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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Velnart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takayoshi Asano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Velnart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takayoshi Asano's chin.
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243 lbs
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188 cm
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280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Velnart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takayoshi Asano!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asano just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Velnart misses the target.
Velnart lands with a nice combination. Asano backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Takayoshi Asano has been cut.
Velnart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velnart.
Velnart content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Velnart works on Asano's body with a couple of short punches.
Asano looks gassed!
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!
Velnart lands a hook that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velnart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart scores with a hook to the body.
Velnart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velnart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Velnart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velnart looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Velnart.
Velnart digs a right hand into Asano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asano's gas tank.
Velnart lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Velnart.
Velnart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That has opened up Takayoshi Asano's cut even more.
Velnart just leaning against Asano, taking a breather.
Velnart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velnart digs a right hand underneath Asano's ribcage. Asano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velnart is working Asano over against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Velnart.
A short right from Velnart.
Velnart scores with a hook to the body.
Velnart works on Asano's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Velnart on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Velnart as the two fighters clinch.
Velnart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asano or not.
Velnart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart lands an uppercut.
Velnart is working Asano over against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Velnart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velnart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velnart.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velnart.
Asano tries to work over Velnart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velnart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asano.
Velnart scores with a shoulder strike.
Velnart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velnart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Nice body punch from Velnart.
Velnart works on Asano's body with a couple of short punches.
Velnart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Velnart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asano's efforts to push away.
Velnart digs a right hand underneath Asano's ribcage. Asano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velnart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velnart.
Velnart lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velnart.
Velnart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Velnart scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velnart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Velnart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Velnart.
Velnart lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Velnart.
Asano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velnart.
Velnart presses Asano against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Velnart lands with a light punch inside.
Asano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velnart lands with a short shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Velnart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Velnart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velnart lands a nice shot to the body.
Velnart works on Asano's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Velnart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velnart scores with a shoulder strike.
Velnart is looking to control Asano's arms but Asano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Velnart has his back to the ropes.
Velnart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asano throws a punch but it's blocked by Velnart.
Velnart lands a shoulder strike.
Velnart has a couple of punches blocked by Asano.
Asano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Velnart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Velnart.
Velnart lands a shoulder strike.
Velnart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Velnart.
Velnart has Asano pressed against the ropes.
Velnart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velnart's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Velnart lands a body shot.
Velnart is pushing Asano up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Velnart.
Velnart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Velnart - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Velnart throws a punch but it's blocked by Asano.
Nice body punch from Velnart - that landed with a thud.
Velnart misses with a body punch.
Velnart digs a right hand underneath Asano's ribcage. Asano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Velnart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velnart cracks Asano with a nice body shot.
Velnart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asano or not.
Velnart lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Velnart.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Velnart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velnart lands a body shot.
Velnart digs a right hand into Asano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asano's gas tank.
Velnart lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velnart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Velnart.
Velnart lands a shoulder strike.
Velnart digs a right hand into Asano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asano's gas tank.
Asano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velnart's elbow.
A short right from Velnart.
Velnart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asanos head.
Velnart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velnart.
Velnart lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velnart lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Velnart.
Velnart lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Velnart.
Velnart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Velnart.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velnart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Velnart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takayoshi Asano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Asano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velnart stalks Asano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asano's face. Asano staggers backwards, shaken.
Velnart misses with a shot to the body
and Asano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velnart lands with an uppercut that bounces Asano off the ropes and back into rage.
Velnart connects with a crisp jab.
Velnart lands a two punch combo.
The cut above Takayoshi Asano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Velnart moves in looking to clinch but Asano pushes him off.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Velnart here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Velnart connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velnart prevents a body shot from Asano.
Asano tries to break the clinch but Velnart is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velnart.
Velnart has a couple of punches blocked by Asano.
Asano swings wildly with an uppercut but Velnart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alex Velnart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velnart throws a head punch that misses.
Velnart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asano takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velnart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asano.
A short right from Velnart on the inside.
Velnart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velnart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velnart is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Velnart lands a body punch.
Velnart lands a shot to the body.
Velnart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart cracks Asano with a nice body shot.
Velnart works on Asano's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Velnart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Velnart.
A shot in the inside from Velnart.
Velnart taking a breather.
Velnart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velnart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asano or not.
Asano tries to work over Velnart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Velnart.
Asano takes a shot to the head.
Velnart works on Asano's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velnart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart is leaning against Asano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Velnart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Velnart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asano can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Velnart.
Asano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velnart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velnart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asano.
A left hand lands to the body for Velnart.
Asano takes a shot to the head.
Velnart lands a shot to the body.
Velnart pushes Asano back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Velnart slowing the pace effectively.
Velnart presses Asano against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Velnart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velnart is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Velnart.
Asano struggles to land a body shot inside as Velnart controls his hands.
Velnart swings wildly with an uppercut but Asano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Velnart.
Velnart lands with a light punch inside.
Velnart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Velnart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asano is trying to break the clinch but Velnart has him pressed against the ropes.
Velnart stalling in the clinch.
Asano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Velnart.
Velnart working aggressively here.
Velnart pushes Asano back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Asano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velnart is leaning against Asano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Velnart.
A right hook to the body lands for Velnart.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velnart.
A hook to the body from Velnart.
Asano tries to throw a body punch but Velnart avoids it by throwing Asano back against the cage.
A short left from Velnart.
Velnart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Velnart.
Velnart cracks Asano with a nice body shot.
Velnart lands with a light punch inside.
Velnart lands a nice shot to the body.
Velnart scores with a shot to the side of Asano's head.
Velnart lands with a right to the head.
Velnart taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Velnart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velnart digs a right hand underneath Asano's ribcage. Asano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velnart digs a right hand into Asano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asano's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Velnart blocks a body shot from Asano.
Velnart is working Asano over against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velnart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart scores with a shoulder strike.
Velnart prevents Asano from breaking the clinch.
Velnart is trying to stall.
Velnart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velnart is working Asano over against the ropes.
Velnart cracks Asano with a nice body shot.
Velnart scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Velnart on the inside.
Velnart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velnart lands a body punch.
Velnart lands a body shot.
Velnart taking a breather.
Asano pushes Velnart back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Velnart.
Velnart looking to slow down the pace here.
Asano tries to work over Velnart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Velnart.
Asano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Velnart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asanos head.
Velnart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart is pushing Asano up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Velnart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takayoshi Asano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Velnart gets a clinch.
Velnart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Asano misses with a punch to the body.
Velnart digs a right hand into Asano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asano's gas tank.
Velnart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velnart.
Asano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asano is trying to break the clinch but Velnart has him pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Velnart trying to stall but Asano improves his position.
A hook to the body from Asano.
Asano manages to break the clinch.
Velnart tries to clinch there but Asano circles away.
Asano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velnart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velnart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velnart manages to avoid it.
Takayoshi Asano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asano scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velnart tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Asano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asano throws a body punch but Velnart moves out of range.
Asano misses with a jab to the body
and Velnart counters with a one-two to the body.
Velnart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asano misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Velnart to counter with a crisp jab.
Asano lands a right hook to the body.
Asano thows a body shot but no joy.
Velnart stuns Asano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velnart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asano throws a push kick but Velnart slaps the foot to one side.
Asano misses with a wild combination.
Asano takes a swing at Velnart's ribcage but misses.
Velnart lands with a shot to the body.
Velnart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Velnart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Velnart just misses with a punch to the body.
Asano throws a body punch but Velnart moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velnart swings for the body but Asano moves out of range.
Asano fails to land with a series of punches.
Velnart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velnart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velnart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velnart's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Velnart duly obliges.
Alex Velnart is winning the standup battle so far.
Velnart tries to bum rush Asano with a series of wild strikes but Asano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asano lands a jab to Velnart's midsection.
Asano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velnart was well out of range. Poor timing from Asano.
Velnart takes a swing at Asano's ribcage but misses.
Asano throws out a loose jab but Velnart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velnart throws a right hand that Asano ducks under and follows up with a left that Asano also avoids with ease.
Velnart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velnart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asano takes a swing at Velnart's ribcage but misses.
Velnart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asano counters with a straight right hand.
Asano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velnart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Velnart scores with a jab. Asano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velnart moves away.
Velnart drives through and clinches with Asano against the ropes.
Velnart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart pushes Asano back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Velnart is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Velnart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velnart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Velnart misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Velnart on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asano as Velnart tries to tie him up.
Asano tries to circle away but Velnart has him pinned against the ropes.
Asano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velnart's elbow.
Velnart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asano prevents a body shot from Velnart.
Asano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velnart cracks Asano with a nice body shot.
Asano can't find room to land a body shot as Velnart controls the action.
Velnart lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Velnart.
Velnart is trying to maintain a safe position but Asano gets an underhook and turns Velnart into the ropes.
Velnart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Velnart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velnart gets through Asano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Velnart scores with a shot to the side of Asano's head.
Velnart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velnart is working Asano over against the ropes.
Velnart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velnart digs a right hand into Asano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asano's gas tank.
Velnart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velnart lands a shot to the body.
Velnart lands a hook that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
Velnart lands with a left to the head.
Velnart lands a body shot.
Velnart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Velnart.
Velnart cracks Asano with a nice body shot.
Velnart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velnart is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Velnart.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velnart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asano takes a shot to the head.
Velnart lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Velnart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velnart pushes Asano back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Velnart lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Velnart clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Takayoshi Asano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A lazy left from Velnart finds it's target.
Velnart jabs at Asano's body.
Velnart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asano manages to avoid it.
Asano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Velnart.
Asano misses with a double jab
enabling Velnart to counter with a crisp jab.
Asano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Velnart scores with a four punch combination!
Velnart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velnart.
A punch combination from Asano misses.
Velnart tries to bum rush Asano with a series of wild strikes but Asano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asano circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asano. Velnart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velnart lands a glancing blow to the side of Asano's head.
Takayoshi Asano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Velnart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asano was well out of range. Poor timing from Velnart.
Velnart misses with a double jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Velnart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Velnart has closed the distance and engaged Asano in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velnart lands a right hand.
Asano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velnart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velnart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velnart is trying to stall.
Velnart works on Asano's body with a couple of short punches.
Velnart slows down the pace here.
Velnart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velnart is working Asano over against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Velnart.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velnart.
Velnart lands a shoulder strike.
Velnart is leaning against Asano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Velnart.
Velnart digs a right hand underneath Asano's ribcage. Asano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Velnart.
Velnart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asano backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Velnart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velnart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velnart lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Takayoshi Asano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Velnart!
Alex Velnart retains his heavyweight title!
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