PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Tibo Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessio Legionarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asztalos comes to the ring accompanied by Enter Sandman. Tibo Asztalos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Asztalos
vs
Legionarius

186 cm
31
190 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

185 cm
35
192 lbs
26 - 16 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibo Asztalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Legionarius!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Legionarius rushes Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Legionarius lands a shoulder strike.
Legionarius throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Legionarius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legionarius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asztalos blocks an uppercut.
Legionarius is leaning against Asztalos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Legionarius blocks it.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Legionarius.
Legionarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legionarius's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asztalos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Asztalos - that landed with a thud.
Legionarius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Legionarius scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Legionarius fails to land.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Legionarius's defenses.
Asztalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legionarius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asztalos gets through Legionarius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Asztalos manages to break the clinch.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legionarius scores with a jab to the body.

Legionarius rushes Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Legionarius has Asztalos pressed against the ropes, preventing Asztalos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action.
Asztalos wants to get back to striking at distance but Legionarius won't allow it.
Asztalos is pushing Legionarius up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Asztalos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Our sources have told us that Asztalos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Legionarius lands a nice uppercut.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Legionarius working aggressively here.
Asztalos is pushing Legionarius up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos wants to get back to striking at distance but Legionarius won't allow it.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Legionarius blocks it.
Legionarius avoids the elbow strike from Asztalos, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Asztalos breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius dominated that round.
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.

Legionarius lands a head shot.
Asztalos is looking to chop away at Legionarius's legs.
Asztalos connects with a jab.
Legionarius tests Asztalos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Legionarius avoids a kick to the body.
Asztalos blocks the body kick.
Asztalos avoids a kick to the body.
Legionarius thows a left - swing and a miss!

Legionarius rushes Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Asztalos lands a shoulder strike.
Legionarius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asztalos prevents a body shot from Legionarius.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legionarius.
Legionarius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Legionarius's knee but Legionarius avoids it well.
Legionarius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Legionarius drives through and clinches with Asztalos against the ropes.
Asztalos is trying to push Legionarius away but Legionarius has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.
Asztalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Legionarius tries to work over Asztalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legionarius.
Legionarius avoiding damage.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Legionarius blocks an uppercut.
Asztalos wants to break free but Legionarius has control.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Legionarius avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the ropes.

Asztalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos takes a jab right on the kisser.

Legionarius has managed to clinch.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Asztalos controls the action.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos is trying to break free.
Legionarius has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos wants to break free but Legionarius has control.
Legionarius lands a nice shot to the body.
Legionarius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legionarius working aggressively here.

Asztalos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asztalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos thows a leg kick but Legionarius checks it
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Legionarius counters with a straight right hand.
Alessio Legionarius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asztalos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Legionarius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asztalos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Asztalos misses with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Legionarius - that will leave a mark!
Legionarius blocks a head kick by Asztalos.
Legionarius lands with a hook. Asztalos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legionarius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asztalos's head backwards.
Legionarius blocks a head kick by Asztalos.
Legionarius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Legionarius clinches with his opponent.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Legionarius avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the ropes.
Legionarius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Asztalos lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Asztalos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Legionarius swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Legionarius.
Legionarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legionarius misses with a punch on the inside.
Asztalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Legionarius uses good head movement to avoid it.

Asztalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Legionarius's front leg but catches the back leg as Legionarius tries to avoid it.
Legionarius throws a leg kick but Asztalos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Legionarius cracks a nice hook into Asztalos's ribs.
Asztalos throws a lazy body kick
and Legionarius counters with an inside leg kick.

Legionarius clinches with his opponent.
Legionarius misses with a punch on the inside.
Legionarius works on Asztalos's body with a couple of short punches.
Legionarius prevents a body shot from Asztalos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asztalos's elbow.

Asztalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asztalos throws a solid leg kick but Legionarius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Legionarius is just out of range.
Asztalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legionarius.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legionarius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Legionarius blocks the leg kick.

Legionarius clinches up with Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes.
Legionarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Alessio Legionarius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Legionarius.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Legionarius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legionarius has Asztalos pressed against the ropes, preventing Asztalos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asztalos has had enough of the clinch but Legionarius keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Legionarius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Tibo Asztalos has been cut.
Asztalos tries a low kick but Legionarius avoids it.
Asztalos throws a head kick but Legionarius moves out of range.
Asztalos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legionarius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Legionarius instigates a clinch.
Asztalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legionarius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
Legionarius prevents Asztalos from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Asztalos controls his hands.
Legionarius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Legionarius prevents Asztalos from breaking the clinch.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Legionarius has a couple of punches blocked by Asztalos.
Legionarius throws a head punch that misses.
Legionarius has Asztalos pressed against the ropes, preventing Asztalos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Legionarius.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Legionarius lands a hook that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Legionarius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Asztalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legionarius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Legionarius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Asztalos misses with a body kick.

Asztalos gets tackled into the ropes by Legionarius. Legionarius maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Legionarius.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Legionarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asztalos misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.

Legionarius clinches with his opponent.
Legionarius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Asztalos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Legionarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legionarius.
Asztalos lands an elbow inside that Legionarius shrugs off.
Asztalos wants to get back to striking at distance but Legionarius won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Legionarius dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tibo Asztalos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Legionarius closes the distance and pushes Asztalos back into the ropes.
Legionarius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asztalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legionarius's elbow.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Asztalos blocks it.
Asztalos tries to throw a body punch but Legionarius avoids it by throwing Asztalos back against the ropes.
Asztalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asztalos is trying to break the clinch but Legionarius has him pressed against the ropes.
Asztalos wants to get back to striking at distance but Legionarius won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legionarius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asztalos is trying to break the clinch but Legionarius has him pressed against the ropes.

Legionarius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asztalos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asztalos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Legionarius is able to avoid easily.
Legionarius throws the left hand but Asztalos avoids the punch easily.
Legionarius tried to score with a low kick but Asztalos checks it.
Legionarius stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Legionarius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asztalos tries to move into range but Legionarius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Legionarius rushes Asztalos and presses him up against the ropes.
Asztalos tries a body shot but Legionarius blocks it.
Legionarius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asztalos backwards.
Legionarius misses with the head strike.
Asztalos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Legionarius is keeping busy.
Legionarius working aggressively here.

Asztalos breaks the clinch.

Legionarius clinches up with Asztalos and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alessio Legionarius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Asztalos avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Legionarius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asztalos or not.
Asztalos blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
Asztalos has had enough of the clinch but Legionarius keeps him there for the moment.
Legionarius avoids the elbow strike from Asztalos, against the ropes.
Legionarius blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legionarius lands a shoulder strike.
Asztalos is trying to break the clinch but Legionarius has him pressed against the ropes.

Legionarius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Legionarius has Asztalos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Asztalos has a couple of punches blocked by Legionarius.
Tibo Asztalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asztalos lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Legionarius.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessio Legionarius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Legionarius 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio Legionarius!
Alessio Legionarius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.