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Event:
CPFC 8 - Boaler vs Cooke 2
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Astro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardwick eats them both and turns towards Astro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hardwick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Astro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crunch! Astro slams his shin into Hardwick's torso.
A decent looking cross lands there for Astro.
Astro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Astro clobbers Hardwick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hardwick moves forwards but Astro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Astro lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astro lands with a hook. Hardwick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice jab there from Astro.
Hardwick tries for a takedown but Astro circles away easily
and Astro counters with a good low kick that Hardwick was not able to check.
Hardwick misses with a takedown attempt
and Astro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Hardwick is rocked!
Astro drops Hardwick with a straight right hand, right on the button! Astro follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Astro!
Charlie Astro is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Charlie Astro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Trey Hardwick spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn man, Im not going to make excuses but i feel like I should have won.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Cutt looks to land a combination but Astro avoids it well.
Astro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cutt.
Astro scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#Timm Cutt's cut is getting worse.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Astro slips a jab from Cutt.
Astro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cutt.
Cutt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astro.
Cutt throws a jab when Astro was well out of range.
Astro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cutt with a body shot.
Cutt scores with a hook.
Cutt throws a right and a left that Astro avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Astro, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astro tries to move into range but Cutt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cutt throws a lazy right hand but Astro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Astro clobbers Cutt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Astro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cutt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Astro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astro lands a big head kick that sends Cutt to the canvas! Astro follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Astro!
In his post fight interview, Charlie Astro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Turner misses with a low kick.
Astro scores with a jab to the body.
Astro checks a leg kick nicely.
Astro throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner is looking to chop away at Astro's legs.
Astro throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Astro.
Astro lands a slapping body shot.
Astro scores with a hook.
Astro clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Astro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astro digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
Astro scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Turner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Astro slips under a jab from Turner.
A little jabbing left from Astro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Astro lands the left hand.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner moves out of range as Astro strikes.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Astro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been hearing reports that Turner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Astro sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Astro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Astro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Astro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Charlie Astro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astro scores with a push kick.
Astro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astro.
Astro cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Astro finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astro throws an overhand right that drops Turner like a sack of potatoes! Astro dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Astro!
Charlie Astro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osinen closes the distance and pushes Astro back into the cage.
Astro is trying to force a seperation but Osinen has the dominant position.
Astro has had enough of the clinch but Osinen keeps him there for the moment.
Osinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Osinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Osinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Astro's efforts to push away.
Osinen jumps guard and drags Astro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Osinen controlling Astro's posture.
Osinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Astro passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Osinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astro decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Astro lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Osinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Astro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astro misses with a wild combination.
Astro connects with an inside leg kick.
Charlie Astro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Astro connects with a crisp jab.
Astro misses with the body kick
and Osinen counters with a straight right hand.
Astro throws an overhand right that lands on Osinen's shoulder, as Osinen tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astro.
Astro throws a hook to the side of Osinen's head but Osinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Osinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osinen 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.
Astro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charlie Astro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Osinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osinen pushes Astro up against the cage in a clinch.
Astro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Astro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Astro's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from Osinen.
Astro tries to circle away but Osinen has him pinned against the cage.
Astro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astro is trying to break the clinch but Osinen has him pressed against the cage.
Osinen effectively controlling the action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Astro tries to break the clinch but Osinen is controlling the position.
Osinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astro backwards.
A short left from Osinen.
Astro is trying to break free.
Osinen lands a body shot.
Osinen misses with a knee strike.
Astro wants to get back to striking at distance but Osinen won't allow it.
Osinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astro is trying to push Osinen away but Osinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Osinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Astro controls his hands.
Astro is trying to push Osinen away but Osinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Astro is trying to push Osinen away but Osinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Astro working hard to break the clinch.
Osinen is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Osinen to work.
Astro is looking to break free of the clinch but Osinen has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Astro backwards.
Astro can't break the clinch.
Astro working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Osinen dominated that 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.
Astro lands a jab to the nose.
Astro lands a jab.
Osinen scores with a nice right hand.
Astro tried to score with a low kick but Osinen checks it.
Osinen cracks the inside of Astro's front leg.
Astro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Osinen keeps Astro at a distance using the push kick.
Astro misses with a low kick.
Osinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Astro misses with a left hand
enabling Osinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Astro scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Osinen misses with a straight right.
Astro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astro misses with the combination.
Astro connects with a crisp jab.
Astro lands a head shot.
Astro misses with a series of wild punches.
Osinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Astro takes a swing at Osinen's ribcage but misses.
Astro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Osinen.
Osinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Osinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astro lands a jab to Osinen's midsection.
Astro lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Osinen fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Astro misses.
Osinen throws out a counter right but Astro avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Astro there.
Astro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Astro misses with a hook.
Astro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Osinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Astro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osinen.
Osinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Astro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Astro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astro throws a leg kick but Osinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Astro backing away here, and Osinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Astro misses with a combination
letting Osinen counter with a right hand.
Osinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Astro.
Astro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Osinen can pounce on him.
Astro just misses with a punch to the body.
Astro throws a leg kick that misses.
Osinen loads up on a big right hand but Astro slips the punch.
Astro misses the jab.
Astro throws a combination that misses
and Osinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Osinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astro blocks it with crossed arms.
Osinen cracks Astro with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Astro is trying to force a seperation but Osinen has the dominant position.
Osinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osinen.
Osinen is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Astro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Astro is trying to break the clinch but Osinen has him pressed against the cage.
Astro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Astro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 Charlie Astro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Osinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Astro throws out the jab.
Osinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Astro throws a hook to the side of Osinen's head but Osinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Osinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Astro counters with a stiff right hand.
Osinen throws a push kick but Astro slaps the foot to one side.
Charlie Astro is winning the standup battle so far.
Astro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Osinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Astro lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Osinen.
Osinen moves out of range as Astro strikes.
A big right from Astro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astro throws a body shot but no joy.
Astro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osinen.
Osinen wants to counter the offense by Astro and move into the clinch position.
Astro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Osinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Osinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osinen cracks the inside of Astro's front leg.
Astro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Astro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Astro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Osinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Osinen won't allow Astro to get back to his feet.
Osinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Astro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Astro is looking to stand up but Osinen isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Astro misses with a straight right.
Osinen throws an off balance right hand
and Astro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Osinen lands with a kick to the temple. Astro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Osinen misses the shot to the body.
Astro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Astro misses with a left hand
and Osinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osinen connects with a right hand. Astro shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Astro misses the target.
Astro misses with a body shot
enabling Osinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Astro avoids a kick to the body.
Astro throws a hard body shot but it just 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!
Osinen blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astro just misses with a punch to the body.
Astro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Osinen's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Astro misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Osinen there.
Astro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osinen.
Astro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osinen manages to avoid it.
Astro misses with a double jab.
Astro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astro. Osinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astro misses with a looping left.
Osinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Osinen misses with a looping right.
Osinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Astro's sensitive parts.
Osinen with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artur Osinen.
I think Osinen 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Osinen!
A very excited looking Artur Osinen 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. |
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 36
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Anto with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Anto gets the takedown into side control.
Astro dodges the ground and pound from Anto.
Astro is pushing Anto's head away, looking to escape. Anto manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Anto connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Astro some visible discomfort.
#SU#
Anto decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Anto moves into the clinch.
Anto has a couple of punches blocked by Astro.
Anto prevents Astro from breaking the clinch.
Anto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Astro breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Astro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Astro is looking to land body kicks.
Astro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anto was well out of range. Poor timing from Astro.#TD#
Anto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Anto is nestled in close to Astro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU#
Anto decides to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astro throws a hook but Anto avoids it easily.
It looked like Anto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Astro misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astro. Anto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anto slips under a jab.
Astro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Astro takes a swing at Anto's ribcage but misses.
Anto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Astro.
Anto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Anto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Astro quickly recovers to half guard.
Astro tries to kick Anto off but Anto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anto slips a nice elbow through Astro's hands, connecting with Astro's forehead.
Anto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Anto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Astro is trying to stand back up but Anto is controlling him
#SU#
Anto escapes and gets back to his feet.
Anto lands a nice shot to the body.
Astro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anto tries to counter with a takedown but Astro is quick to defend against it.
Astro misses with an uppercut. Anto saw that one coming.
Anto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astro.
Astro misses the body punch
and Anto counters with a stiff right hand.
Astro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Astro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anto has his takedown stuffed
and Astro counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ameqran Anto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anto shoots for a double leg takedown but Astro sprawls well. He's pushed Anto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Astro misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Anto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anto wants to control but Astro is keeping him busy. #SU#
Anto decides to stand and escape the position.
Astro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anto. #TD#
Anto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Astro!
Astro is trying to get back to his feet.
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 Ameqran Anto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Anto tries to move into range but Astro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Astro swivels and escapes.
Astro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astro avoids it really well and circles away.
Astro scores with a jab. Anto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Charlie Astro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anto shoots and misses
enabling Astro to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ameqran Anto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Astro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astro misses with a hook. Anto ducked under it nicely.
Anto feinted with a counter takedown.
Anto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice sprawl there from Astro as Anto shoots in.
Astro throws a jab when Anto was well out of range.
Anto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Astro.
Anto blocks a jab.
Anto attempts a counter takedown but Astro avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Astro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Astro throws a big shot that misses.
Anto feinted with a counter takedown.
Anto scores with a decent looking hook.
Anto shoots for a double leg takedown but Astro sprawls well. He's pushed Anto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Astro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anto somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Astro misses.
Astro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anto.
Anto has a takedown stuffed.
Astro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Astro looks to score with a jab to the body but Anto is just out of range.
Anto just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Anto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Astro is trying to defend but Anto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Astro has one foot on Anto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astro misses with an uppercut. Anto saw that one coming.
Astro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Astro slaps away a takedown attempt from Anto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Astro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astro lands a nice looking body shot.
Astro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Astro.
Astro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anto.
Nice body kick there by Astro.
Astro misses with an uppercut. Anto saw that one coming.#T3#
Astro cracks Anto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Astro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Astro throws out a powerful jab.
Anto cracks Astro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Astro swats away the attempt to clinch by Anto.
Anto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astro as he jumps to the side.
Astro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Astro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astro connects with a body shot that sends Anto's belly button to the back.
Anto tries for a takedown but Astro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Astro throws a lazy uppercut
and Anto counters with a straight right hand.
Anto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Astro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anto was well out of range. Poor timing from Astro.
Astro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astro looks to land a left hand but Anto moved out of range nicely.
Astro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anto was well out of range. Poor timing from Astro.
Anto is looking to counter the offense by Astro and move into the clinch.
Anto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Astro swivels and escapes.
Anto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astro.
Anto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Astro just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Astro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Astro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Astro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anto with a poor takedown
letting Astro counter with a right hand.
Astro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Astro scores with a nice head shot.
Anto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astro.
Anto attempts a counter takedown but Astro avoids it well and moves away.
Astro cracks a nice hook into Anto's ribs.
Anto lands with a right hand.
Astro connects with a looping right hand.
Anto looks for a takedown but Astro sprawls well.
Anto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Astro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anto scrambles back to his feet.
Anto moves away from the strike by Astro.
Astro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anto lands a really nice looking cross but Astro seems unphased.
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!
Anto has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ameqran Anto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Astro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anto has time to react.
Astro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Anto closes the distance and pushes Astro back into the cage.
Anto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Astro walks away with a smile on his face. Anto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big right from Astro misses.
Astro looks to score with a jab to the body but Anto is just out of range.
Anto moves away from the strike by Astro.
Astro throws a nice looking combination but Anto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Astro to score with a decent uppercut.
Anto darts in looking for a takedown but Astro gets double underhooks and turns Anto into the cage.
Astro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anto has time to react.
Astro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anto. Anto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Anto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anto slips a jab from Astro.#T2#
Astro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astro. Anto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astro looks to throw the jab but Anto is out of range.
Anto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Astro defends it nicely.
Astro looks to land a combination but Anto avoids it well.
Anto slips a straight right by Astro.
Anto tries to clinch but Astro moves out of range.
Anto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anto.
Decent striking displayed by Astro there.
Anto closes the distance but Astro moves to the side
enabling Astro to counter with a crisp jab.
Anto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Astro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Astro looks to score with a jab to the body but Anto is just out of range.
Anto slips under a jab.
Anto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anto darts in trying to clinch
and Astro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anto slips under a jab from Astro.
Astro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astro. Anto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astro misses with an uppercut. Anto saw that one coming.
Astro looks to score with a jab to the body but Anto is just out of range.
Astro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Charlie Astro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Anto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Astro defends well and Anto ends up having to push Astro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Astro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Astro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Astro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Anto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anto. #ES2#
Astro has his feet on Anto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Astro misses.
Anto fails with a takedown attempt.
Astro falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Anto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anto passes into half guard.
Astro is trying to stand up here but Anto is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Astro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Astro 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 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Astro!
Charlie Astro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Ameqran Anto had this to say: 'Thanks for coming '.
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Event:
RapidFC 50
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Two.
Astro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Two counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Two moves out of range as Astro strikes.
Astro tried to score with a low kick but Two checks it.
Two throws a hook but Astro blocks it.
We've been told by Astro's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Astro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Two moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Astro ducks under a wild hook from Two.
Astro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Astro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Two moves away.
Astro lands an overhand right.
A big left from Astro misses.
Two slips a jab and a cross from Astro.
Two fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astro. Two does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Astro throws a shot from downtown. Two moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Two avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Two unleashes a big counter combination but Astro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick by Two misses
and Astro counters with a nice uppercut.
Astro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Two cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Two scores with a sloppy right hand. Astro should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Astro coming out on top.
Astro misses with a left hand
letting Two counter with a right hand.
Astro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Two checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Two, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Two misses with an uppercut. Astro saw that one coming.
Astro staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Astro 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 Two has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Two and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Two has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Charlie Astro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astro misses with a hook
letting Two counter with a right hand.
Astro misses with a body shot.
Two lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Astro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astro thuds a left hand into Two's body.
Astro dodges the punch combination from Two.
It looked like Astro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Two uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Astro throws a series of punches but Two avoids them all with ease.
Astro throws a lazy uppercut
and Two counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Two jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Astro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Two - the referee stops the clock and Astro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Two. Astro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Astro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Astro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Astro throws a lazy uppercut
and Two counters with a head kick. That will keep Astro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Astro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Two.
Astro scores with a one two! Two had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Astro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Two cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Two checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Two.
Astro throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid body kick from Two.
Astro walks into a straight right hand from Two.
Astro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Astro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Astro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Two lands a jab.
Astro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Two.
Two ducks right into an uppercut from Astro.
Astro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Two moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Two only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Two throws out the jab.
Astro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Two moves away.#T4#
Astro tests Two's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Astro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Astro lands an overhand right.
Astro misses with a hook
and Two counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Astro misses.
Two scores with a punch to the head.
Nice cross by Two.
A big left from Astro misses.
Astro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Test Two has been cut.
Astro feints a jab promting Two to slip. Astro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Two slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astro works the jab nicely.
A jab from Two finds it's way through Astro's defenses.
Two on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Test Two will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Two misses.
Two connects with the punch.
Two lands with a hook. Astro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Astro is rocked!
Two pounces like a tiger and cracks Astro with a vicious hook! Astro is down but not out! Two follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Test Two!
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Event:
WCF8 Astro Vs Cage
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Cage goes for a double leg but Astro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Astro continues to drive forward.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astro tries to score with a low kick but Cage moves his leg out of the way.
Cage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cage takes one on the button.
Astro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Astro's waist but Astro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cage off to one side.
Astro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Astro moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Cage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charlie Astro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.
Cage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Astro is out of range and Cage settles back down.
Astro swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Astro is looking to counter punch.
Cage shoots in for a double leg but Astro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Astro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Astro looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astro.
Astro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Astro.
Good exchange - Astro coming out on top.
Cage tries to clinch but Astro is having none of it.
Astro scores with a nice strike.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Astro cracks Cage with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cage looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Astro finish him?
#ROC#
Cage is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astro lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cage off his feet! Cage tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Astro!
Charlie Astro retains his lightweight title!
Charlie Astro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
FC4 Finch vs Jackson
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Astro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harris's sensitive parts.
Harris misses the jab.
No joy there for Astro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Astro works Harris's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Astro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astro scores with the left hand. Harris knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Marcus Harris has been cut.
Astro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Astro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Astro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Astro.#KD#
Astro lands a left and a right that send Harris crashing to the mat, dazed. Astro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Harris is rocked!
Astro cracks Harris with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Harris tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Astro pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Harris is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Astro!
Charlie Astro is the new lightweight champion!
Charlie Astro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
FC Fight Night Kong vs Salmon
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Astro throws a one two combo.
Astro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Astro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Astro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astro looks to land a combination. Leaf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astro sprawls well. Astro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet.
Leaf tries to clinch but Astro is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Astro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leaf doesn't seem phased though.
Leaf throws a leg kick but Astro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leaf tries to clinch there but Astro circles away.
Astro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Astro throws a hook to the side of Leaf's head but Leaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Astro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leaf on the side of the head.
Leaf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Astro misses the target.
Astro lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Astro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leaf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Astro throws a body shot but no joy.
Astro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leaf. Leaf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Charlie Astro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astro throws the left hand but Leaf avoids the punch easily.
Leaf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick by Leaf misses
letting Astro counter with a right hand.
Leaf blocks a leg kick.
Astro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Astro jabs Leaf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Astro is looking to score with low kicks.
Leaf ducks under a wild hook from Astro.
Danga de danga de dang - Astro scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Don Leaf has been cut.
Astro throws a series of strikes that have Leaf backpedaling.
#ROC#
Leaf is rocked!
Charlie Astro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astro fails to land with a series of punches.
Leaf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leaf is still on wobbly legs! Can Astro finish him?
Astro connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Leaf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Astro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leaf seems to have recovered his senses.
Astro scores with a sloppy right hand. Leaf should have avoided that one.
Leaf tries to clinch there but Astro circles away.
Leaf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leaf ducks right into an uppercut from Astro.
Leaf tries to move into range but Astro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Astro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leaf.
Astro scores with a decent looking hook.
Astro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Charlie Astro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.#T3#
Astro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leaf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown but Astro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Astro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leaf looks winded!
Leaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Astro connects with a nice looking jab.
Leaf needs to keep his hands up - Astro had a free shot at his head there.
Astro lands with a right hand.
Astro scores with the left hand. Leaf knows he should have avoided that one.
Leaf checks a leg kick.
Leaf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Astro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Astro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Astro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Astro lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4##KD#
Oooooh!!! Astro has knocked Leaf down with a huge combo! Astro steps away and waves a wobbly Leaf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Leaf shoots in for a takedown but Astro shows good takedown defense.
Astro tests Leaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Astro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Astro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Astro drops Leaf with a beautiful combination! Leaf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Astro is looking for the KO!
Astro cracks Leaf with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Leaf falls to his knees and Astro doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Astro!
Charlie Astro tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Astro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gaines checks it well.
Astro throws a hook but Gaines avoids it easily.
Gaines half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Astro as he avoids it easily.
Gaines misses with a double jab.
Astro lands with a good body shot.
Gaines shoots in for a double leg but Astro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#KD2#
Astro sends Gaines crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Astro is motioning to the referee to let Gaines up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Gaines is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Norberto Gaines has been cut.
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!
Gaines walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Gaines limp body while Astro jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Astro!
Charlie Astro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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