AFN16 Kosnski vs Hagen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Great Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Barao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Barao
vs
Smith

180 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

160 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Barao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Great Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.

Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Barao defends the submission attempt.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barao is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Barao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Barao is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Ground and pound from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Barao's hands, connecting with Barao's forehead.
Smith is nestled in close to Barao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith prevents Barao from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working over Barao with some ground and pound. Barao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barao's head.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Barao's hands, connecting with Barao's forehead.
Barao is breathing heavily.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barao defending well though.
Smith trying to advance position but Barao counters by regaining guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Barao has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith stands and throws Barao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Barao taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Barao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barao is looking for a sweep.

Smith is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Barao looks calm but he's in trouble here. Smith gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Barao is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Smith lets go of the hold and Barao can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Great Smith!

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RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by Superman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Howard
vs
Walker

201 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwight Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Walker!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.

Walker drives through and clinches with Howard against the cage.
Howard goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Howard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Howard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Howard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker tries to stand but Howard is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to control but Howard is having none of it.
Walker is looking to get to half guard.
Walker wants to control but Howard is having none of it.

Howard quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Howard but it's paid off an Walker is forced to tap! Nice work by Howard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dwight Howard!
A victorious Dwight Howard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Folsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Folsom has chosen Hightower Is Mad as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Thomas
vs
Folsom

180 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Folsom!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folsom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Folsom can pounce on him.
Folsom leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.

Thomas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Folsom pushes down on Thomas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Folsom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Folsom prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is staying active underneath Folsom, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Folsom thows a huge punch but Thomas dodges it nicely.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Folsom is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Xavier Folsom has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Folsom, pushing him back against the cage.
Folsom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Folsom.

Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Folsom throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Xavier Folsom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Folsom. Folsom obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Folsom.
An inside leg kick lands from Folsom.
Folsom lands with a right hand.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Folsom knocks Thomas out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xavier Folsom!
A victorious Xavier Folsom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Oni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Seagal
vs
Oni

195 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

193 cm
25
203 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Seagal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Oni!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seagal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Seagal goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Seagal but great work by Oni.

Oni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oni throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Seagal works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Oni is trying to work for a kimura but Seagal is defending well.

Oni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seagal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oni.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seagal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oni.

Seagal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oni pulls his head out easily.
Oni trying to advance position but Seagal counters by regaining guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oni looking to pass the guard.

Seagal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Oni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seagal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oni has managed to get both his arms back between Seagal's legs - danger averted.

Oni is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Seagal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Seagal has escaped and now he's on top!

Seagal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oni is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Seagal, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seagal has his foot on Oni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oni works his way back into a safe position though.

Oni drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Seagal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oni has Seagal in his guard.

Seagal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oni dives on top into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Oni postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Seagal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oni, into his guard.

Seagal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Seagal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Seagal shoots in and gets a takedown into Oni's guard.
Oni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seagal!
Seagal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oni misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Oni scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Oni jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Seagal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Seagal and Oni has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Oni is pressing down on Seagal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Oni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Oni is looking for a triangle but Seagal pushes his legs off easily.

Seagal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oni has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni postures up in Seagal's guard and throws a big left but Seagal blocks it.
Oni trying to move into half guard but instead Seagal has managed to sweep!

Seagal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seagal has managed to get both his arms back between Oni's legs - danger averted.

Seagal drops back looking for a leg! Oni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oni manages to kick Seagal off! Seagal jumps back into Oni's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seagal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seagal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Oni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seagal defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Seagal has gone for a leg lock! Oni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Seagal's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Oni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Seagal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oni tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Seagal is in Oni's guard.

Seagal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oni has escaped and now he's on top!
Oni throws a strike but Seagal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Oni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seagal defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seagal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Seagal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oni dives on top into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oni throws a strike but Seagal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oni wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seagal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oni is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oni has escaped and now he's on top!

Oni stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Seagal has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Oni manages to get his head free but now Seagal has transitioned to an armbar! Oni grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Seagal! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Seagal!

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RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tibo Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junko Hatoru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Asztalos
vs
Hatoru

186 cm
23
190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
28
192 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibo Asztalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junko Hatoru!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asztalos with a nice cross.
Hatoru lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hatoru shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asztalos counters with a right hand to the body.
Hatoru scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Tibo Asztalos has been cut.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hatoru.
Asztalos wants to clinch up but Hatoru keeps it at a distance.
Asztalos is looking to clinch but Hatoru is avoiding it.
Hatoru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hatoru throws a series of punches but Asztalos avoids them all with ease.

Asztalos closes the distance and clinches.
Hatoru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatoru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Hatoru tries to land knees in the clinch but Asztalos avoids the damage to the body.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Hatoru is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Asztalos is defending well.
Tibo Asztalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junko Hatoru.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Asztalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hatoru looks gassed!
Hatoru tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hatoru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hatoru is looking for a takedown.
Asztalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatoru backwards.
Asztalos is trying to maintain a safe position but Hatoru gets an underhook and turns Asztalos into the cage.
Hatoru drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hatoru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatoru dodges an elbow strike from Asztalos.
Hatoru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Hatoru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hatoru's gas tank.
A short left from Asztalos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Asztalos throws an elbow that misses.
Asztalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatorus head.
A right hook to the body lands for Asztalos.
Hatoru looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asztalos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hatoru up against the cage.
Asztalos throws an elbow but it misses.
Asztalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hatoru lands with a right to the head.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Asztalos to work.
Hatoru pushes off an throws an elbow but Asztalos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Asztalos pushes Hatoru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos is working Hatoru over against the cage.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Asztalos lands a right hand.
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hatoru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Asztalos is pushing Hatoru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asztalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Hatoru working aggressively here.
Hatoru blocks an elbow strike.
Hatoru takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hatoru has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asztalos after a bit of a struggle.
Hatoru can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Hatoru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asztalos looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatoru working aggressively here.
Asztalos stalling against the cage.
Hatoru tries for a takedown but Asztalos manages to get underhooks.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Asztalos.
Hatoru misses with a knee to the head.
Asztalos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Asztalos is trying to maintain a safe position but Hatoru gets an underhook and turns Asztalos into the cage.
Hatoru throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Hatoru misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asztalos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hatoru tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hatoru lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Hatoru.
Hatoru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asztalos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tibo Asztalos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tibo Asztalos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hatoru keeps the fight on the outside.
Asztalos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hatoru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hatoru throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asztalos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatoru.
Asztalos scores with a jab. Hatoru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hatoru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asztalos tries to clinch up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hatoru tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hatoru has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Hatoru can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Asztalos avoiding damage.
Asztalos cracks Hatoru with a nice body shot.
Asztalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asztalos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
Hatoru is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Hatoru misses with the head strike.
Hatoru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hatoru backwards.
Asztalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Asztalos.
Hatoru tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos lands a nice uppercut.
Hatoru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hatoru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos lands an elbow inside that Hatoru shrugs off.

It looks like Junko Hatoru has been cut.
Asztalos lands an elbow that stopped Hatoru in his tracks for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asztalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatorus head.
Asztalos presses Hatoru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asztalos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hatoru can't get the takedown.
Asztalos is stalling here.
Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatoru backwards.
Asztalos digs a right hand into Hatoru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hatoru's gas tank.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
Asztalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatorus head.
Hatoru letting Asztalos take a breather here.
Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatoru backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Hatoru looking for a takedown.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatoru can do to turn this around?
Asztalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hatoru managing to block the knees to the body from Asztalos.
Asztalos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hatoru takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Junko Hatoru's cut even more.
Asztalos presses Hatoru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hatoru blocks an elbow strike.
Asztalos gets through Hatoru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asztalos.
Asztalos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hatoru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Asztalos.
Asztalos pushes Hatoru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos has Hatoru pressed against the cage.
Asztalos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hatoru avoids it.
Asztalos is pushing Hatoru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asztalos lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asztalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tibo Asztalos dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Asztalos clinches up against the cage.
Asztalos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hatoru tries to score a body lock takedown but Asztalos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Asztalos.
Tibo Asztalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asztalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asztalos blocking some punches.
Hatoru swings wildly with an uppercut but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatoru misses with an elbow strike.
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Hatoru.
Asztalos lands with a left to the head.
Hatoru throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatoru.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Asztalos.
A short right from Asztalos on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Asztalos.
Hatoru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatoru backwards.
Asztalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hatoru or not.
Asztalos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hatoru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hatoru takes a shot to the head.
Asztalos gets through Hatoru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatoru backwards.

Hatoru is rocked!
Hatoru wants a takedown but no success here.
Hatoru is still on wobbly legs! Can Asztalos finish him?
Good body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos taking a breather.
Hatoru seems to have recovered his senses.
Hatoru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asztalos trying to control the position but instead, Hatoru has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asztalos into the cage.
A short uppercut from Asztalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Asztalos.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asztalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hatoru misses with some punches.
Hatoru working aggressively here.
Asztalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatoru backwards.
Hatoru tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Hatoru back against the cage.
Asztalos lands an elbow inside.
Hatoru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asztalos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hatoru.
Hatoru tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos throws an elbow that misses.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Asztalos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
Asztalos stalls.
Hatoru misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Asztalos.
Hatoru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatoru has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asztalos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tibo Asztalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junko Hatoru.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatoru backwards.
Hatoru drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asztalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Hatoru fails to land.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatoru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatoru wants a takedown.
Hatoru misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asztalos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hatoru.
The referee calls for Asztalos to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatoru misses with a punch to the body.
Hatoru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
Asztalos lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos lands with a right to the head.
Asztalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatoru backwards.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Hatoru wants to take the fight to the mat but Asztalos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Hatoru.
A short left from Asztalos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatoru drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Junko Hatoru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asztalos lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tibo Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asztalos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tibo Asztalos!
Our winner, Tibo Asztalos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Kosinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerzy Kosinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Hagen's chin.

Kosinski
vs
Hagen

183 cm
23
185 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

178 cm
28
195 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerzy Kosinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosinski misses the shot to the body.
Hagen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kosinski pinned against the cage. Kosinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hagen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kosinski counters with a left and a right that stings Hagen.
Hagen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kosinski swivels and escapes.

Hagen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kosinski's half guard.
Hagen is nestled in close to Kosinski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kosinski is controlling Hagen's trapped leg to prevent Hagen from advancing to side control.
Kosinski is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hagen is trying for a kimura here. Kosinski looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hagen wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Hagen! Tom Hagen retains his middleweight title!
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