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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Asztalos (ranked 481 p4p, 72 weight class) and Sergey Beznisko (ranked 393 p4p, 53 weight class). Asztalos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dethroned Emperor by Celtic Frost. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Asztalos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Sergey Beznisko! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Asztalos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beznisko on the side of the head. Asztalos throws a leg kick but Beznisko moved away. Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Beznisko manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Beznisko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily. Asztalos avoids the body shot from Beznisko.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Asztalos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beznisko. Beznisko circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Asztalos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beznisko shoots for a double leg takedown but Asztalos sprawls well. He's pushed Beznisko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Asztalos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Good leg kick by Beznisko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asztalos swings for the body but Beznisko moves out of range.
Beznisko looks to throw the jab but Asztalos is out of range. Asztalos jabs Beznisko to the body, keeping him at a distance. Asztalos feints and then cracks Beznisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beznisko down. Asztalos has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos. A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Asztalos lands with a light punch inside. Beznisko tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Beznisko has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos. Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head. Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike. Asztalos lands a shoulder strike. A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Beznisko looks winded! Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head. Asztalos throws a head punch that misses. Asztalos is leaning against Beznisko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage. Asztalos pushes Beznisko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos is leaning against Beznisko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage. Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos. Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch. Asztalos lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right hand to the side of the head by Beznisko. Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage. Asztalos lands with a left to the head. Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Beznisko avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the cage. Beznisko looking to stall.
Asztalos works on Beznisko's body with a couple of short punches. Beznisko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asztalos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beznisko can turn it around. A short uppercut from Asztalos. Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch. Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Beznisko's head. Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head. Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Asztalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beznisko or not. Asztalos scores with a hook to the body. Asztalos misses with some punches.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos. Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Asztalos lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Asztalos lands a shoulder strike. A right hand to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards. Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Beznisko fails to land. Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards. Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage. Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards. Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos is working Beznisko over against the cage. Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Beznisko is looking for a takedown. Alex Asztalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko. Asztalos lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beznisko. Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Asztalos. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beznisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch. Asztalos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head. Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
Beznisko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asztalos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land. Asztalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos takes a shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos. Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab. Asztalos lands the left hand. Asztalos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beznisko can do to turn this around? Beznisko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos. Beznisko staying out of range there. A punch lands to the side of Beznisko 's head but he takes it in his stride. Beznisko scores with a spinning back kick! Beznisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Asztalos misses with a low kick. Asztalos lands with an overhand left. Asztalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beznisko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asztalos moves out of range as Beznisko throws a body kick.
Beznisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beznisko dives in for a single leg takedown but Asztalos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Asztalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Beznisko's knee but Beznisko avoids it well. A little jabbing left from Beznisko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beznisko. Asztalos walks into a left hand. Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Asztalos moves into range and connects with a jab. Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far. Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Beznisko. Beznisko looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range. Asztalos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Asztalos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asztalos moves out of range of the leg kick from Beznisko. A quick step to the side and Asztalos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Asztalos stuns Beznisko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Asztalos slips under a jab from Beznisko. Nice cross by Asztalos. Beznisko throws a shot to the body.
Beznisko is breathing heavily. Asztalos looks for the body kick but Beznisko saw that one coming. Beznisko jabbing away but nothing is landing. Beznisko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beznisko throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Asztalos throws a body punch but Beznisko moves out of range. No joy there for Beznisko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asztalos slips under a jab. Beznisko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asztalos can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asztalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Beznisko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Asztalos does it's job there. Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asztalos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beznisko checks it well. Asztalos throws a hook but Beznisko blocks it. Asztalos wants to clinch up but Beznisko keeps it at a distance. Beznisko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asztalos on the side of the head. Asztalos scores with a punch to the head. Beznisko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Asztalos misses with a low kick as Beznisko jumps back. Beznisko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Asztalos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Beznisko misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Asztalos takes a swing at Beznisko's ribcage but misses. Asztalos cracks Beznisko with a good jab. Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Asztalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Asztalos works the jab nicely. Asztalos lands a jab to the nose. Asztalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Asztalos checks the leg kick. Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Asztalos connects with a single shot there. Asztalos misses with a wild body shot. Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beznisko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Asztalos drives through and clinches with Beznisko against the cage.
Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko. Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Beznisko. Asztalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asztalos stops a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it. Beznisko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beznisko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beznisko prevents a body shot from Asztalos. Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beznisko backwards. Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow. Beznisko scores with a hook to the body. Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko. Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Beznisko controls the action.
A short uppercut from Beznisko. A head punch blocked on the inside by Beznisko. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos. Beznisko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asztalos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Asztalos dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Asztalos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos moves in looking to clinch but Beznisko pushes him off. Beznisko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Beznisko does a little dance to reset his feet. Beznisko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Beznisko fails in his attempt to clinch. Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Beznisko walks into a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Beznisko misses the target. Beznisko throws a leg kick but Asztalos moved away. Beznisko lands with a nice body punch. Beznisko blocks a low kick nicely. Beznisko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes. Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beznisko closes the distance and pushes Asztalos back into the cage. Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head. Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos. Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle. Beznisko prevents a body shot from Asztalos. Beznisko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beznisko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bezniskos head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head. Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Beznisko lands an uppercut. Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Beznisko uses good head movement to avoid it. Beznisko misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land. Beznisko pushes Asztalos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Beznisko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asztalos. Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Asztalos gets through Beznisko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Asztalos fails to land. A short right from Beznisko. Sergey Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A right hook to the body lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Beznisko lands a nice shot to the body. Asztalos prevents a body shot from Beznisko. Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beznisko tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Beznisko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Asztalos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beznisko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos. Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Beznisko blocks it.
Asztalos throws a head punch that misses. Asztalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beznisko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow. Asztalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Beznisko tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Beznisko back against the cage. Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos. Beznisko has Asztalos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asztalos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Alex Asztalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Beznisko. Asztalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beznisko. Asztalos misses with a body punch.
Asztalos tries to work over Beznisko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beznisko scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch. Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Beznisko blocks a body shot from Asztalos. Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle. Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head. Beznisko wants a takedown.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head. Asztalos is working Beznisko over against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Beznisko controls his hands.
Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch. Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asztalos. Beznisko misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a left hand.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beznisko's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Alex Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round. Well Asztalos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos! Alex Asztalos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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