PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Pavlo Ramazanov (ranked 3964 p4p, 403 weight class) and Elvis Astrok (ranked 6211 p4p, 571 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ramazanov
vs
Astrok

181 cm
33
279 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

199 cm
29
235 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavlo Ramazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elvis Astrok!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astrok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ramazanov counters with a stiff right hand.

Astrok gets tackled into the ropes by Ramazanov. Ramazanov maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Astrok fails to land.
Astrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramazanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramazanov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Astrok fails to land.
Astrok lands with a short shot to the head.
Astrok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramazanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astrok working hard to break the clinch.
Astrok throws a head punch that misses.
Ramazanov lands a shoulder strike.

Ramazanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astrok throws a push kick but Ramazanov slaps the foot to one side.
Astrok throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov lands with a cross.
Ramazanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Astrok is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astrok connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Ramazanov catches Astrok right on the button with a cross.
Astrok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramazanov. Astrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astrok slips under a jab.
Ramazanov throws a hook to the side of Astrok's head but Astrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Astrok slips under a jab from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov lands a jab.
Astrok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy left from Ramazanov finds it's target.
Ramazanov lands a leg kick that knocks Astrok off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Astrok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astrok. Ramazanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astrok throws out a loose jab but Ramazanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramazanov misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramazanov misses the jab.
Ramazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramazanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astrok throws a hook to the side of Ramazanov's head but Ramazanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Astrok. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Astrok.
Astrok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramazanov misses its target.
Astrok scores with the left hand. Ramazanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Ramazanov.
Astrok shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ramazanov eats them both and turns towards Astrok to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ramazanov misses with a hook. Astrok ducked under it nicely.
Astrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramazanov.
Astrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astrok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Astrok throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astrok thows a body kick. Ramazanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Astrok misses with a leg kick.
Ramazanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramazanov.
Astrok avoids the body shot from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Pavlo Ramazanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Astrok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramazanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Elvis Astrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astrok blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramazanov blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Ramazanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Astrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramazanov.
It seemed like Astrok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Astrok tries to bum rush Ramazanov with a series of wild strikes but Ramazanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Astrok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramazanov.
Astrok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramazanov swings for the body but Astrok moves out of range.
Astrok looks to land a right hand but Ramazanov moved out of range.
Ramazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ramazanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Astrok.
Astrok thinks about the counter body kick.
Astrok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramazanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramazanov moves away.
Ramazanov throwing a counter right hand but Astrok manages to avoid it.
Ramazanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Astrok throws out a loose jab but Ramazanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramazanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astrok.
Astrok misses with a straight right.
Ramazanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Astrok throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov throws the kick towards the body but Astrok avoids it.
Astrok missing with a left hand there. Ramazanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramazanov tries to clinch up but Astrok circles away and keeps his distance.
Elvis Astrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Ramazanov lands.
Ramazanov connects with a jab.
Astrok tries to land a front kick but Ramazanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Astrok attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramazanov wants to clinch up but Astrok keeps it at a distance.
Astrok throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astrok. Ramazanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramazanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramazanov slips under a jab.
Astrok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Astrok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramazanov is out of range and Astrok settles back down.
Astrok throws a body punch but Ramazanov moves out of range.
Ramazanov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Astrok just manages to avoid it.
Ramazanov loads up on a big right hand but Astrok slips the punch.
Ramazanov moves away from the strike by Astrok.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Astrok is looking to slow Ramazanov down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astrok moves out of range as Ramazanov strikes.
Pavlo Ramazanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Astrok defending well as Ramazanov loads up on a big left hand.
Astrok only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ramazanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ramazanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Astrok misses.
Ramazanov scores with a leg kick.
Astrok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Astrok misses the shot to the body.
Ramazanov looks to land a right hand but Astrok moved out of range.
Astrok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramazanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Astrok.
Ramazanov lands a jab.
Astrok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramazanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Pavlo Ramazanov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ramazanov scores with a shot to the body.
Astrok moves away from the strike by Ramazanov.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramazanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Astrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Astrok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramazanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramazanov moves out of range of the body kick from Astrok.
Astrok throws a right hand that Ramazanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramazanov also avoids with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ramazanov.
Ramazanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Astrok circles away.
Astrok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Ramazanov lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ramazanov misses.

Ramazanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramazanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramazanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Astrok is keeping busy.
Ramazanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov avoiding damage as Astrok throws knees to the body.
Ramazanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Astrok manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Astrok as he connects with a hook.
Astrok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Astrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov cracks Astrok with a good jab.
Astrok checks the leg kick.
Pavlo Ramazanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Astrok cracks a nice hook into Ramazanov's ribs.
Ramazanov with a hook.
Astrok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Astrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramazanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Astrok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramazanov. Ramazanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Astrok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramazanov is out of range and Astrok settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Astrok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramazanov throws a leg kick
and Astrok counters with a nice leg kick.
Ramazanov scores with a head kick. Astrok tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramazanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astrok lunges at Ramazanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramazanov's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramazanov.
Ramazanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Astrok fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramazanov is out of range.
Astrok throws a head kick that misses
and Ramazanov counters with a good low kick that Astrok was not able to check.
Astrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramazanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Astrok.
Ramazanov thuds a left hand into Astrok's body.
Astrok looks for the body kick but Ramazanov saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Astrok misses the target.
Astrok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramazanov.
Astrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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 Pavlo Ramazanov.
Well Ramazanov 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavlo Ramazanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Pavlo Ramazanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.