. Astalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Astalo slams his shin into Ippo's torso.
Ippo blocks a leg kick.
Ippo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ippo doesn't manage to clinch there - Astalo circles away.
Ippo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Astalo's hands.
Ippo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Astalo momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Ippo.
Astalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Ippo misses with an uppercut. Astalo saw that one coming.
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ippo tries to clinch but Astalo moves out of range.
Ippo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Astalo.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Ippo lands with a cross.
Ippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astalo.
Astalo misses with a body kick.
Astalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Astalo throws a front kick that sends Ippo stumbling back into the ropes.
Ippo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ippo sizes up Astalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ippo sizes up Astalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Astalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Astalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ippo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo misses with a hook.
Ippo throws a lazy right hand but Astalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Astalo misses with a looping right.
Rami Astalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ippo scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Makunouchi Ippo.
Well Ippo 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makunouchi Ippo!
Post fight, Makunouchi Ippo took to the microphone: 'I do believe I have properly earn my title shot'.
In defeat, Rami Astalo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: K-1 28 Szczęsny ha Galileo
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Supot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Supot wants to clinch up but Astalo keeps it at a distance.
Astalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo connects with a leg kick. Supot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Astalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Supot loads up on a big right hand but Astalo slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Supot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Supot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Supot tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Astalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supot tries to clinch up.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Supot throws a sloppy head kick and Astalo moves out of range easily. #CL#
Astalo closes the distance and clinches.
Supot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Astalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Supot backwards.
Astalo is pushing Supot up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Astalo.
Supot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Astalo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Supot takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Bimby Supot has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Astalo.
Still in the clinch, Astalo scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Supot is rocked!
Supot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supot is still on wobbly legs! Can Astalo finish him?
Astalo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Supot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Astalo avoids it.
Astalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Astalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supot lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Astalo. #T2#
Astalo breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Supot with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Supot looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Supot get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rami Astalo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rami Astalo thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: K-1 25 Haller vs Jafar
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1#
Monroe throws a head kick but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo tries to counter by clinching up but Monroe breaks away and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astalo.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Astalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Astalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Astalo slips under a jab from Monroe.
Astalo cracks the inside of Monroe's front leg.
Astalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monroe. Monroe obviously looking to wear him down.
Monroe checks a leg kick nicely.
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe avoids the body shot from Astalo.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Astalo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Monroe avoids it.
Astalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Monroe circles away.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Astalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astalo checks a leg kick.#T1#
Monroe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Astalo's head but Astalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Astalo moves out of range easily.
Astalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monroe just manages to avoid it.
Astalo throws a shot from downtown. Monroe moves away and avoids it.
Astalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo throws a push kick but Monroe slaps the foot to one side.
Astalo is looking to score with low kicks.
Monroe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Astalo. That did some damage!
Monroe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Astalo checks it well.
Astalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Astalo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Astalo moves out of range easily.
Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Astalo's head.
Astalo misses with a head kick. #T2#
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astalo checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Astalo. That's going to slow Monroe down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe. #CL#
Astalo drives through and clinches with Monroe against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astalo.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Astalo avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the ropes.
Monroe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Astalo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monroe is defending well for now.
Monroe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Astalo avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Monroe dominated that round.
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#
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Astalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monroe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Astalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Monroe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Astalo doesn't seem phased though.
Astalo motions for Monroe to come forward. Astalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo slips under a jab.
Monroe is looking to chop away at Astalo's legs.
Astalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo misses with a leg kick.
Monroe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Astalo.
Astalo is looking to counter with head kicks.
A leg kick checked by Monroe.
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monroe. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Astalo misses the target.
Astalo moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Astalo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monroe.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astalo looks to throw a body kick
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Monroe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Astalo throws a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
Astalo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Astalo checks a low kick from Monroe.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Astalo checks a leg kick.
Astalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Astalo has closed the distance and engaged Monroe in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Monroe.
Monroe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Astalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Astalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astalo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Astalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Astalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astalo checks a leg kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Monroe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Astalo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Astalo moved away.
Astalo is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick from Astalo is predictable there
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Astalo - just one landing.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monroe.
Astalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monroe scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Astalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monroe.
Astalo throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Astalo misses with a double jab.
Astalo checks a leg kick.
Monroe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Astalo tries to counter by clinching up but Monroe breaks away and moves out of range.
Astalo throws a wild body kick that Monroe sees coming a mile off.
Monroe misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Monroe.
Astalo misses with a kick to the body.
Monroe thinks about the counter body kick.
Monroe throws a right hand that Astalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Astalo also avoids with ease.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back.
Monroe throws a big counter head kick but Astalo avoids it with no problem.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Astalo avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Astalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monroe is out of range and Astalo settles back down. #T1#
Monroe cracks Astalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Astalo is out of range.
Astalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe with a nice cross.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a nice body kick.
Astalo throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Astalo 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.
Astalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monroe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Astalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Monroe misses.
Astalo misses with a looping right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Astalo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo walks into a stiff left hand from Monroe.
Astalo moves out of range as Monroe throws a body kick.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
A lazy body kick from Monroe #CL#
and Astalo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Astalo.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Astalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Astalo lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Colin Monroe has been cut.
Monroe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Astalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monroe or not.
Rami Astalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monroe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Astalo.
Astalo pushes Monroe back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rami Astalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colin Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Astalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rami Astalo.
I think Monroe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Monroe!
After winning the bout, Colin Monroe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Rami Astalo had this to say: 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: K-1 21 Traylor vs Suri
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Astalo slips under a jab.
Astalo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Astalo.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakamoto lands a head shot.
Sakamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Astalo misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakamoto ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Astalo cracks a nice hook into Sakamoto's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Astalo blocks it.
Sakamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Sakamoto lands with a straight right. Astalo didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto motions for Astalo to come forward. Sakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Astalo avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Astalo misses its target.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sakamoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Astalo.
Sakamoto blocks a head kick by Astalo.
Sakamoto tests Astalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astalo 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astalo 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 Sakamoto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakamoto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakamoto.
The fighters circling - Astalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto misses with a looping left.
Astalo scores with a body shot.
Astalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Astalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
Astalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Astalo throws a series of punches but Sakamoto avoids them all with ease.
Astalo throws the left hand but Sakamoto avoids the punch easily.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Astalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astalo blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Astalo.
Sakamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Astalo.
Sakamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Sakamoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot
and Astalo counters with a leg kick.
Astalo connects with a leg kick. Sakamoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Sakamoto throws a lazy right hand but Astalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sakamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot by Astalo.
Sakamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Astalo misses with a hook.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Astalo defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astalo throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but Astalo moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto thumps Astalo with a low kick.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Astalo's shoulder, as Astalo tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body
and Astalo counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Astalo scores with a shot to the body.
Astalo thows a leg kick but Sakamoto checks it
and Sakamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Sakamoto tests Astalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakamoto connects with a high kick.
Sakamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo is looking to land body kicks.
Astalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sakamoto checks a low kick from Astalo.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Astalo throws a head kick but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo defending well as Sakamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.#T2#
Astalo loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the head.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakamoto scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakamoto thuds a left hand into Astalo's body.
Sakamoto connects with the punch.
Sakamoto misses with a straight left.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Astalo is looking to slow Sakamoto down with leg kicks.
Astalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo wants to land a leg kick but Sakamoto is out of range.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Astalo.
Sakamoto throws out a counter right but Astalo avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sakamoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sakamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Astalo scores with a shot to the body.
Sakamoto throws a nice head kick!
Sakamoto defending well as Astalo loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Astalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakamoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakamoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Sakamoto 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.
Astalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Astalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sakamoto lands with a straight right. Astalo didn't see that one coming.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Astalo moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Astalo misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Astalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Astalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakamoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Astalo's head.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Astalo off the ropes and back into range.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Astalo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Astalo feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
Astalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sakamoto is able to avoid easily.
Astalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Astalo throws a low kick but Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astalo.
Sakamoto is looking to slow Astalo down with leg kicks.
Sakamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Sakamoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Astalo on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astalo blocks a jab.
Astalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Astalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Sakamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakamoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Astalo misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Astalo misses with a hook
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Astalo throws a leg kick
and Sakamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astalo feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
Sakamoto throws a front kick aimed at Astalo's knee but Astalo avoids it well.
Sakamoto blocks a head kick by Astalo.
Sakamoto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Astalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Astalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Astalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rami Astalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astalo misses with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakamoto 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want the winner of Jafar vs Haller For the BELT, what do you say London! cheers go up from the jam-packed Camden Conference Centre, How was this fight Are you not entertained My BLOOd and sweat goes into these training camps I'm glad to see it pay off. What do you say k-1, Title shot?'.
In defeat, Rami Astalo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: K-1 18 Szczesny vs Young
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Nilkki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Astalo.
Nilkki tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo.
Nilkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nilkki's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nilkki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Astalo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nilkki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Astalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Astalo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Astalo on the inside.
Astalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilkkis head.
Astalo cracks Nilkki with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Nilkki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astalo missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Astalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astalo takes a shot to the head.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Astalo tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Astalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Astalo.
Astalo blocking some punches. #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch.
Astalo cracks Nilkki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nilkki throws a leg kick that misses.
Astalo scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo throws an overhand right that lands on Nilkki's shoulder, as Nilkki tries to avoid the shot.
Astalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nilkki under the eye.
Nilkki throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Astalo throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki throws a fast counter high kick but Astalo manages to duck under it in time.
Astalo misses with a looping left.
Astalo misses with a looping left.
Astalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilkki.
Nilkki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Astalo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nilkki moves out of range as Astalo strikes.
Nilkki tries to clinch up.
Astalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilkki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nilkki loads up on a big right hand but Astalo slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo throws a shot from downtown. Nilkki moves away and avoids it.
Astalo throws a leg kick which misses Nilkki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nilkki tries to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Astalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Nilkki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astalo.
Astalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nilkki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Astalo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Nilkki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses
and Nilkki counters with a low kick, right behind Astalo 's knee.
Astalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Astalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Astalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilkki is out of range and Astalo settles back down.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Astalo's head but Astalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Astalo.
Astalo scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Astalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki connects with a crisp jab.
Nilkki lands with a straight right. Astalo didn't see that one coming.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Nilkki looks to land a body kick but Astalo moved away.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Astalo.
Nilkki throws out a leg kick but Astalo moves out of range and Nilkki only half commits.
Rami Astalo is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Nilkki.
Astalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilkki is able to avoid easily.
Astalo misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Astalo.
A low kick from Nilkki is predictable there
and Astalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Astalo lunges at Nilkki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilkki's hand. #CL2#
Nilkki clinches with his opponent.
Astalo lands with a left to the head.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Astalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilkki.
Astalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilkki can do to turn this around?
Astalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Nilkki avoids the damage to the body.
Astalo is trying to push Nilkki away but Nilkki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Nilkki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Nilkki takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astalo.
Astalo pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Astalo.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Astalo tries to circle away but Nilkki has him pinned against the ropes.
Astalo lands with a light punch inside.
Astalo tries to break free but Nilkki pushes him back against the ropes.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nilkki is leaning against Astalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astalo blocks an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Astalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nilkki misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nilkki lands with a nice body kick.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Nilkki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nilkki.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Nilkki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Astalo misses with a few strikes there.
Astalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nilkki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astalo throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Astalo lands a nice looking body kick.
Astalo misses with a right hand
enabling Nilkki to counter with a crisp jab.
Astalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Nilkki delivers a nice body kick.
Astalo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Nilkki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Astalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Astalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Nilkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Astalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Astalo misses the target.
Nilkki looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Nilkki instigates a clinch.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki lands a left hand.
Astalo tries to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling the position.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nilkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Astalo's brow.
Nilkki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo lands a shoulder strike.
Rami Astalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Nilkki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astalo's elbow.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Astalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Astalo takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Astalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilkki.
Nilkki blocks the elbow strike.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astalo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nilkki misses with a low kick as Astalo jumps back.
Astalo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nilkki looks to throw a body kick
and Astalo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Astalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo thumps Nilkki with a low kick.
Astalo misses with a looping right.
Nilkki thows a leg kick but Astalo checks it
and Astalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pikku Nilkki.
I think Astalo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Astalo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rami Astalo made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: K-1 11 Szczesny vs MacArthur J
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
De Haven misses with a low kick.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Astalo thuds his right hand into De Haven's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astalo slips under a jab.
De Haven 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.
De Haven throws an overhand right that lands on Astalo's shoulder, as Astalo tries to avoid the shot.
De Haven misses with a straight right.
De Haven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Michel De Haven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Haven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Astalo throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Haven.
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Astalo throws a series of punches but De Haven moves out of range.
Astalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Astalo. Those never looked like landing.
De Haven throws a poor cross that misses
and Astalo counters with a solid body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from De Haven misses the target.
De Haven misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Astalo.
De Haven throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Astalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Astalo works De Haven's body with a nice hook.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Astalo looks for the body kick but De Haven saw that one coming.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from De Haven.
De Haven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Haven throws a low kick but Astalo moves out of range easily.
De Haven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Haven takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Haven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Astalo coming out on top.
Astalo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Haven at a distance.
De Haven looks to land a right hand but Astalo moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from De Haven.
Astalo connects with a solid leg kick.
De Haven throws a lazy uppercut
and Astalo counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astalo tests De Haven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Haven has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Haven there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Haven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Astalo cracks the inside of De Haven's front leg. #T2#
De Haven throws a chopping leg kick but Astalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Haven 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.
De Haven throws a hook but Astalo avoids it easily.
De Haven getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Astalo scores with a nice head shot.
Astalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo with a hook.
A good leg kick by Astalo.
Astalo defending well as De Haven loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astalo cracks De Haven with a right hand to the side of the head.
Astalo looks to land a left hand but De Haven moved out of range nicely.
Astalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Astalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Haven.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Astalo lands with an uppercut that bounces De Haven off the ropes and back into range.
A good leg kick by Astalo.
Astalo cracks De Haven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Haven throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Haven tried to score with a low kick but Astalo checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Astalo jabs De Haven right on the nose. De Haven blinks but takes it well.
Astalo scores with a body shot.
Astalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Astalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Haven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Haven throws a jab when Astalo was well out of range.
That kick from Astalo tenderised De Haven's leg. De Haven is trying to keep his angry face on.
Astalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Haven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Haven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Astalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Haven scrambles back to his feet.
Astalo connects with a body shot.
De Haven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Astalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Haven misses with a looping left.
De Haven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Haven throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Astalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Haven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Astalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Astalo.
A little feinted left hand from Astalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Haven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Haven misses with the combination.
De Haven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Astalo counters with an inside leg kick.
Astalo is looking to slow De Haven down with leg kicks. #T1#
A head kick from Astalo lands but De Haven takes it in his stride. #ROC#
De Haven is rocked!
De Haven takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Haven is still on wobbly legs! Can Astalo finish him?
De Haven misses with a combination
and Astalo counters with a low kick, right behind De Haven 's knee.
Rami Astalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Astalo works the jab nicely.
That kick from Astalo tenderised De Haven's leg. De Haven is trying to keep his angry face on.
Astalo connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of De Haven's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked De Haven - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo very nearly forgot to thank RAGS of a RONIN 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: K-1 Round 6 Ukkeli vs Ripgut
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Maa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Astalo forces Maa back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Astalo.
Astalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maa just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
Maa takes a swing at Astalo's ribcage but misses.
Maa misses with a series of wild punches.
Astalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Astalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Astalo lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Maa.
Maa 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 nice inside leg kick there by Astalo. That's going to slow Maa down.
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maa fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Maa is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Astalo feints and then cracks Maa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maa down.
Maa tries to clinch but Astalo moves away
and Astalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maa tries to clinch
and Astalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Astalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maa tries to clinch but Astalo moves out of range.
Maa throws a head kick that misses.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maa.
Astalo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tony Maa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Astalo blocks a head kick by Maa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maa tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Astalo coming out on top.
Maa throws a shot from downtown. Astalo moves away and avoids it.
Astalo connects with a right hand. Maa shakes it off.
A combination from Maa does no damage. #T2#
Maa tries to clinch up but Astalo circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maa. Astalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astalo lands a nice hook to Maa's body. Maa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Astalo.
Maa misses with an uppercut.
Maa throws out a loose jab but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maa tries to clinch up but Astalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Maa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Astalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maa.
Maa tries a head kick but it misses.
Astalo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Astalo counters with a head kick. That will keep Maa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maa moves to clinch but Astalo breaks away
and Astalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Astalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Astalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Astalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maa throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that round.
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#
Astalo scores with a hook to the body. Maa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tony Maa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Astalo moves out of range as Maa throws a body kick.
Astalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Astalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Maa tries to clinch there but Astalo circles away.
Maa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Astalo - just one landing.
Maa throws a wild body kick that Astalo sees coming a mile off.
Maa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Astalo moves into the clinch.
Astalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Astalo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Astalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Maa is rocked!
Astalo pushes Maa back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Maa throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maa struggles to land a body shot inside as Astalo controls his hands.
Maa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Maa swings wildly with an uppercut but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astalo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maa's face.
Maa is still on wobbly legs! Can Astalo finish him?
Astalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maa backwards.
Astalo lands an elbow inside that Maa shrugs off. #T1#
Astalo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maa's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maa.
Astalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maa looking to throw knees to the head but Astalo is blocking nicely.
Maa is trying to force a seperation but Astalo has the dominant position.
Astalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maa backwards.
Maa misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Astalo.
Maa throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Astalo breaks from the clinch.
Astalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Astalo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maa misses with a head kick.
Maa tries to clinch up
letting Astalo counter with a right hand.
Maa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astalo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astalo.
Rami Astalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Maa doesn't manage to clinch there - Astalo circles away.
Nice defenses there by Astalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Astalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Astalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Maa tries to clinch up but Astalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Maa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Astalo counters with a straight right hand.
Maa wants to clinch up but Astalo keeps it at a distance.
Maa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Astalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maa tries to move into range but Astalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Astalo thuds his right hand into Maa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maa tries to close the distance and clinch but Astalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astalo lands a head shot.
Astalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maa can do to turn this around?
Maa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maa tries a head kick but it misses.
Maa walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Maa is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: K-1 Round 2*
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Monroe thuds his right hand into Astalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astalo jabs Monroe to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Astalo closes the distance and pushes Monroe back into the ropes.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Astalo breaks from the clinch.
Astalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Astalo tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Astalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Astalo misses.
Astalo misses with an uppercut. Monroe saw that one coming.
Astalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Astalo is predictable there
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Astalo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Astalo there.
Monroe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Astalo back to the ropes. Monroe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Astalo throws a leg kick that misses.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe swings for the body but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monroe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Astalo.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe avoids a kick to the body.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Monroe backs away, Astalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Monroe ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Astalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Astalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monroe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Astalo loads up on a big right hand but Monroe slips the punch.#T2#
Astalo throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Astalo throwing a counter right hand but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Astalo throws a head kick that half lands.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Astalo moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Astalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astalo tried to score with a low kick but Monroe checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Astalo.
The crowd cheers as Monroe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Astalo doesn't seem phased though.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Astalo moves his leg out of the way.
Monroe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Monroe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Astalo checks it.
Astalo looks to land a combination but Monroe avoids it well.
Astalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Astalo tries to land a front kick but Monroe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monroe feints a counter leg kick.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Astalo counters with a good low kick that Monroe was not able to check.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Astalo throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Astalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monroe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Astalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Astalo is looking to clinch.
Astalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Astalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monroe.
Astalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Jab by Monroe.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe unleashes a big counter combination but Astalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good shot there by Monroe.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
Astalo cracks Monroe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Monroe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Astalo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Astalo avoids it with no problem.
Astalo jabs Monroe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monroe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Astalo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Monroe is just out of range.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Astalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Astalo ducks down to avoid it.
Astalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe misses with a body kick.
Astalo throws out a powerful jab.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Monroe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Astalo misses.
Monroe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monroe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Astalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Colin Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
Colin Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Astalo throws a body kick that misses.
Monroe connects with a body shot.
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Astalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Astalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Astalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Monroe's head backwards.
Astalo is looking to chop away at Monroe's legs.
Astalo tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Astalo.
Astalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monroe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astalo.
Monroe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Astalo.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe misses with a kick to the body
and Monroe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe throws a low kick, looking for Astalo's leg but Astalo calmly moves out of range.
Astalo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Astalo is looking to chop away at Monroe's legs.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monroe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Astalo avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe keeps Astalo at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick from Astalo misses.
Astalo scores with a body shot.
Astalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe unleashes a big counter combination but Astalo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Monroe 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.#T2#
Astalo throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monroe. Monroe obviously looking to wear him down.
Astalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monroe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monroe checks a low kick from Astalo.
Nice body kick there by Monroe.
Monroe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Astalo doesn't seem bothered though.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo throws a looping overhand right but Monroe ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe digs a good hook to Astalo's body.
Astalo throws a nice head kick!
Astalo throws a head kick that misses
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Monroe catches Astalo right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a jab to the body.
Rami Astalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colin Monroe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monroe with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Monroe.
I've got Monroe 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Colin Monroe!
During a confident post fight interview, Colin Monroe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Rami Astalo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: AFA 7 - Sanada vs Trujillo
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
McCarthy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Astalo thows a body kick. McCarthy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Astalo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy throws a leg kick
and Astalo counters with an outside leg kick. #TD#
McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McCarthy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Astalo defends it well.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Astalo defending well.
McCarthy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McCarthy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Astalo is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Astalo is bucking up trying to escape but McCarthy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
McCarthy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Astalo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by McCarthy! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan McCarthy!
A very excited looking Ryan McCarthy 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.
Rami Astalo was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: AFA 4
Date: Jan 02, 2018

#R1#
Khashukaev has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Astalo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Khashukaev has Astalo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Khashukaev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Astalo tumbling to the mat - Khashukaev dives into Astalo's guard.
Khashukaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Astalo holds on and takes a little breather.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo has Khashukaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Astalo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Astalo has Khashukaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Astalo 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.
Khashukaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Khashukaev won't allow Astalo to sweep him here. #T1#
Astalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khashukaev.
Astalo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khashukaev controls the pace.
Astalo wants to sweep but no luck.
Khashukaev trying to control but Astalo is working from the bottom.
Astalo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khashukaev controls the pace.#SUB2#
Khashukaev drops back looking for a leg! Astalo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Astalo manages to kick Khashukaev off! Khashukaev jumps back into Astalo's guard.
Khashukaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Astalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Astalo has momentary wrist control but Khashukaev slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khashukaev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Khashukaev works over Astalo with some ground and pound from guard.
My spies in Pride inform me that Khashukaev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Khashukaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Khashukaev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Astalo controls Khashukaev momentarily but Khashukaev frees himself.
Astalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Astalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Astalo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khashukaev controls the pace.
Astalo trying to control the position here.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Astalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Astalo wants to sweep but no luck.
Khashukaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Astalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Astalo, not yet.
Astalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astalo tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Khashukaev scoring with some ground and pound.
Astalo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Khashukaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khashukaev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Astalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Astalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Astalo, not yet.
Khashukaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Astalo trying to control the position.
Khashukaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Astalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khashukaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Astalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rami Astalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astalo misses with a hook. Khashukaev ducked under it nicely.
Khashukaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astalo.
Khashukaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Astalo throws out the jab.
Khashukaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astalo connects with the punch.#T4#
Khashukaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Astalo.
The fighters circling - Astalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Astalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astalo throws out a leg kick but Khashukaev moves out of range and Astalo only half commits.
Khashukaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astalo scores with a jab. Khashukaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khashukaev 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.
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!
Khashukaev connects with a crisp jab.
Khashukaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astalo.
Khashukaev fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Astalo throws out a leg kick but Khashukaev moves out of range and Astalo only half commits.
Khashukaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khashukaev catches Astalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Astalo throws a front kick aimed at Khashukaev's knee but Khashukaev avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kantemir Khashukaev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Astalo takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Khashukaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Astalo misses.
Khashukaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khashukaev scores with a jab.
Astalo works the jab nicely.
Astalo looks to throw the jab but Khashukaev is out of range.
Khashukaev lands with a straight right. Astalo didn't see that one coming.
Astalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khashukaev's calf.
Astalo slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Khashukaev misses.
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khashukaev. That did some damage!
Khashukaev has his takedown stuffed
and Astalo cracks him with a counter punch right 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!
Astalo lands a slapping body shot.
Khashukaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Astalo feints and then cracks Khashukaev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khashukaev down.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
Donk. Astalo catches Khashukaev right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Khashukaev is rocked!
Khashukaev throws a right and a left that Astalo avoids nicely.
Khashukaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Astalo finish him?
Astalo measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Khashukaev! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rami Astalo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rami Astalo thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AFA 1
Date: Nov 21, 2017

#R1#
Astalo misses with a hook #CL#
and Campobello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hook to the body lands for Campobello.
Campobello has Astalo pushed against the cage.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Campobello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Campobello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello tries a knee to the head but Astalo blocks it.
Campobello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Campobello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello blocks an elbow strike from Astalo.
The referee calls for Campobello to work.
Campobello trying to land knees to the body.
Astalo wants to stall.
Campobello blocking some punches. #T1#
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello taking a breather.
Astalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Campobello avoids it.
Campobello throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo.
We've been hearing reports that Campobello has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Campobello pushes off an throws an elbow but Astalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Astalo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astalo. #BC2#
Astalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Astalo misses.
Astalo looks to throw the jab but Campobello is out of range.
As Astalo tries to get set, Campobello tries to push him back and clinch up but Astalo manages to avoid the attempt.
Astalo throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Campobello counters by clinching up.
Astalo tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Astalo back against the cage.
Astalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campobello takes a shot to the head.
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Astalo tries to break free but Campobello pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Campobello.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello misses with a knee to the head.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Campobello.
Astalo blocking some punches.
Astalo misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astalo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Astalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello working aggressively here.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello pushes Astalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello. #T3#
Campobello scores a nice knee to the body.
Campobello throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Astalo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Astalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Astalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
Astalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello stalls.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Campobello to work.
Astalo lands a body punch.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Campobello avoiding damage.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Astalo lands a right hand.
Astalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Campobello lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Campobello fails to land.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campobello tries a body shot but Astalo blocks it.
Campobello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campobello blocks an elbow strike from Astalo.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Astalo blocking some punches.
Astalo scores with a shot to the side of Campobello's head.
Campobello stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campobello keeps control of Astalo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Campobello landing knees to the head.
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 Sam Campobello 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#
Astalo scores with a nice head shot.
Campobello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Astalo throws a body punch but Campobello moves out of range.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Astalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Astalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Campobello moved out of range.
Astalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campobello manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello misses with a double jab
and Astalo counters with a low kick, right behind Campobello 's knee.
Campobello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Astalo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Campobello tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Astalo defends well and Campobello ends up having to push Astalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Astalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Campobello misses its target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Campobello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astalo misses with a leg kick.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Astalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Astalo takes a swing at Campobello's ribcage but misses.
Campobello tries to counter by clinching up but Astalo breaks away and moves out of range.
Campobello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astalo.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Astalo.
Astalo throws a hook to the side of Campobello's head but Campobello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Astalo tries to keep at a distance but Campobello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Astalo blocking some punches. #T2##BC2#
Astalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Astalo.
Campobello wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Campobello shoots in for a takedown but Astalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campobello slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Campobello.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses.
Campobello slips a straight right by Astalo.
Campobello is looking to clinch.
Astalo misses with a hook
and Campobello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Astalo misses with a looping right.#T3#
Astalo misses with a looping left.
Campobello moves out of range of the leg kick from Astalo.
Astalo throws a body punch but Campobello moves out of range.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astalo scores with a jab to the head.
Rami Astalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Astalo. Beautiful body shot.
Campobello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campobello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campobello moves away.
Nice defenses there by Campobello.
Astalo is looking to slow Campobello down with leg kicks. #T4#
Astalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Astalo with a hook.
Astalo misses with a hook. Campobello ducked under it nicely.
Campobello shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Astalo defends it nicely.
Astalo connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campobello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astalo.#CL#
Campobello has closed the distance and engaged Astalo in a clinch.
Astalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Campobello moves out of range of the leg kick from Astalo.
Astalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Astalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campobello.
Astalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Astalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campobello. Campobello circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Campobello moves forwards but Astalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Astalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Campobello tries for a takedown but Astalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Astalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Astalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Campobello thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Astalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Campobello staying out of range there.
No joy there for Astalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campobello looks to land a combination but Astalo avoids it well.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Campobello is just out of range.
Campobello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Campobello moves into the clinch.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campobello pushes Astalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astalo missing with knees to the body.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campobello lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A short uppercut from Astalo.
Astalo tries a knee to the head but Campobello blocks 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!
Campobello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo blocks an uppercut.
Campobello blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Astalo.
Campobello looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campobello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Astalo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Campobello.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astalo lands with a left to the head.
Campobello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Campobello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Campobello cracks Astalo with a nice body shot.
Campobello taking a breather.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Astalo.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campobello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Campobello blocks an elbow strike from Astalo.
Astalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campobello.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike.
Astalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Astalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Campobello. #T4#
Astalo looking to slow down the pace here.
Astalo working aggressively here.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Campobello.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campobello tries a knee to the head but Astalo blocks it.
A short uppercut from Campobello.
Campobello lands an uppercut.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Campobello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Astalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Campobello'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.
Campobello looking to throw knees to the head but Astalo is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Astalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Astalo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.

Event: Bushido 70: Yurmommy vs. Penn
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Astalo. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Astalo looks for the body kick but Oliveira saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Oliveira.
Oliveira thuds his right hand into Astalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astalo lands a right hook to the body.
Astalo throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Astalo lands with a shot to the body.
Astalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Astalo swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Astalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Oliveira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oliveira checks a leg kick.
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!
Oliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astalo.#T1#
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Astalo slips a jab from Oliveira.
Astalo throws a big counter head kick but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.
Astalo 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.
Oliveira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Astalo scores with a shot to the body.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliveira checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Astalo.
Nice body punch from Oliveira.
Astalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Astalo.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliveira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oliveira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira lands an overhand right.
Astalo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astalo.
Astalo swings widly with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Astalo finds it's way through Oliveira's defenses.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Astalo jabs Oliveira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliveira checks the leg kick.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Astalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira throws a solid leg kick but Astalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliveira.#T3#
Oliveira stuns Astalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Astalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Astalo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astalo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astalo with a nice cross.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Astalo.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Astalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Astalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Astalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Astalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliveira momentarily. #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!
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astalo.
Astalo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oliveira rather than just go for the knockout.
Astalo misses with a straight left.
Oliveira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveira moves out of range as Astalo throws a body kick.
A shot to the body from Astalo misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Astalo throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Astalo.
Oliveira throws a jab when Astalo was well out of range.
Astalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo works Oliveira's body with a nice hook.
Astalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Astalo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astalo throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rami Astalo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Astalo moved out of range.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Astalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliveira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliveira, as that shot connected.
Astalo misses with a looping right.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Astalo momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo lands a head shot.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira checks a leg kick nicely.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Astalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Astalo moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliveira connects with a right hand. Astalo shakes it off.
Oliveira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliveira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Astalo connects with a body shot.
Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Astalo's ribs.
Astalo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliveira back to the ropes. Astalo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Astalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Astalo throws a leg kick
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oliveira throws a jab when Astalo was well out of range.
Astalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira defending well as Astalo loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliveira. Oliveira obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Astalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Astalo lands.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Astalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Astalo throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Astalo moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Astalo.
Astalo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Astalo misses with a low kick.#T3#
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Oliveira slips a jab from Astalo.
Astalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Oliveira lands a really nice looking cross but Astalo seems unphased.
Astalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Astalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Astalo feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Astalo throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Astalo throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
Astalo moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Astalo scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Astalo.
Astalo throws a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astalo.
Oliveira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Astalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rami Astalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Astalo misses.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira checks a low kick from Astalo.
Astalo misses the body punch
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira throws a hook but Astalo blocks it.
Astalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Astalo misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oliveira.
Astalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rami Astalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Astalo.
Nice shot lands for Oliveira.#ROC#
Astalo is rocked!#T1#
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Astalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Astalo misses with a hook.
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astalo.
A swing and a miss from Astalo.
Oliveira avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Oliveira rushes Astalo and presses him up against the ropes.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Astalo.
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
Astalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. #BC2#
Astalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Oliveira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Astalo.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira backing away here, and Astalo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good shot there by Oliveira.#T2#
Astalo throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oliveira is able to avoid easily.
Oliveira defending well as Astalo loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Astalo is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Astalo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Astalo is looking to land body kicks.
Oliveira with a nice cross.
Astalo walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Astalo defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Astalo looks to move away, Oliveira throws a big counter combo but Astalo just gets out of the way.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Astalo counters with a body kick. #T3#
Oliveira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy right hand. Astalo should have avoided that one.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astalo moves away.
Astalo blocks a low kick nicely.
Astalo throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Oliveira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oliveira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astalo misses with a body shot. #T4#
Astalo tries to land a leg kick but Oliveira saw it coming and moves away.
Oliveira connects with the punch.
Oliveira swings for the body but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo thows a body kick. Oliveira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Oliveira. That snapped Astalo's head back.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Astalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliveira on the side of the head.
Astalo looks to land a body kick but Oliveira moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oliveira.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
Astalo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Astalo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Fernando Oliveira!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Fernando Oliveira!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Rami Astalo!

Fernando Oliveira wins by split decision!
Fernando Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rami Astalo spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: B64: Vilson vs. Jacobson 3
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Astalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki tries to clinch there but Astalo circles away.
Astalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astalo throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Ki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Astalo keeping full guard, as Ki tries to pass.
Astalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Astalo wants to sweep here but Ki controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Astalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo keeping moving, preventing Ki from controlling successfully.
Ki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ki trying to control the position from guard on top but Astalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Astalo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Astalo trying to control the position.
Ki slips nicely into half guard.
Astalo is concentrating on defense, preventing Ki from advancing position.
Ki prevents Astalo from improving his position.
Astalo trying to control from the bottom.
Ki works his way into full mount!
Ki content just to control the position here.
Astalo is trying desperately to improve position.
Ki trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Astalo is trying to escape the mount.
Astalo is squirming around, avoiding Ki's attempts to control the action.
Astalo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ki in particular looking to stall.
Ki is thwarting Astalo's attempts to control the position.
Astalo wants to improve his position but Ki is controlling well.
Ki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Astalo trying to control here. #T3#
Astalo tries to roll over but Ki keeps him under control.
Ki slows the pace down in half guard.
Astalo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ki passes to full mount!
Astalo wants to control but Ki is having none of it.
Ki fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Ki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Ki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Astalo is looking to escape.
Astalo is looking to improve his position but Ki isn't that keen on the idea.
Ki looking to control but Astalo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Astalo is working to get back to half guard.
Astalo tries to lock up and control but Ki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Astalo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ao Ki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ki shoots in but Astalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Astalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Astalo misses #TD2#
and Ki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ki.
Ki won't allow Astalo to sweep him here.
Astalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astalo tries to get out of the position.
Ki trying to control the position from guard on top but Astalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Astalo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Astalo wants to get back to full guard.
Ki trying to control from half guard but Astalo is working away.
Ki works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki fails to move to back control.
Astalo is working to get back to half guard.
Ki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ki trying to control but Astalo is having none of it.
Astalo working to try and regain half guard.
Ki forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Ki working for a choke but Astalo is defending well. #SUB2#
Ki is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Astalo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2##SUB2#
Astalo fending off the submission attempt from Ki.
Astalo trying to control the hands but Ki won't let him.
Astalo is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Astalo is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Ki has locked on a rear naked choke here! Astalo is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ao Ki!
Ao Ki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Rami Astalo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: Bushido 62: Wright vs. Baals
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Astalo tries to work over Newell's front leg with a kick but Newell checks it.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Newell misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Astalo misses
and Newell counters with a one-two to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Astalo. Newell shrugs it off though.
Astalo lands a right hook to the body.
Astalo lands with a slapping head kick.
Astalo misses the body punch
and Newell counters with a nice body kick.
Newell misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Newell misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newell misses with the combination.
Newell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been told by Astalo's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Newell lands a nice shot that snaps Astalo's head back.
Newell checks a leg kick.
Newell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Astalo is looking to slow Newell down with leg kicks.
Astalo lands a nice shot that snaps Newell's head back.
Astalo scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Newell misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Newell blocks the leg kick.
Newell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Newell is rocked!
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newell.
Newell is still on wobbly legs! Can Astalo finish him?
Astalo punishes Newell's body with a nice straight punch.
Newell seems to have recovered his senses.
Newell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astalo throws a body punch but Newell moves out of range.
Newell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Astalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Astalo misses with a leg kick.
Astalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the body from Astalo misses
and Newell counters with a stiff right hand.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Astalo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newell is out of range. #T2#
Astalo misses with an uppercut.
Newell misses with the combination.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newell.
Newell avoids the body shot from Astalo.
Newell misses with a body kick.
Astalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Astalo punishes Newell's body with a nice straight punch.
Astalo looks to land a left hand but Newell moved out of range nicely.
Newell misses with a head kick.
Newell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newell misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Astalo.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Astalo!
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Newell is just out of range.
Newell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Astalo lands a big head kick that sends Newell to the canvas! Astalo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.
Conor Newell spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.

Event: Bushido 56: Wright vs. Al As
Date: Jun 09, 2017

#R1#
Chalke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chalke's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Cody Chalke has been cut.
Astalo cracks Chalke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Astalo finds it's way through Chalke's defenses.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Astalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chalke's calf.
Chalke wants to clinch up but Astalo keeps it at a distance.
Astalo thows a leg kick but Chalke checks it #TD2#
and Chalke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Astalo won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astalo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chalke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chalke lands an elbow.
Chalke scoring with punches and elbows.
Astalo tries to bench press Chalke off him but Chalke keeps the position.
Chalke scoring with punches and elbows.
Chalke controlling from side mount.
Astalo is trying to control Chalke's posture but Chalke avoids it. #T1#
Astalo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Astalo regains half guard.
Astalo has his hands clasped together around Chalke's back. He's all about the action.
Astalo wants to improve his position but Chalke is controlling well.
Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chalke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Astalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chalke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Astalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astalo tries to get out of the position.
Chalke winds up and cracks Astalo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chalke prevents Astalo from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chalke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Astalo is trying to get back to full guard.
Chalke lands strikes from half guard.
Chalke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chalke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chalke lands a nice short elbow.
Chalke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Astalo is looking to improve his position.
Astalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chalke on the ground.
Chalke controlling the pace.
Chalke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chalke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!
Chalke is thwarting Astalo's attempts to control the position.
Astalo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Astalo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chalke working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Chalke seems content to control.
Astalo wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Chalke lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, Chalke seems content to control.
Astalo is looking for a sweep. Chalke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Astalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Chalke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Astalo is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Chalke.
Astalo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chalke has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Astalo tries to hold on but Chalke pushes him away.
Chalke lands a big elbow.
Chalke postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Astalo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Chalke and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Chalke!
Cody Chalke made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Rami Astalo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: Bushido 52: Wright vs. Whyte
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Astalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astalo slips a jab from Takayanagi.
Decent striking displayed by Astalo there.
Astalo throws a hook but Takayanagi blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Astalo.
Takayanagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Astalo. That did some damage!
Takayanagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Astalo sends Takayanagi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Astalo is motioning to the referee to let Takayanagi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Takayanagi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astalo feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Takayanagi crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Bushido 49: Superstardom
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Astalo walks into a left hand.
Astalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astalo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been told by Astalo's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Nooles moved out of range.
Nooles throws a shot from downtown. Astalo moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Astalo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nooles blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nooles! But no joy.
Nooles checks a leg kick.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Astalo.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Astalo misses its intended target.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Astalo.
Astalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nooles's sensitive parts.
Nooles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Astalo misses with a straight left.
Astalo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo misses with an uppercut. Nooles saw that one coming.#T1#
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nooles. Astalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nooles lands with an overhand left.
Astalo moves forwards but Nooles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Astalo wants to clinch
and Nooles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nooles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nooles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Astalo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astalo gets through Nooles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nooles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Astalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nooles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nooles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Astalo or not. #BC#
Astalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nooles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Astalo.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nooles lands a really nice looking cross but Astalo seems unphased. #T2#
Astalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Astalo moves away from the strike by Nooles.
Nooles lands with a right hand.
Astalo missing with a left hand there. Nooles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Astalo throws out a leg kick but Nooles moves out of range and Astalo only half commits.
Astalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nooles manages to avoid it.
Nooles throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Astalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nooles.
Nooles is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Astalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Astalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
Astalo throws a body kick that misses.
Nooles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Nooles.
Nooles checks the leg kick.
Astalo throws a front kick aimed at Nooles's knee but Nooles avoids it well.
A head kick by Astalo misses
and Nooles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nooles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astalo.
Nooles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Astalo on the side of the head.#T3#
Nooles looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nooles misses with a hook.
As Nooles backs away, Astalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nooles checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nooles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Astalo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Astalo duly obliges.
Nooles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Nooles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astalo.
Nooles catches Astalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nooles.
Nooles connects with a jab.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nooles's sensitive parts.
Astalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nooles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Nooles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nooles lands a lovely overhand right.
Astalo misses with a body shot
and Nooles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nooles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Astalo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice combination there by Nooles.
Nooles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!#T4##KD2#
Nooles lands a left and a right that send Astalo crashing to the mat, dazed. Nooles thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Astalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nooles cracks Astalo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Astalo falls backwards against the ropes. Nooles follows up with more strikes that drop Astalo to his knees. Nooles keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Astalo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Nooles!
A relieved looking Chris Nooles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Rami Astalo had this to say: 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: Bushido 47: Vilson vs Bunker 3
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Astalo.
Astalo misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Astalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
Astalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astalo throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Astalo tries to move into range but Oliveira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Oliveira throws out a counter right but Astalo avoids it with no problem.
Astalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Astalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oliveira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Astalo.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Oliveira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Oliveira works on Astalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Astalo blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Astalo tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
A short right from Oliveira on the inside.
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Astalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Oliveira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Astalo misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Oliveira as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Oliveira on the inside.
Astalo tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira presses Astalo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Astalo.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Astalo.
Astalo is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astalo missing with knees to the body.
Astalo can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Oliveira scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Astalo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira pushes Astalo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
Astalo lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Astalo.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Astalo's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira misses with a knee strike.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Astalo dodges an elbow strike from Oliveira.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Astalo.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Oliveira lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira is working Astalo over against the ropes.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Astalo.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astalo.
Oliveira takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Oliveira. #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astalo misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astalo. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astalo. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astalo throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Astalo takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Astalo throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Astalo with a body shot.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Astalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira moves out of range of the body kick.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Astalo connects with the punch.
Oliveira checks the leg kick.
Oliveira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira dominated that round.
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#
A big right from Astalo misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Oliveira misses.
Astalo connects with a single shot there.
Astalo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Astalo misses with a straight left.
Astalo takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliveira as Astalo tries to tie him up.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Astalo.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astalo.
Astalo missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira misses with some punches. #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch.
Astalo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Astalo misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Oliveira misses.
Astalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Astalo misses with a wild combination.
Astalo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oliveira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Oliveira.
Oliveira 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. #ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Oliveira! Astalo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Oliveira!
Fernando Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rami Astalo spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: Bushido 45: Dickinson v Bunker
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Getstoned.
Astalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Getstoned shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astalo as he jumps to the side.
Getstoned tries to score a power double leg takedown but Astalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Getstoned somewhat.
Rami Astalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Getstoned.
Astalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Astalo's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Getstoned 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.
Astalo misses with a shot to the body
and Getstoned counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice uppercut there from Astalo.
Getstoned is looking to clinch.
Astalo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Getstoned chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Getstoned shoots for a double leg takedown but Astalo sprawls well. He's pushed Getstoned's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Astalo lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Astalo. No joy for Getstoned on that attempt.
Getstoned tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Getstoned.#CL2#
Getstoned gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astalo misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Getstoned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Astalo - that will leave a mark!
Astalo lunges at Getstoned with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Getstoned's hand. #ROC#
Getstoned is rocked!
Getstoned ducks into an uppercut from Astalo and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rami Astalo!
A victorious Rami Astalo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 52
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Astalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Richthoffen checks the leg kick.
Astalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo lands with a kick to the temple. Von Richthoffen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Astalo.
A telegraphed right hand from Astalo misses the target.
Von Richthoffen looks to land a combination. Astalo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Von Richthoffen 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.
Von Richthoffen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Richthoffen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astalo. Von Richthoffen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
Astalo throws out a loose jab but Von Richthoffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Richthoffen cracks Astalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Von Richthoffen lands a slapping body shot.
Astalo throws a right hand that Von Richthoffen ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Richthoffen also avoids with ease.
A jab from Von Richthoffen finds it's way through Astalo's defenses. #T1#
Astalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Astalo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Richthoffen throws a big shot that misses.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Von Richthoffen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Richthoffen, as that shot connected.
Astalo throws a hook to the side of Von Richthoffen's head but Von Richthoffen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Richthoffen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Astalo needs to keep his hands up - Von Richthoffen had a free shot at his head there.
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Astalo misses with a straight left.
Astalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astalo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Von Richthoffen checks a low kick from Astalo.
Von Richthoffen blocks a head kick by Astalo.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Von Richthoffen throws a hook but Astalo avoids it easily.#T2#
Astalo moves out of range as Von Richthoffen strikes.
Von Richthoffen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
Von Richthoffen throws a shot from downtown. Astalo moves away and avoids it.
Von Richthoffen looks to land a left hand but Astalo moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Astalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Astalo looks to land a left hand but Von Richthoffen moved out of range nicely.
Von Richthoffen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Astalo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Astalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Richthoffen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Astalo closes the distance but Von Richthoffen moves to the side
letting Von Richthoffen counter with a right hand.
Von Richthoffen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Astalo under the eye.
Astalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Richthoffen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Richthoffen lands a really nice looking cross but Astalo seems unphased.
Von Richthoffen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Astalo throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Astalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Richthoffen.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Von Richthoffen moved out of range.
Astalo scores with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Von Richthoffen blocks the low kick.
Astalo misses with an uppercut.
Von Richthoffen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Astalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Richthoffen throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Astalo.
Astalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Richthoffen on the side of the head.
Astalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Richthoffen.
A leg kick checked by Von Richthoffen.
Astalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Richthoffen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Astalo on the side of the head.
Astalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Astalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Astalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Richthoffen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astalo thumps Von Richthoffen with a low kick.
Astalo throws out a loose jab but Von Richthoffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen tests Astalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Richthoffen connects with the punch.
Von Richthoffen 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.
Astalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!
Von Richthoffen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Astalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astalo loads up on a big right hand but Von Richthoffen slips the punch.
Astalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Richthoffen throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Richthoffen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Astalo. Astalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Astalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Richthoffen throws a hook but Astalo blocks it.
Astalo lands with a cross.
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 Rami Astalo 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#
Astalo tests Von Richthoffen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astalo connects with a jab.#ROC#
Von Richthoffen is rocked!
Astalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Richthoffen is still on wobbly legs! Can Astalo finish him?
Astalo feints a jab and as Von Richthoffen dips his head, Astalo unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Von Richthoffen right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Von Richthoffen falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Astalo smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rami Astalo gave a big smile as he said 'Its my time now!Was training hard for this tittle fight and i fucking earned this belt!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 50
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Astalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benson's hands.
Astalo scores with a jab.
Benson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Astalo lunges at Benson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benson's hand.
Astalo cracks Benson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benson throws a jab but it's blocked by Astalo.
Astalo throws out a counter right but Benson avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Astalo.#ROC2#
Benson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Benson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Benson misses.
Benson seems to have got his legs back now.
Astalo scores with a jab.#CL#
Benson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Astalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Astalo avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Benson struggles to land a body shot inside as Astalo controls his hands.
Benson misses with a punch to the body.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Astalo as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Astalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Benson misses with the head strike.
Astalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Astalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benson backwards. #BC2#
Astalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Astalo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Benson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Astalo avoids the body shot from Benson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
Astalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, jab by Astalo - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astalo. Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Benson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Astalo scores with a punch to the head.
Astalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benson throws a hook to the side of Astalo's head but Astalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astalo thuds his right hand into Benson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Benson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Astalo and Benson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Astalo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rami Astalo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rami Astalo waved his t-shirt featuring PED Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 47
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
James scores with a head kick.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Astalo steps in with a hook that catches James right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Astalo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! James looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PED Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 43
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Astalo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Weber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Weber wants to pass the guard but Astalo is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Weber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Weber drops back looking for a leg! Astalo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Astalo manages to kick Weber off! Weber jumps back into Astalo's guard.
Weber stopping the sweep attempt from Astalo.#SUB#
Weber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Weber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Weber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weber stands and throws Astalo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Astalo is looking to regain half guard here but Weber keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Weber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Astalo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Weber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Astalo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Weber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Astalo tries to improve position but can't.
Astalo wants to control but Weber postures up.
Astalo tries to buck Weber off but Weber is having none of it.#SUB#
Weber tries for a kimura but Astalo is defending well. #SUB#
Weber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Astalo struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB#
Weber has hold of Astalo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Astalo seems comfortable defending it but Weber has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Astalo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Astalo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Weber couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber retains his bantamweight title!
Leon Weber took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'And still..!!! Seems like this division is running out of contenders.'.
Rami Astalo spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate these fucking sub-spam-mother-fuckers..Will kick your theeth in motherfucker!!Gonna burn your house!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 40
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Snow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Astalo swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Astalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Astalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Snow blocks a low kick nicely.
Snow throws a jab but it's blocked by Astalo. #KD#
Astalo lands a big head kick that sends Snow tumbling to the mat! Astalo takes a step backwards and waves Snow back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Snow is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo lands a slapping body shot.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Astalo finish him?
Astalo scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Snow tries to keep at a distance but Astalo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Astalo as the two fighters clinch.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Astalo.
Astalo pushes Snow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Astalo lands a right hand. #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch.
Astalo drops Snow with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Snow! Astalo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 37
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan.
A left lands for Astalo.
Flanagan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astalo.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flanagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Astalo.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Flanagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Astalo throws a leg kick which misses Flanagan's front leg but catches the back leg as Flanagan tries to avoid it.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astalo.
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flanagan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Astalo. That's going to slow Flanagan down.
Flanagan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Astalo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Flanagan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Astalo thumps Flanagan with a low kick.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astalo.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses.
Astalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Astalo. That snapped Flanagan's head back.
Flanagan avoids the head kick by Astalo.
Flanagan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Astalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Flanagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Astalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astalo.
Flanagan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Astalo.
Flanagan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Astalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astalo.
Astalo thumps Flanagan with a low kick.
Astalo thuds his right hand into Flanagan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Astalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Flanagan walks into a left hand.
Rami Astalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Flanagan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Astalo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Astalo.
Flanagan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Astalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Astalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flanagan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo connects with a leg kick. Flanagan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Astalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Astalo - that will leave a mark!
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Flanagan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Astalo #TD#
and Flanagan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Flanagan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Astalo wants to get back to full guard.
Astalo keeps trying to improve his position.
Astalo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Flanagan jumps into side control!
Astalo manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Astalo trying to control from the bottom.
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. Flanagan connects with a nice short shot to Astalo's temple.
Astalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Flanagan wants to take a breather but Astalo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Astalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flanagan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Flanagan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Flanagan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astalo lands a nice shot that snaps Flanagan's head back.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rami Astalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flanagan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body kick there by Astalo.
Astalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Astalo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astalo.
Astalo lands a leg kick that knocks Flanagan off balance momentarily.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astalo.
Flanagan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Flanagan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flanagan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flanagan takes one on the button.
Astalo looks to land a body kick but Flanagan moved away.
Flanagan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Astalo.
Astalo scores with a body shot. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Astalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanagan avoids the head kick by Astalo.
Astalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Astalo scores with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Astalo there.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Flanagan throwing a counter right hand but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Astalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flanagan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flanagan 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.
Flanagan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Astalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Astalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Astalo scores with a leg kick.
Astalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flanagan under the eye.
Flanagan throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo lands an overhand right.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flanagan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo lands a nice looking body kick.
Flanagan avoids the head kick by Astalo.
Astalo lands a head kick. Flanagan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Flanagan blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flanagan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astalo.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Flanagan's sensitive parts.
Astalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Astalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Astalo connects with a leg kick. Flanagan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Astalo scores with a leg kick.
Astalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Flanagan off the cage and back into range.
Astalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Astalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Astalo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Astalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Flanagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Astalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flanagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Astalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flanagan's calf.
Nice uppercut there from Astalo.
Flanagan avoids the head kick by Astalo.
Flanagan feinted with a counter takedown.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Astalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flanagan walks into a jab.
Flanagan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Astalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
A cross from Astalo lands.
Flanagan loads up on a big right hand but Astalo slips the punch.
Flanagan backing away here, and Astalo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Astalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Astalo as he connects with a hook.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Astalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Astalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flanagan's calf.
Flanagan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Astalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Astalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Flanagan should have avoided that one.
Flanagan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat. #T2#
That kick from Astalo tenderised Flanagan's leg. Flanagan is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flanagans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flanagan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astalo.
Astalo lunges at Flanagan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flanagan's hand.
Flanagan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astalo wants to clinch up but Flanagan keeps it at a distance.
Astalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flanagan throwing a counter right hand but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flanagan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Astalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flanagan. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Astalo.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Astalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Astalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Astalo misses with a body punch
and Flanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astalo avoids the body shot from Flanagan.
Astalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flanagan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flanagan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo thows a body kick. Flanagan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rami Astalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flanagan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flanagan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Astalo lands the left hand.#T4#
Flanagan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Astalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Astalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo lands a leg kick that knocks Flanagan off balance momentarily.
Walter Flanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flanagan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Astalo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flanagan. That did some damage!
Flanagan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Flanagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Astalo.
Astalo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Astalo.
Astalo lands a really nice looking cross but Flanagan seems unphased.
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Flanagan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Astalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Astalo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 33
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weber.
We've been informed that Astalo 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.
Weber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Astalo.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Astalo lands with a shot to the body.
Astalo lands a slapping body shot.
Weber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Astalo.
Astalo scores with a push kick.
Weber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Astalo counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astalo is looking to slow Weber down with leg kicks.
Weber 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.
Astalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Weber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Weber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weber dives in for a single leg takedown but Astalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Astalo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weber's sensitive parts.
Weber throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
Astalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Weber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Astalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weber.
Astalo cracks the inside of Weber's front leg.
Astalo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weber if he has to take too many more of those.
Weber throws a shot from downtown. Astalo moves away and avoids it.
Weber looks to score with a jab to the body but Astalo is just out of range.
Weber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weber takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astalo.
Astalo thumps Weber with a low kick.
Weber throws a right hand that Astalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Astalo also avoids with ease.
Astalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weber. That did some damage!
Weber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weber doesn't seem bothered though.
Astalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rami Astalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Astalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Astalo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Astalo tenderised Weber's leg. Weber is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Astalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Astalo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weber rather than just go for the knockout.
Astalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Weber. Those never looked like landing.
Weber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Astalo - just one landing.
Astalo connects with a single shot there.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weber's sensitive parts.
Astalo checks the leg kick.#TD#
Astalo tries to sprawl but Weber drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Weber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weber prevents Astalo from improving his position.
Astalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Weber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astalo is looking for a sweep. Weber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Weber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Astalo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Weber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Astalo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weber. #SUB#
Weber is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Astalo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Weber!
Leon Weber opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 29
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Astalo feints and then cracks Lissington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lissington down.
Astalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astalo is looking to clinch.
Lissington wants to clinch.
Astalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lissington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Astalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lissingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Astalo tests Lissington's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Lissington has closed the distance and engaged Astalo in a clinch.
Astalo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lissington's efforts to push away.
Astalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lissington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Lissington is trying to maintain a safe position but Astalo gets an underhook and turns Lissington into the cage.#BC2#
Astalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lissington misses with a two punch combination.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lissington's sensitive parts. #T1#
The fighters circling - Lissington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Astalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lissington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lissington misses with an uppercut
and Astalo counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Lissington misses.
Lissington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astalo avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Lissington gets a clinch.
Astalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lissington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lissington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Lissington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astalo lands with a right to the head.
Astalo lands with a light punch inside.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Lissington jumps into guard, dragging Astalo to the mat. #SUB#
Lissington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Astalo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Astalo is looking to stand up but Lissington won't let him.
Lissington keeping moving, preventing Astalo from controlling successfully.
Astalo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lissington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Astalo is controlling him.
Astalo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lissington's guard.
Astalo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Astalo wants to get up but he can't break Lissington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Astalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lissington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lissington misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
Astalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Lissington there.#T3#
Astalo throws out a powerful jab.
Astalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Astalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Astalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
It looked like Lissington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astalo. Lissington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lissington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Astalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lissington. #KD2#
Astalo lands a big head kick that sends Lissington tumbling to the mat! Astalo takes a step backwards and waves Lissington back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Lissington is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Lissington has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lissington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Lissington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lissington shoots in looking for a takedown. Astalo tries to sprawl out of it but Lissington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Astalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lissington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Astalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lissington seems to have got his legs back now.
Lissington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astalo punishes Lissington's body with a nice straight punch.
Astalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lissington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lissington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lissington lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Lissington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Astalo cracks Lissington with an open hand slap.
Astalo throws a nice head kick!
Astalo leaves Lissington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rami Astalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lissington is breathing heavily.
Astalo lands a brutal head kick. Lissington looks out on his feet and Astalo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rami Astalo!
Our winner, Rami Astalo, 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: Helsinki Fighting League: 25
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Astalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Astalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Richthoffen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Astalo under the eye.
Von Richthoffen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Astalo's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Astalo throws a series of punches but Von Richthoffen moves out of range.
Astalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Richthoffen's sensitive parts.
Astalo lands a lovely overhand right.
Astalo misses with an uppercut. Von Richthoffen saw that one coming.
Astalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Richthoffen manages to avoid it.
Astalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Richthoffen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Richthoffen keeps the fight on the outside.
Astalo lands a jab to the nose.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Astalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Richthoffen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Astalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Richthoffen checks it well.
Astalo throws the left hand but Von Richthoffen avoids the punch easily.
Astalo throws a hook but Von Richthoffen avoids it easily.#T1#
Von Richthoffen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Richthoffen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Astalo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Richthoffen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Astalo defending well as Von Richthoffen loads up on a big left hand.
Von Richthoffen lands with a straight right. Astalo didn't see that one coming.
Astalo misses with a wild body shot.
Astalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Richthoffen.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Richthoffen was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Von Richthoffen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Richthoffen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Astalo in his tracks.
Astalo cracks a nice hook into Von Richthoffen's ribs.
Astalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Richthoffen.
Astalo tries to clinch
and Von Richthoffen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo needs to keep his hands up - Von Richthoffen had a free shot at his head there.
Von Richthoffen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astalo throws an off balance right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!#T2#
Von Richthoffen scores with a sloppy right hand. Astalo should have avoided that one.
Oh Astalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astalo scores with a hook to the body. Von Richthoffen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Astalo feints and then cracks Von Richthoffen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Richthoffen down.
Astalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Richthoffen tries to bum rush Astalo with a series of wild strikes but Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Richthoffen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Astalo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Von Richthoffen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Astalo misses the jab.
Astalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Richthoffen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Astalo has time to react.
Von Richthoffen ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Von Richthoffen throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Von Richthoffen.
Astalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Richthoffen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Astalo misses with a straight left. #T3#
Astalo looks to land a combination but Von Richthoffen avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Richthoffen! But no joy.
Astalo tests Von Richthoffen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astalo cracks the inside of Von Richthoffen's front leg.
Von Richthoffen drops his hands momentarily and Astalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen moves away from the strike by Astalo.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Richthoffen moves away.
Astalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Von Richthoffen. That snapped Astalo's head back.
Von Richthoffen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astalo.
Von Richthoffen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Astalo throws a sloppy head kick and Von Richthoffen moves out of range easily.
Astalo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Von Richthoffen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo throws out a loose jab but Von Richthoffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astalo missing with a left hand there. Von Richthoffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Von Richthoffen avoids the head kick by Astalo.
Astalo throws a series of punches but Von Richthoffen avoids them all with ease.
Astalo is breathing heavily.
Von Richthoffen scores with a jab. Astalo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Astalo throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Von Richthoffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Astalo misses with a hook to the body
and Astalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Astalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Richthoffen is out of range and Astalo settles back down.
Von Richthoffen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Richthoffen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astalo.
Astalo with a hook.
A big left from Astalo misses.
Von Richthoffen throws a lazy right hand but Astalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Astalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Richthoffen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Astalo to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Richthoffen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astalo.
Astalo throws a lazy right hand but Von Richthoffen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Richthoffen 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Rami Astalo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Astalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astalo lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Richthoffen.
Astalo swings widly with a right hand
and Von Richthoffen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Richthoffen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Von Richthoffen.
Astalo misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Richthoffen! But no joy.
Astalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Richthoffen finds it's way round the side to connect with Astalo's head.
Von Richthoffen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Astalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Richthoffen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astalo walks into a straight right hand from Von Richthoffen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Richthoffen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Astalo at a distance.
A jab from Von Richthoffen does it's job there.#T1#
Von Richthoffen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Richthoffen avoids the body shot from Astalo.
Astalo throws an off balance right hand
and Von Richthoffen counters with a huge left! Astalo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Von Richthoffen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Astalo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Von Richthoffen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
A very excited looking Manfred Von Richthoffen 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: Helsinki Fighting League: 23
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Astalo scores with a shot to the body.
Pramuk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Astalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pramuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pramuk fails with the takedown.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Pramuk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Astalo.
Pramuk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pramuk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Astalo defends well and Pramuk ends up having to push Astalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Pramuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pramuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pramuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Astalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Astalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Astalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pramuk, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Astalo. #T1#
Astalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Astalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Astalo.
Astalo pushes Pramuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#
Pramuk is rocked!
Pramuk tries to pull guard but Astalo won't allow it.
Oh Pramuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Astalo breaks the clinch.
Astalo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Astalo connects with a nice cross there... Pramuk is looking wobbly and Astalo recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Pramuk to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Astalo jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rami Astalo!
During a confident post fight interview, Rami Astalo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Astalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell missing with a left hand there. Astalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Astalo.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Astalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell avoids the head kick by Astalo.
Astalo cracks the inside of Bell's front leg. #CL#
Bell has Astalo up against the cage in a clinch.
Bell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Astalo tries a body shot but Bell blocks it.
Bell works on Astalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Astalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Astalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bell blocks an uppercut.
Bell blocking some punches.
Bell blocks an uppercut.
Bell gets through Astalo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Bell blocks an uppercut.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Bell cracks Astalo with a nice body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Astalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Astalo looks winded!
Bell scores with a shot to the side of Astalo's head.
Bell cracks Astalo with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Bell.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Bell lands with a right to the head.
Bell lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Astalo is rocked!
A hook to the body from Bell.
Astalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bell finish him?
Bell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bell is leaning against Astalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astalo seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Astalo pressed against the cage. Bell frees himself up and cracks Astalo with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Astalo crumples to the floor, out cold! Bell jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Bell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016

#R1#
Lareche sizes up Astalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Lareche decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lareche is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Astalo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Astalo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lareche has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lareche pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Astalo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lareche!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Lareche!

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