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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!
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186 cm
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190 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
28
192 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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