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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Asztalos (ranked 166 p4p, 27 weight class) and Johny Clattenburg (ranked 1031 p4p, 137 weight class). Asztalos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dethroned Emperor by Celtic Frost. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22 - 10 - 0 |
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202 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Asztalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Clattenburg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asztalos throws a hook to the side of Clattenburg's head but Clattenburg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clattenburg moves out of range of the strikes.
Clattenburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asztalos walks into a stiff left hand from Clattenburg.
Asztalos lands a right hook to the body.
Asztalos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clattenburg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clattenburg cracks Asztalos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asztalos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asztalos avoids the elbow strike from Clattenburg, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clattenburg.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos tries a body shot but Clattenburg blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clattenburg.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Clattenburg.
Asztalos blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clattenburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Clattenburg's ribcage. Clattenburg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Clattenburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Johny Clattenburg has been cut.
Clattenburg prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Clattenburg misses with the head strike.
Clattenburg misses with a punch to the body.
Clattenburg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asztalos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clattenburg can turn it around.
Clattenburg misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Asztalos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clattenburg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Alex Asztalos has been cut.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clattenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Clattenburg tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Clattenburg back against the cage.
Clattenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asztaloss head.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clattenburg's elbow.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses.
Clattenburg scores with a shot to the side of Asztalos's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clattenburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clattenburg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clattenburg throws an elbow that misses.
Clattenburg blocks an uppercut.
Clattenburg prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Clattenburg blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Clattenburg as the two fighters clinch.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Asztalos pushes Clattenburg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Asztalos as the two fighters clinch.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Clattenburg fails to land.
Clattenburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clattenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Clattenburg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos pushes Clattenburg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clattenburg throws a head punch that misses.
Clattenburg blocks an uppercut.
Clattenburg blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clattenburg is rocked!
Clattenburg misses with an elbow strike.
Clattenburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Asztalos finish him?
Clattenburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clattenburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Clattenburg lands a left hand.
Asztalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos pushes Clattenburg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clattenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clattenburg controls the action.
Asztalos working aggressively here.
Clattenburg blocking some punches.
Clattenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos tries to work over Clattenburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clattenburg tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clattenburg blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Clattenburg.
Asztalos cracks Clattenburg with a nice body shot.
Asztalos takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clattenburg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clattenburg lands a body shot.
Clattenburg misses with some punches.
Clattenburg lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clattenburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos avoids the elbow strike from Clattenburg, against the cage.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Clattenburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Clattenburg lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Clattenburg.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Asztalos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Clattenburg misses its intended target.
Asztalos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Clattenburg's shoulder, as Clattenburg tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Clattenburg moves out of range.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body. Clattenburg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clattenburg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Clattenburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Clattenburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Asztalos.
Clattenburg drives through and clinches with Asztalos against the cage.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Clattenburg blocks it.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Clattenburg blocks it.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Clattenburg.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Clattenburg.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clattenburg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clattenburg digs a right hand into Asztalos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asztalos's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos digs a right hand underneath Clattenburg's ribcage. Clattenburg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Alex Asztalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Clattenburg blocking some punches.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clattenburg blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clattenburg's elbow.
Clattenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clattenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
Clattenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clattenburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clattenburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos blocks the elbow strike.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Clattenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Clattenburg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clattenburg's gas tank.
Asztalos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Clattenburg controls the action.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Clattenburg avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Clattenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clattenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Clattenburg avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Clattenburg.
Clattenburg tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Clattenburg.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clattenburg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Clattenburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Clattenburg blocking some punches.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Asztalos pushes Clattenburg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clattenburg's elbow.
Asztalos gets through Clattenburg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Clattenburg's head.
Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos misses with some punches.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Clattenburg.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clattenburg tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Clattenburg.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clattenburg can do to turn this around?
Clattenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clattenburg gets through Asztalos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clattenburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Clattenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clattenburg lands a left hand.
Clattenburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clattenburg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clattenburg backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clattenburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clattenburg lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clattenburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clattenburg prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
Clattenburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Clattenburg avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clattenburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clattenburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Clattenburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asztalos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clattenburg looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Asztalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clattenburg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asztalos's head.
Asztalos is rocked!
Asztalos drops his hands momentarily and Clattenburg needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Asztalos just on the top of the head. Asztalos drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Asztalos - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johny Clattenburg!
Alex Asztalos spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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