PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Keskisarja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asztalos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dethroned Emperor by Celtic Frost. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Keskisarja
vs
Asztalos

187 cm
34
201 lbs
20 - 15 - 1

188 cm
28
199 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

King of Fists

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Keskisarja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Asztalos!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskisarja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asztalos moves out of range as Keskisarja throws a body kick.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keskisarja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asztalos scores with a jab.

It looks like Kari Keskisarja has been cut.
Asztalos thuds his right hand into Keskisarja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keskisarja throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asztalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keskisarja.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keskisarja. Asztalos shrugs it off though.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Keskisarja throws the kick towards the body but Asztalos avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Keskisarja counters with a leg kick.
Keskisarja loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
We've been told by Keskisarja's head coaches at KO Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keskisarja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Keskisarja throws out a powerful jab.
Keskisarja throws a sloppy head kick and Asztalos moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskisarja throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Keskisarja counters with a solid body kick.
Keskisarja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asztalos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asztalos feints a counter leg kick.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keskisarja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asztalos moves out of range of the body kick from Keskisarja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keskisarja. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keskisarja connects with a single shot there.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Asztalos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keskisarja cracks a nice hook into Asztalos's ribs.
Asztalos connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskisarja throws a sloppy head kick
and Asztalos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kari Keskisarja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keskisarja 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keskisarja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keskisarja lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asztalos takes a step back to recover.
Keskisarja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keskisarja motions for Asztalos to come forward. Keskisarja throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keskisarja looks to land a body kick but Asztalos moved away.
Keskisarja misses with a hook
and Asztalos counters with a straight right hand.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos connects with a body shot.
Keskisarja throws a hook but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Keskisarja throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Asztalos there.

Keskisarja rushes Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Keskisarja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskisarja wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keskisarja gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Keskisarja controls his hands.
Keskisarja looking to stall.
Asztalos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asztalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keskisarja blocks a body shot from Asztalos.

Asztalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keskisarja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asztalos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keskisarja scrambles back to his feet.
Asztalos lands a nice shot that snaps Keskisarja's head back.
Asztalos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keskisarja appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asztalos lands a jab.
Keskisarja throws the kick towards the body but Asztalos avoids it.
Keskisarja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Keskisarja moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja looks for the body kick but Asztalos saw that one coming.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Keskisarja attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
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!
Keskisarja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Keskisarja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keskisarja manages to avoid it.
Keskisarja lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot.
Keskisarja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keskisarja scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskisarja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keskisarja throws a nice looking combination but Asztalos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keskisarja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja'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.

Keskisarja is looking to chop away at Asztalos's legs.
Keskisarja throws out a powerful jab.
Asztalos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alex Asztalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keskisarja takes one to the chin there.
Keskisarja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keskisarja avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Keskisarja thows a leg kick but Asztalos checks it
and Asztalos counters with a left to the body.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asztalos throws out a powerful jab.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick
and Asztalos counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asztalos lands an overhand right.
Asztalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskisarja takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keskisarja's hands.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Asztalos throws a good cross that connects.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keskisarja has time to react.
Keskisarja throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Keskisarja only half commits.
Asztalos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keskisarja looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asztalos's corner calls for a 1-2. Asztalos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Keskisarja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskisarja misses with a two punch combination.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy right hand. Keskisarja should have avoided that one.
Asztalos throws out a leg kick but Keskisarja moves out of range and Asztalos only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja misses with a head kick.
Keskisarja scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keskisarja misses with a looping right.
Keskisarja tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keskisarja throws a nice head kick!
Keskisarja wants to clinch up but Asztalos keeps it at a distance.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Asztalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keskisarja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asztalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Keskisarja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
Keskisarja moves out of range as Asztalos strikes.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Asztalos does no damage.
Keskisarja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Keskisarja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asztalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keskisarja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Keskisarja staying out of range there.
Keskisarja misses the jab.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keskisarja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asztalos counters with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos lands a head shot.
Asztalos punishes Keskisarja's body with a nice straight punch.
Keskisarja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Keskisarja ducked under it nicely.
Keskisarja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos slips a straight right by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asztalos counters with a straight right hand.
Keskisarja throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Keskisarja throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskisarja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keskisarja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donk. Keskisarja catches Asztalos right on the button with a cross.
Asztalos lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos misses with a head kick.
Keskisarja fails to land with a series of punches.
Asztalos with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut. Keskisarja saw that one coming.
Keskisarja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja'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.

Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskisarja was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keskisarja.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keskisarja.
Asztalos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keskisarja is out of range.
Asztalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asztalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keskisarja counters with a body kick.
Keskisarja is looking to land body kicks.
Keskisarja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asztalos tried to score with a low kick but Keskisarja checks it.
Asztalos throws a jab when Keskisarja was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Keskisarja backs off Asztalos throws a huge counter combo but Keskisarja manages to avoid it all.
Asztalos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keskisarja.
Asztalos throws a lazy uppercut
and Keskisarja counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keskisarja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keskisarja lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Keskisarja.
Asztalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keskisarja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keskisarja cracks the inside of Asztalos's front leg.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asztalos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keskisarja counters with a left and a right that stings Asztalos.
Keskisarja throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asztalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keskisarja's sensitive parts.
Keskisarja throws a push kick but Asztalos slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asztalos avoids the head kick by Keskisarja.
Asztalos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keskisarja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Keskisarja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Asztalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keskisarja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Asztalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asztalos connects with a looping right hand.
Asztalos connects with a crisp jab.

Keskisarja clinches.
Keskisarja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asztalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keskisarja backwards.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Keskisarja backwards.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keskisarja.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Keskisarja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asztalos or not.
Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Keskisarja trying to land knees to the body.
Asztalos tries to work over Keskisarja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Alex Asztalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Asztalos manages to break the clinch.
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskisarja was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asztalos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Asztalos coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskisarja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asztalos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keskisarja misses with a leg kick
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keskisarja misses with a looping left.
Keskisarja throws a lazy head kick
and Asztalos counters with a stiff right hand.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keskisarja.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keskisarja tries to land a leg kick but Asztalos saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Keskisarja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Keskisarja throws a head kick but Asztalos moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keskisarja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Keskisarja thows a leg kick but Asztalos checks it
and Asztalos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asztalos lands a right hook to the body.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Keskisarja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keskisarja down.
Keskisarja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asztalos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Keskisarja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keskisarja throws a body kick that misses.
Asztalos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asztalos lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Keskisarja throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asztalos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keskisarja. Keskisarja obviously looking to wear him down.
Asztalos missing with a left hand there. Keskisarja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja thumps Asztalos with a low kick.
Keskisarja tries to land a front kick but Asztalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos connects with the punch.
Keskisarja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asztalos blocks a head kick by Keskisarja.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asztalos. Keskisarja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keskisarja throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskisarja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a straight right.
Keskisarja is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asztalos.
Keskisarja connects with the punch.
Keskisarja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asztalos cracks Keskisarja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Keskisarja looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Keskisarja checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asztalos scores with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Keskisarja blocks the leg kick.
Keskisarja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keskisarja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja lands a nice looking body kick.
Asztalos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Asztalos looks to land a left hand but Keskisarja moved out of range nicely.
Keskisarja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keskisarja looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asztalos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheers as Keskisarja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asztalos doesn't seem phased though.
Keskisarja loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Keskisarja moves away and avoids it.
Keskisarja moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Keskisarja.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keskisarja misses with the body kick
and Asztalos counters with a low kick, right behind Keskisarja 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskisarja throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Keskisarja only half commits.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Keskisarja.
Keskisarja misses with an uppercut
letting Asztalos counter with a right hand.
Keskisarja misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Keskisarja wants to clinch
and Asztalos counters with a nice body shot.
Asztalos digs a good hook to Keskisarja's body.
Keskisarja lands a lovely overhand right.
Keskisarja defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Asztalos misses with a left hand
and Keskisarja counters with a three punch combo that has Asztalos backing up. Asztalos nods at Keskisarja to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kari Keskisarja's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Keskisarja tries to clinch there but Asztalos circles away.
Keskisarja throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Keskisarja tenderised Asztalos's leg. Asztalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Keskisarja misses
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keskisarja tries to clinch but Asztalos moves away
and Keskisarja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keskisarja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keskisarja. That did some damage!
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keskisarja.
Asztalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keskisarja throws a counter high kick but Asztalos was just alert enough to avoid it.
Asztalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Keskisarja.
Asztalos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asztalos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos moves out of range as Keskisarja throws a body kick.
Asztalos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keskisarja misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asztalos throws a right hand that Keskisarja ducks under and follows up with a left that Keskisarja also avoids with ease.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskisarja was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Keskisarja throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos flicks out a counter leg kick but Keskisarja steps away.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Keskisarja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja misses with a body kick.
Keskisarja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos catches Keskisarja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keskisarja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kari Keskisarja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarja cracks Asztalos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keskisarja throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja tries to land a body kick
and Asztalos counters with an outside leg kick.
Keskisarja misses with a straight right.
Keskisarja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keskisarja slips a jab from Asztalos.

Keskisarja closes the distance and clinches.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keskisarja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asztalos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keskisarja's elbow.
Asztalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asztalos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Asztalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keskisarja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asztalos stuns Keskisarja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asztalos blocks a head kick by Keskisarja.
Crunch! Keskisarja slams his shin into Asztalos's torso.
Asztalos lands a two punch combo.
Keskisarja tries a head kick but it misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Keskisarja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asztalos dodges the punch combination from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asztalos checks it well.
Asztalos avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos throws a nice looking combination but Keskisarja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keskisarja misses with a kick to the body
and Keskisarja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asztalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Keskisarja.
It looked like Keskisarja was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asztalos.
Keskisarja misses with a head kick.
Keskisarja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asztalos counters with a nice uppercut.
Keskisarja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos throws out a counter right but Keskisarja avoids it with no problem.
Asztalos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keskisarja throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos connects with a nice looking jab.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keskisarja misses with a kick to the body.
Asztalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keskisarja's calf.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskisarja is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asztalos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Asztalos!
Alex Asztalos is the new middleweight champion!
Alex Asztalos very nearly forgot to thank King of Fists amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.