PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Basil Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atauallah Ganteaume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hastings's entrance music is React - Not today. A fine choice. Ganteaume has chosen Black Label Society - Stillborn as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hastings
vs
Ganteaume

181 cm
25
184 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

189 cm
28
202 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

World class MT
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Basil Hastings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Atauallah Ganteaume!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganteaume tries to work over Hastings's front leg with a kick but Hastings checks it.
Hastings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hastings tests Ganteaume's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ganteaume lands a nice looking body shot.
Hastings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ganteaume swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hastings.
Ganteaume connects with a looping right hand.
Ganteaume is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hastings gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hastings throws a body kick that misses
and Ganteaume counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganteaume throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hastings jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hastings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ganteaume blocks a leg kick.
Ganteaume lands a right hook to the body.
Hastings throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Ganteaume was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ganteaume throws a body kick that misses.
Hastings tried to counter with a leg kick but Ganteaume avoided it.
Hastings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ganteaume moves away.
Ganteaume throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Hastings misses.
Hastings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ganteaume.
Atauallah Ganteaume seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hastings throws out a loose jab but Ganteaume uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Ganteaume was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ganteaume drops his hands momentarily and Hastings takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ganteaume avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ganteaume fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ganteaume takes one to the side of the head.
Ganteaume throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hastings.
Hastings walks into a stiff left hand from Ganteaume.
Ganteaume misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hastings - that will leave a mark!
Ganteaume scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hastings doesn't seem bothered though.
Hastings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganteaume misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hastings.
Hastings lands a slapping body shot.
Ganteaume avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganteaume misses with the body kick
and Hastings counters with a nice leg kick.
Ganteaume throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ganteaume throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hastings attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ganteaume bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hastings lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ganteaume moves away from the strike by Hastings.
Hastings's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ganteaume connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hastings scrambles back to his feet.
Ganteaume with a jab.
Hastings misses with a looping left.
Ganteaume is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ganteaume lands a jab to the head.
Hastings throws a hook but Ganteaume avoids it easily.
Hastings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ganteaume misses with a kick to the body.
Hastings tries a head kick but it misses.
Hastings scores with a kick to the body.
Hastings cracks a nice hook into Ganteaume's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganteaume is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Ganteaume.
Hastings lands with a nice body kick.
Hastings stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ganteaume.
Hastings wants to clinch.

Hastings pushes Ganteaume up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ganteaume.

Hastings manages to break the clinch.
Hastings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ganteaume.
Ganteaume tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hastings manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ganteaume lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hastings will feel that in the morning.
Hastings lands with a nice body punch.
Ganteaume tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ganteaume backs away, Hastings returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganteaume throws a head kick but Hastings moves out of range.
Ganteaume is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hastings had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ganteaume lands a nice looking body kick.
Hastings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ganteaume throws a big shot that misses.
Hastings misses the jab.
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!
Hastings throws a head kick that misses.
Ganteaume pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hastings ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hastings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ganteaume's head.
Hastings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Hastings.
Ganteaume lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ganteaume thumps Hastings with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ganteaume scores with a jab to the body.
Ganteaume throws a push kick but Hastings slaps the foot to one side.
Ganteaume throws a hook but Hastings blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hastings on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ganteaume jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atauallah Ganteaume dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Ganteaume scores with a hook.
Ganteaume keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hastings backing away here, and Ganteaume unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hastings takes a swing at Ganteaume's ribcage but misses.
Ganteaume tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Hastings was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ganteaume.
A left lands for Ganteaume.
Ganteaume displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hastings throws out the jab.
Ganteaume scores with a shot to the body.
Hastings misses with an uppercut. Ganteaume saw that one coming.
Ganteaume swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Ganteaume.
Hastings tries to clinch there but Ganteaume circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hastings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Hastings coming out on top.
Ganteaume throws a jab when Hastings was well out of range.
Hastings appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ganteaume takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hastings feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ganteaumes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hastings.
Ganteaume throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Ganteaume misses.
Atauallah Ganteaume seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hastings's corner calls for a 1-2. Hastings obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ganteaume uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hastings has time to react.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ganteaume on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ganteaume misses with a punch on the inside.
Hastings working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ganteaume working aggressively here.
Hastings gets through Ganteaume's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Hastings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hastings misses with a body kick.
Hastings lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ganteaume will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Hastings.
Hastings misses with a low kick.
Hastings walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ganteaume checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ganteaume! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings scores with a body shot.
Ganteaume attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Hastings wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ganteaume scores with a jab to the head.
Ganteaume throws a front kick that sends Hastings stumbling back into the ropes.
Ganteaume looks to land a combination but Hastings avoids it well.
Hastings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ganteaume.
Ganteaume throws a lazy right hand but Hastings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganteaume throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hastings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ganteaume takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hastings buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Hastings.
Ganteaume takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hastings uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ganteaume.
A jab from Hastings misses.
Hastings looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ganteaume tries to land a front kick but Hastings steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ganteaume.
It appears Hastings was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ganteaume steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hastings.
Hastings takes one on the button.
Ganteaume takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hastings. Ganteaume does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hastings lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ganteaume explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hastings lands a really nice looking cross but Ganteaume seems unphased.
Ganteaume with a jab.
Hastings throws a body punch but Ganteaume moves out of range.
Ganteaume slips under a jab from Hastings.
Hastings throws the kick towards the body but Ganteaume avoids it.
Hastings misses with a wild body shot.
Hastings paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ganteaume has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganteaume misses with a hook.
Hastings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hastings cracks Ganteaume with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganteaume uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hastings.
Hastings thuds his shin into the meat of Ganteaume's side.
Hastings feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ganteaumes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ganteaume throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ganteaume motions for Hastings to come forward. Ganteaume throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hastings walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ganteaume checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hastings lands with a cross.
Ganteaume loads up on a big right hand but Hastings slips the punch.
Hastings throws a wild body kick that Ganteaume sees coming a mile off.
Hastings lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ganteaume will feel that in the morning.
Ganteaume lands a leg kick that knocks Hastings off balance momentarily.
Ganteaume throws a leg kick but Hastings sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Ganteaume blocks the leg kick.
Hastings throws a head kick but Ganteaume moves out of range.
Ganteaume throws a body kick that misses.
Ganteaume gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basil Hastings dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice shot by Hastings.
Ganteaume throws a good cross that connects.
Ganteaume is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ganteaume bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ganteaume tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ganteaume lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hastings swinging wildly here.
Hastings takes one to the side of the head.
Ganteaume throws a right hand that Hastings ducks under and follows up with a left that Hastings also avoids with ease.
Ganteaume walks into a straight right hand from Hastings.

Ganteaume has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Hastings.
Good body shot from Hastings.
Ganteaume throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hastingss head.

Hastings breaks the clinch.
Ganteaume takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings misses with a straight right.
Hastings scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Hastings finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ganteaume avoids the body shot from Hastings.
Hastings shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hastings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hastings.
Ganteaume has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ganteaume looks to throw the jab but Hastings is out of range.
Hastings throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ganteaume avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ganteaume misses the target.
Hastings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Hastings there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ganteaume misses the jab.
Ganteaume throws a body shot but no joy.
Hastings scores with a hook.
Hastings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ganteaume is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings blocks a jab.
Ganteaume connects with a leg kick. Hastings looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hastings looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ganteaume just misses with a punch to the body.
Hastings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ganteaume backs up against the ropes.

Ganteaume is rocked!
Ganteaume throws a leg kick which misses Hastings's front leg but catches the back leg as Hastings tries to avoid it.
Ganteaume is still on wobbly legs! Can Hastings finish him?
Ganteaume sizes up Hastings with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ganteaume takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ganteaume misses with a body kick.
Ganteaume takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ganteaume seems to have recovered his senses.
Hastings throws a sloppy head kick and Ganteaume moves out of range easily.
Hastings takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ganteaume uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hastings.
Ganteaume lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ganteaume walks into a left hand.
Ganteaume tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hastings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hastings is looking to slow Ganteaume down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hastings jabs at Ganteaume's body.
Ganteaume throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hastings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ganteaume looks for the body kick but Hastings saw that one coming.
Ganteaume throws a solid leg kick but Hastings takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ganteaume.
Hastings slips under a jab.
Ganteaume dodges the punch combination from Hastings.
Hastings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hastings throws a push kick but Ganteaume slaps the foot to one side.
Hastings throws a wild body kick that Ganteaume sees coming a mile off.
Hastings throws a sloppy head kick and Ganteaume moves out of range easily.
Ganteaume throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Ganteaume lands.
Ganteaume missing with a left hand there. Hastings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hastings looks to land a left hand but Ganteaume moved out of range nicely.
Ganteaume is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganteaume does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hastings throwing a counter right hand but Ganteaume manages to avoid it.
Ganteaume blocks a low kick nicely.
Hastings looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hastings misses with a kick to the body.
Ganteaume feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hastings's calf.
Hastings keeps Ganteaume at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganteaume tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hastings defending well as Ganteaume loads up on a big left hand.
Hastings misses with a hook. Ganteaume ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Hastings misses its intended target.
Ganteaume lands with a nice body kick.
Hastings throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ganteaume dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hastings. That did some damage!
Hastings throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganteaume.
Hastings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basil Hastings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hastings 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basil Hastings!
A relieved looking Basil Hastings thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.