PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tibo Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asztalos comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Peltola has chosen Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Atte Peltola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tibo Asztalos's chin.

Asztalos
vs
Peltola

186 cm
30
190 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

180 cm
34
189 lbs
17 - 13 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibo Asztalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asztalos misses with a straight left.
Peltola shoots in and drives through. Asztalos sprawls well.
Asztalos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Peltola works the jab nicely.
Peltola connects with a body shot that sends Asztalos's belly button to the back.
Asztalos lunges at Peltola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peltola's hand.

It looks like Atte Peltola has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Peltola blocks a head kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asztalos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Peltola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peltola scores with a punch to the head.
Peltola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asztalos's waist but Asztalos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peltola off to one side.
Asztalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asztalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peltola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peltola moves out of range of the body kick from Asztalos.
Peltola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Asztalos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peltola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
Asztalos wants to clinch but Peltola slips to the side

and Peltola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asztalos's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Peltola chips away with some ground and pound.
Asztalos is looking to stand up but Peltola isn't so interested in that idea.
Peltola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peltola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peltola stops Asztalos from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peltola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peltola postures up in Asztalos's guard and throws a big left but Asztalos blocks it.

Asztalos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peltola throws a big elbow that misses.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Asztalos keeps moving.
Asztalos controls Peltola momentarily but Peltola frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola passes into half guard.
Peltola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peltola wants to pass the guard but Asztalos is defending well.
Asztalos wants to get back to his feet.
Peltola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asztalos's head.
Asztalos trying to hold on to Peltola's head to control him but Peltola postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Peltola stalling away here and it's allowed Asztalos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Peltola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peltola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asztalos can't keep his opponent in guard - Peltola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Peltola trying to control from half guard but Asztalos is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peltola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Peltola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atte Peltola'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.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Peltola.

Asztalos pushes Peltola up against the cage in a clinch.
Asztalos pushes Peltola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peltola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Asztalos breaks from the clinch.
Asztalos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asztalos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asztalos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Peltola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asztalos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peltola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peltola. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Peltola misses the target.
Peltola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peltola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Peltola moves out of range.
A jab from Peltola misses.
Peltola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asztalos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peltola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asztalos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peltola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asztalos looks to land a left hand but Peltola moved out of range nicely.
Peltola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Peltola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asztalos avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Peltola does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Peltola. That snapped Asztalos's head back.
Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peltola throws out the jab.
Peltola connects with a crisp jab.
Asztalos throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Peltola.
A shot to the body from Peltola misses
and Asztalos counters with a good, hard body kick but Peltola shrugs it off.
Peltola throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peltola throws a body shot but no joy.
Asztalos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Peltola dives in and scores a takedown into Asztalos's guard.
Asztalos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peltola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola postures up.
Asztalos is controlling Peltola's posture.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Asztalos keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tibo Asztalos just wasn't active enough.
Asztalos scores with a head kick. Peltola tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Peltola's corner calls for a 1-2. Peltola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peltola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asztalos under the eye.
Asztalos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asztalos lands with a kick to the temple. Peltola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Peltola checks a low kick from Asztalos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos takes a swing at Peltola's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Peltola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asztalos's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asztalos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Asztalos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peltola passes Asztalos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asztalos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peltola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tibo Asztalos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atte Peltola's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Peltola slips a jab and a cross from Asztalos.
Peltola lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
Peltola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Asztalos.
Peltola lands with a hook. Asztalos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peltola punishes Asztalos's body with a nice straight punch.
Asztalos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good shot there by Peltola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos connects with a nice looking jab.
Asztalos misses with a body kick.
Asztalos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asztalos misses with a head kick.
Asztalos lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peltola drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peltola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atte Peltola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peltola is stalling in the full guard.
Asztalos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peltola trying to control the position from guard on top but Asztalos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peltola postures up in Asztalos's guard and throws a big left but Asztalos blocks it.
Peltola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Asztalos keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peltola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asztalos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltola on the ground.
Peltola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peltola working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peltola throws an elbow that misses. Asztalos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peltola's guard. Nice move by Asztalos!
Peltola trying to control the position.
Peltola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Asztalos gets to his feet - Peltola follows without any prompting.
Asztalos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Asztalos.
Tibo Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos thuds his shin into the meat of Peltola's side.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos pushes Peltola away with a front kick.
Asztalos slips under a jab from Peltola.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a low kick but Peltola avoids it.
Asztalos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peltola throws an overhand right that lands on Asztalos's shoulder, as Asztalos tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Peltola is just out of range.
Peltola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peltola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asztalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peltola throws out the jab.
Asztalos walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Peltola throws a shot from downtown. Asztalos moves away and avoids it.
Peltola misses with an uppercut.
Asztalos moves in looking to clinch but Peltola pushes him off.
Asztalos tries to move into range but Peltola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tibo Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Peltola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peltola down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice cross by Peltola.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asztalos walks into a left hand.
Asztalos tries to close the distance and clinch but Peltola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Peltola really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atte Peltola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Peltola connects with a right hand. Asztalos shakes it off.
Peltola catches Asztalos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos with a jab.
Asztalos 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 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peltola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peltola misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asztalos tries to close the distance and clinch but Peltola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asztalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peltola's calf.
Peltola scores with a nice strike.
Peltola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Asztalos's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Peltola works Asztalos's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Peltola connects with a body shot.
Peltola's corner calls for a 1-2. Peltola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peltola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asztalos moves out of range of the strikes.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Asztalos enables Peltola to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asztalos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Peltola seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peltola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asztalos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asztalos looking for a sweep. Not yet Asztalos, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peltola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peltola pushing down on Asztalos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peltola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peltola is taking a breather. Asztalos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asztalos wants to control but Peltola is keeping busy.
Peltola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Peltola wants to control but Asztalos is keeping him busy.
Peltola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Asztalos trying to control here.
Peltola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peltola sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Asztalos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peltola is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tibo Asztalos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Peltola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atte Peltola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peltola lands a nice shot to the body.
Asztalos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Asztalos needs to keep his hands up - Peltola had a free shot at his head there.
Peltola misses with a left hand
and Asztalos counters with an outside leg kick.
Peltola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asztalos at a distance.

Asztalos clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltola blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Peltola blocks it.
Tibo Asztalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asztalos stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Peltola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peltola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 37:39
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 36:40
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 36:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Peltola!
Atte Peltola took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.