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Event: AD509     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Dusk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dusk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Atunes counters with a leg kick.
Dusk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Atunes throws a chopping leg kick but Dusk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dusk tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dusk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dusk throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes feints and then cracks Dusk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dusk down.
Nice uppercut there from Atunes.#CUT2#
It looks like Drake Dusk has been cut.
Atunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Dusk tries to clinch up
and Atunes counters with a low kick, right behind Dusk 's knee.
Dusk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Atunes momentarily.
Drake Dusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dusk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Atunes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Dusk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.
Dusk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dusk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dusk.
Atunes moves away from the strike by Dusk.
Dusk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Atunes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Dusk closes the distance and clinches.
Atunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes cracks Dusk with a nice body shot.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Dusk. #BC2#
Atunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes throws a front kick aimed at Dusk's knee but Dusk avoids it well.
Atunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.
Dusk slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes misses with a head kick. #T2#
Dusk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atunes's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes throws a hook but Dusk avoids it easily.
Atunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown but Atunes shows good takedown defense.
Atunes throws a solid leg kick but Dusk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Atunes.#TD#
Dusk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Atunes's guard.#SUB2#
Atunes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dusk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dusk postures up.
Dusk scoring with some ground and pound.
Atunes is trying to keep Dusk in close.
Dusk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atunes is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Dusk advances position into side control!
Atunes is trying to improve his position.
Atunes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Atunes is trying to control Dusk's posture but Dusk avoids it.
Atunes is looking for a sweep.
Dusk landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dusk working away.
Dusk is chipping away with strikes.
Atunes is not content to let Dusk control the position.
Dusk is really struggling to control Atunes but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Atunes is trying to improve his position.
Atunes on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dusk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Atunes tries to bench press Dusk off him but Dusk keeps the position.
Dusk lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Atunes throws a hook but Dusk blocks it.
A jab from Dusk does it's job there.
Atunes takes one on the button.
A jab from Dusk finds it's way through Atunes's defenses.
Dusk moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Atunes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dusk wants to clinch up but Atunes keeps it at a distance.
Dusk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dusk tries to land a front kick but Atunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dusk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arturo Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes scores with a nice body kick.
Dusk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dusk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atunes pinned against the cage. Atunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Dusk saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Atunes throws out a counter right but Dusk avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dusk.
Atunes throws out a counter right but Dusk avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dusk or perhaps it was just good defense by Atunes, which made it look bad.
Dusk slips a jab from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dusk misses the target.
Dusk takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dusk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dusk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dusk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Dusk digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dusk. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dusk throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dusk.
Atunes scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Dusk misses with a body shot
and Atunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Dusk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dusk working aggressively here. #BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dusk is looking to clinch but Atunes is avoiding it.
Atunes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dusk throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dusk.
Dusk throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atunes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dusk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dusk slips a jab from Atunes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atunes. #T3#
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dusk throws out the jab.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dusk connects with a nice looking jab.
Atunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dusk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dusk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atunes but Atunes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Dusk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Dusk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dusk looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Dusk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Dusk darts in and clinches Atunes up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Atunes. #CUT2#
Drake Dusk's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Dusk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Atunes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dusk working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atunes, right into the meat.
Dusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Dusk looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dusk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes 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.
Dusk scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Dusk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dusk tries to counter with a takedown but Atunes is quick to defend against it.
Dusk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dusk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Dusk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk'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!
#R3#
Atunes scores with a punch to the head.
Dusk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Atunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dusk under the eye.
Atunes with a hook.
Dusk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atunes's hands.
Dusk with a nice cross.
Dusk misses with a body shot.
Dusk misses with a body shot.
Dusk moves to clinch but Atunes breaks away
and Atunes counters with a crisp right that sends Dusk to the canvas! Atunes follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
Arturo Atunes looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.
In defeat, Drake Dusk stepped up to the mic, saying 'If Im HALF as good as ur wife says....Im twice as good as ur momma ever had....'.

 

Event: AD503     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Pekkarinen's defenses.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atunes jabs Pekkarinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Atunes misses
and Pekkarinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pekkarinen connects with the punch.
Atunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Atunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pekkarinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Atunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Atunes scores with a nice right hand.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Atunes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Atunes dodges the ground and pound from Pekkarinen.
Atunes tries to improve position but can't.
Pekkarinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Atunes to see if he's OK.#T1#
Pekkarinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Atunes regains half guard.
Pekkarinen passes to side control.
Pekkarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Atunes is looking for a sweep.
Atunes is still trying to improve position.
Pekkarinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Atunes is looking for a sweep.
Atunes is not content to let Pekkarinen control the position.
Pekkarinen is putting a hurting on Atunes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Atunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pekkarinen working the ground and pound. #T2#
Atunes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Atunes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pekkarinen connects with a decent elbow.
Atunes is trying to improve his position.
Pekkarinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Atunes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pekkarinen connects with a decent elbow.
Pekkarinen scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes is looking for a sweep.
Pekkarinen wants to control but Atunes is keeping him busy.
Pekkarinen lands some shots froms side control.
Atunes tries to bench press Pekkarinen off him but Pekkarinen keeps the position.
Atunes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pekkarinen's best efforts.
Pekkarinen works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Atunes working to try and regain half guard.
Pekkarinen with shots to the head and body - Atunes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pekkarinen scoring with strikes but Atunes is staying in there.
Pekkarinen looking to control but Atunes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pekkarinen lands a big shot there that rocks Atunes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Atunes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Atunes is trying desperately to improve position.
Pekkarinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Atunes looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Pekkarinen controlling from the full mount.
Pekkarinen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Atunes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pekkarinen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Atunes is trying desperately to improve position.
Pekkarinen looking to control but Atunes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pekkarinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pekkarinen misses the jab.
Pekkarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen looks for a takedown but Atunes sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pekkarinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen cracks Atunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
A jab from Atunes misses.
Pekkarinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Atunes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Pekkarinen's defenses.
Pekkarinen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pekkarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.#T1#
Jab from Atunes.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pekkarinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pekkarinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes cracks the inside of Pekkarinen's front leg.
Pekkarinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atunes's waist but Atunes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pekkarinen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atunes throws a right hand that Pekkarinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pekkarinen also avoids with ease.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atunes tries to avoid it but Pekkarinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atunes to the ground. Atunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen checks it.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Pekkarinen moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Atunes connects with a jab.
Pekkarinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atunes's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab.#T2#
Atunes cracks Pekkarinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes flicks out a counter leg kick but Pekkarinen steps away.
Arturo Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes.
Atunes jabs Pekkarinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Pekkarinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pekkarinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atunes sprawls well. Atunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pekkarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Atunes moves out of range as Pekkarinen strikes.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atunes defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Pekkarinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pekkarinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Pekkarinen catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Atunes cracks a nice hook into Pekkarinen's ribs.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pekkarinen.
Atunes throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Pekkarinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Atunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that Atunes semi-blocks.
Pekkarinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Pekkarinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lauri Pekkarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Pekkarinen works over Atunes with some ground and pound from guard.
Atunes pulls Pekkarinen in to control the position.
Pekkarinen stands and throws Atunes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pekkarinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Atunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pekkarinen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Atunes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pekkarinen's best efforts.
Atunes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pekkarinen is trying to control. Atunes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pekkarinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pekkarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen misses the jab.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Pekkarinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pekkarinen tries to avoid it.
Pekkarinen scores with a kick to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Pekkarinen coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pekkarinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pekkarinen throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes. #TD#
Pekkarinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Atunes wants to improve his position but Pekkarinen is controlling well. #T1#
Pekkarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atunes keeps working.
Atunes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atunes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Atunes is trying to control the action in half guard but Pekkarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atunes drops an elbow to the side of Pekkarinen's head. #T2#
Pekkarinen moves into full guard.
Atunes won't allow Pekkarinen to sweep him here.
Atunes trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position.
Atunes wants to pass the guard but Pekkarinen is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pekkarinen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Atunes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Atunes trying to keep a closed guard but Pekkarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Atunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Atunes, not yet.
Pekkarinen 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.
Atunes trying to control the position.
Pekkarinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pekkarinen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pekkarinen working away.
Atunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Pekkarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atunes keeps working.
Pekkarinen grinds an elbow into Atunes's temple.
Pekkarinen cracks Atunes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pekkarinen cracks Atunes with a big elbow.
Atunes is not content to let Pekkarinen control the position.
Atunes sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Pekkarinen seems content to control.
Atunes wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Pekkarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pekkarinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Pekkarinen!

Lauri Pekkarinen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Arturo Atunes had this to say: 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: AD497: The Last Emperor     
Date:   Nov 04, 2017
#R1#
Nice cross by Harvey.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atunes with a nice cross.
Jab from Harvey.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Harvey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes tries to land a leg kick but Harvey saw it coming and moves away.
Atunes slips under a jab from Harvey.
Atunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harvey just manages to avoid it.
Atunes connects with a jab.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Harvey to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Harvey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harvey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harvey takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Harvey cracks a nice hook into Atunes's ribs.
Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Harvey saw that one coming. #T1#
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Harvey sees coming a mile off.
Harvey fakes the leg kick and cracks Atunes in the body.
Harvey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atunes if he has to take too many more of those.
Atunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harvey. Harvey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harvey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atunes throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range.
Atunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Harvey's body. Harvey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harvey looks to land a combination but Atunes avoids it well.
Harvey throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Atunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body punch from Harvey.
Harvey scores with a hook.
Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Atunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atunes.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harvey explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD#
Atunes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harvey did well to prevent Atunes getting side control.
Atunes is stalling here. Harvey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Atunes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harvey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Atunes tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Atunes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atunes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harvey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harvey is thwarting Atunes's attempts to control the position.
Harvey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Harvey has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Atunes is looking to improve his position.
Atunes wants to get back to full guard but Harvey has passed into side control.
Atunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atunes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Harvey is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Atunes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harvey content just to control the position here. #T4#
Atunes tries to hold on but Harvey postures up.
Atunes is trying to reverse the position but instead Harvey has taken his back - oops!
Atunes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harvey not allowing Atunes to control his hands.
Well, with Harvey on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Atunes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Harvey doesn't have the hooks in and Atunes manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Harvey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Harvey needs to keep his hands up - Atunes had a free shot at his head there.
Harvey misses with a low kick.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harvey at a distance.
Harvey misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Harvey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harvey can pounce on him.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harvey. That did some damage!
Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harvey only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Harvey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atunes doesn't seem phased though.
Atunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harvey is able to avoid easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harvey.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Atunes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHarvey.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and Harvey moves out of range easily.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Harvey blocks the body kick.
Harvey scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey throws a leg kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range.
Harvey scores with a jab.#T1#
Atunes pushes Harvey away with a front kick.
Harvey connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
A jab from Atunes does it's job there.
Atunes blocks a jab.
A jab from Atunes misses.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Harvey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atunes is able to avoid easily.
Harvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Harvey saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Harvey misses its intended target.
Harvey scores with a punch to the head.
Atunes scores with a nice right hand.
Atunes scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey connects with a crisp jab.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harvey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Harvey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Harvey is out of range.
Harvey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Harvey.
Atunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Harvey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Atunes dips to his left and cracks Harvey with an uppercut!
Atunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Harvey.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Harvey counters with a solid body kick.
Harvey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes throws a push kick but Harvey slaps the foot to one side.
Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harvey stuns Atunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good work by Atunes as he checks the leg kick.
Sean Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harvey blocks a jab.
Atunes wants to slow Harvey down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harvey. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harvey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Atunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harvey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A leg kick checked by Harvey.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harvey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes misses with a leg kick.
Harvey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Harvey lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harvey, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atunes!
Harvey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Atunes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Harvey's leg. Harvey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harvey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes lands with a hook. Harvey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harvey ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harvey.
Atunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harvey to score with a decent uppercut.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atunes thuds a left hand into Harvey's body.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. Harvey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Atunes is looking to slow Harvey down with leg kicks.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Harvey moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Harvey finds it's target.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Harvey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harvey doesn't seem phased though.
Harvey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harvey doesn't seem phased though.
Atunes lands a leg kick that knocks Harvey off balance momentarily.
Harvey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
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 Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Harvey moved away.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harvey.
Harvey swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Harvey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harvey.
Harvey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harvey.
Harvey thuds his right hand into Atunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harvey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harvey throws the kick towards the body but Atunes avoids it.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Harvey counters with a nice body kick.
Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes with a hook.#T1#
Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes moves out of range as Harvey throws a body kick.
Atunes tried to counter with a leg kick but Harvey avoided it.
Harvey connects with a crisp jab.
Harvey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atunes throws a front kick aimed at Harvey's knee but Harvey avoids it well.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
and Harvey counters with an inside leg kick.
Harvey is looking to slow Atunes down with leg kicks.
Harvey looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Harvey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harvey slips under a jab.
Atunes swinging wildly here.
Harvey moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harvey misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Harvey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes cracks the inside of Harvey's front leg. #T2#
Harvey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Harvey. Those never looked like landing.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harvey.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes throws a low kick but Harvey moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harvey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harvey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Harvey scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Atunes back to the cage. Harvey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Harvey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
Harvey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Harvey coming out on top.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Harvey scores with a jab to the head.
Harvey misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harvey's calf.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Atunes. Harvey shrugs it off though.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harvey.
Harvey moves out of range of the body kick.
Harvey misses with a body kick.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Harvey counters with a nice body shot.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.#T4#
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab from Harvey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey ducks right into an uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes backing away here, and Harvey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Harvey.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Harvey counters with a straight right hand.
Harvey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harvey misses with a hook.
A big left from Harvey misses.
Harvey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harvey blocks the body kick.
Harvey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Atunes.
Atunes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Harvey.
Well Harvey 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Harvey!

Sean Harvey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: AD491: Tycoon Junkie     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Newport throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Nice cross by Newport.
Newport moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
Newport throws a leg kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Newport with a nice cross.
Atunes 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.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Newport sees coming a mile off.
Newport chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atunes throws a push kick but Newport slaps the foot to one side.
Atunes takes one on the button.
Newport throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Newport throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Atunes misses its target.
Newport lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
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!
Atunes is looking to chop away at Newport's legs.
A cross from Atunes lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newport throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
Newport throws a right hand that Atunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Atunes also avoids with ease.
Newport connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Atunes momentarily. #T1#
Atunes avoids the body shot from Newport.
Newport does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Newport bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Newport avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Newport misses.
Newport misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newport.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Newport crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Atunes - the referee stops the clock and Newport gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Atunes. Newport manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Newport uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newport scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Atunes tries to work over Newport's front leg with a kick but Newport checks it.
Newport scores with a shot to the body.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Newport looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Newport.
A head kick misses from Newport.
Newport takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newport throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atunes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from Atunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newport tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newport throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Newport showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newport.
Atunes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Newport feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atunes throws a push kick but Newport slaps the foot to one side.
Newport lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atunes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Newport throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newport takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Newport.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newport. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Newport connects with an inside leg kick.
Newport thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atunes if he has to take too many more of those.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newport avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Newport scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Atunes walks into a straight right hand from Newport.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Newport.
Newport moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Newport moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Newport.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newport.
A counter left hand to the body from Atunes misses its target.
Atunes moves out of range as Newport throws a body kick.
As Newport backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses
and Newport counters with a good low kick that Atunes was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Newport lands with a nice body kick.
Newport avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newport.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Newport counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Newport throws a chopping leg kick but Atunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atunes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Newport thumps Atunes with a low kick.
Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes scores with a head kick.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newport has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes misses with a low kick as Newport jumps back.
Newport slips a jab from Atunes.
Newport tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Newport.
Newport darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newport looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Newport finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Newport.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Newport takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newport digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Newport ducks right into an uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes throws a front kick aimed at Newport's knee but Newport avoids it well.
Newport counters with a body kick.
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes tries to counter by clinching up but Newport breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Newport 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.
#R2#
Newport scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atunes in his tracks.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Newport steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes dodges the punch combination from Newport.
Newport wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newport is out of range and Atunes settles back down.
Newport pushes Atunes away with a front kick.
Newport takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Newport saw that one coming.
Newport throws a solid leg kick but Atunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newport.
Newport goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Newport slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newport on the side of the head.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Newport saw that one coming.
Atunes keeps Newport at a distance using the push kick.
Newport has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newport moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newport lands a body shot.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Newport. #T1#
Atunes avoids the body shot from Newport.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newport with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Atunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atunes shoots in for a takedown but Newport shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Atunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newport slips under a jab.
Newport scores with a leg kick.
Atunes 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. #ROC#
Newport is rocked!
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Newport sees coming a mile off.
Newport is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Newport connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Newport throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range.
Newport seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newport! But no joy.
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newport lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Newport does it's job there.
Aaron Newport seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Newport tried to score with a low kick but Atunes checks it.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newport sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes throws a body punch but Newport moves out of range.
Newport lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Atunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Newport counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Newport lands a lovely overhand right.
Newport scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Atunes - that will leave a mark!
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newport's calf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newport checks a leg kick.
Newport bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Atunes. That snapped Newport's head back.
Atunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3##KD#
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Newport tumbling to the mat! Atunes takes a step backwards and waves Newport back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Atunes throws a jab when Newport was well out of range.
A head kick by Atunes - that's a beauty! Newport is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Atunes can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arturo Atunes!
Arturo Atunes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.

 

Event: AD482: Smell of success     
Date:   Sep 13, 2017
#R1#
Atunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atunes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Newport feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atunes's calf.
Newport misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Newport counters with a nice uppercut.
Newport takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atunes throws a nice looking combination but Newport bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newport scores with a jab to the body.
Newport lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newport stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newport takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Atunes moves in looking to clinch but Newport pushes him off.
Atunes throws a jab when Newport was well out of range.
Atunes works Newport's body with a nice hook.
Atunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Newport pinned against the cage. Newport gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Newport.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Newport sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newport swings widly with a right hand
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Newport throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Newport connects with a body shot.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Newport swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Newport connects with a jab.
Newport throws a head kick that misses
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Newport is rocked!
Newport tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Newport is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Newport lands a nice uppercut.
Newport seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Newport.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Newport backwards.
Newport trying to land knees to the body.
Atunes is struggling to control the position.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Newport as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Newport's shoulder, as Newport tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Newport.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Newport.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Newport fakes the leg kick and cracks Atunes in the body.
Atunes misses with a body kick. #T3#
Newport takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
Aaron Newport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes is looking to clinch but Newport is avoiding it.
Newport throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Newport.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newport moves away.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Newport is out of range.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Newport's defenses.
Atunes lands a lovely overhand right.
Newport throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Newport lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newport scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Newport throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Atunes misses.
Newport connects with a jab.
Newport connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Newport.
Atunes tests Newport's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newport goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Newport throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Newport swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Atunes blocks the leg kick.
Atunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Newport uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
A low kick from Newport misses
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Newport dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Newport lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Newport. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newport.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
Newport throws a low kick but Atunes moves out of range easily.
Atunes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Newport misses with a body shot.
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Newport misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newport throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws out a powerful jab.
Atunes cracks the inside of Newport's front leg.
A jab from Newport finds it's way through Atunes's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Atunes drops Newport with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Newport looks back up at him and smiles so Atunes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Newport swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Atunes counters with a quick kick to the body but Newport blocks it.#T1##CL#
Atunes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Newport throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Newport doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newport misses with a knee strike.
Newport misses with a knee to the head.
Newport misses with a body punch.
Newport tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Newport goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atunes.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atunes blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Newport misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Newport lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atunes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Newport crunches a lovely knee into Atunes's ribcage.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newport tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Newport obliges.
Newport swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newport lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newport scores with a hook to the body.
Newport tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Newport tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newport tries to land knees in the clinch but Atunes avoids the damage to the body.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Newport.
Atunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Newport. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newport is looking to control Atunes's arms but Atunes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newport has his back to the cage.
Newport is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Newport tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Newport takes a shot to the head.
Atunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newport throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Newport blocks an uppercut.
Newport struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Newport lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes slowing the pace effectively.
Newport working aggressively here.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newport backwards.
Atunes has Newport pressed against the cage.
Newport stalling in the clinch but Atunes improves position. #T4#
Newport softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newport tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Newport back against the cage.
Newport tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes managing to block the knees to the body from Newport.
Newport digs a right hand underneath Atunes's ribcage. Atunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newport missing with knees to the body.
Newport tries to land a knee to the head but Atunes blocks with his arms.
Newport misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch. #CL#
Atunes darts in and clinches Newport up against the cage.
Atunes takes a shot to the head.
Newport is pushing Atunes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Newport lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Newport coming out on top.
Newport throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Atunes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Atunes showed some decent athleticism there.
Atunes wants to take a breather but Newport is having none of it.
Atunes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Atunes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport gets full guard.
Newport keeping full guard, as Atunes tries to pass.
Atunes throws an elbow that misses. Newport uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atunes's guard. Nice move by Newport!#REVB##T1#
Newport trying to control the position from guard on top but Atunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Atunes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Newport escapes and throws Atunes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Atunes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newport's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Atunes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atunes trying to hold on to Newport's head to control him but Newport postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Atunes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Atunes with the active half guard here but Newport passes nicely into side control.
Newport slows the pace down.
Atunes is trying to control Newport's posture but Newport avoids it.
Newport wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atunes keeps working. #T3#
Atunes tries to improve position but can't.
Atunes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Atunes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newport looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Atunes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Atunes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Atunes wants to take a breather but Newport is having none of it. #T4#
Atunes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Newport is controlling Atunes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Newport makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newport.
Atunes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newport is keeping the position for now.
Atunes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newport preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Newport.
I think Newport 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: AD475: I can(t)     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from D Amato with a body shot.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
D Amato misses with a hook
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
D Amato throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atunes dips to his left and cracks D Amato with an uppercut!#CL2#
Atunes closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
A short right hand to the side of the head by D Amato.
D Amato misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and D Amato takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Arturo Atunes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
D Amato throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
D Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato is looking to wear down Atunes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Atunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michael D Amato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D Amato cracks Atunes with a good jab.
D Amato takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
Nice straight punches there by D Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of D Amato.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by D Amato.
Atunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Atunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
D Amato throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from D Amato.
D Amato lands a lovely overhand right.
Atunes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
D Amato misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Atunes looks for the body kick but D Amato saw that one coming.
Atunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by D Amato.#T2#
Atunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. D Amato doesn't seem bothered though.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
D Amato thuds his right hand into Atunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Atunes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
D Amato misses with a double jab.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
D Amato 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.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. D Amato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from D Amato.
D Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
D Amato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Atunes scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Michael D Amato has been cut.
Atunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
D Amato misses with a wild combination.
Atunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. D Amato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and D Amato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Atunes lands with an overhand left.
D Amato sizes up Atunes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
D Amato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
D Amato throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
D Amato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Atunes gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for D Amato.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D Amato misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes is stalling here.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
D Amato misses with the head strike.
D Amato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atuness head.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but D Amato avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for D Amato.
Atunes has D Amato pressed against the cage.
Atunes stalling in the clinch but D Amato improves position.
Atunes blocks a body shot from D Amato.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
D Amato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Amato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from D Amato.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atunes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
D Amato throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael D Amato dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
D Amato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but D Amato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by D Amato. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
D Amato throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
D Amato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for D Amato.
Atunes slips under a jab from D Amato.
A swing and a miss from D Amato.
D Amato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by D Amato.
D Amato misses with an uppercut
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
D Amato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
D Amato loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and D Amato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
D Amato cracks Atunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Atunes tries to work over D Amato's front leg with a kick but D Amato checks it.
Donk. Atunes catches D Amato right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Atunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
D Amato takes a shot to the head.
D Amato presses Atunes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Arturo Atunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D Amato misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.#T2#
D Amato thuds his right hand into Atunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as D Amato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes misses the jab.
D Amato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
D Amato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
D Amato throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes thuds his shin into the meat of D Amato's side.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes looks to land a right hand but D Amato moved out of range.
D Amato misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by D Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of D Amato.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D Amato.
Atunes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
D Amato gets tackled into the cage by Atunes. Atunes maintains the clinch.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
D Amato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from D Amato.
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
D Amato throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes stalling in the clinch but D Amato improves position.
Atunes is looking to control D Amato's arms but D Amato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but D Amato is keeping busy.
D Amato swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes prevents a body shot from D Amato.
D Amato blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
D Amato tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
D Amato blocking some punches.
D Amato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
D Amato is working Atunes over against the cage.
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
D Amato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D Amato lands with a left to the head.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Atunes.
A short uppercut from D Amato.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
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 Michael D Amato will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Atunes.
D Amato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
D Amato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
D Amato looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but D Amato blocks it well.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as D Amato throws out the jab.
D Amato throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
Atunes lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Amato connects with a body shot.
Atunes jabs at D Amato's body.#T1#
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Amato throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
D Amato throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes fakes the leg kick and cracks D Amato in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
D Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from D Amato.
Atunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
D Amato jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
D Amato lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
D Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes avoids the body shot from D Amato.
Atunes slips a straight right by D Amato.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Atunes lands.
D Amato misses with a series of wild punches.
Atunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
D Amato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by D Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of D Amato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes is looking to clinch.
D Amato is looking for a counter combo.
D Amato throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Atunes lands with a good body shot.
D Amato throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
D Amato scores with a one two! Atunes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Atunes.
Michael D Amato is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes lands an overhand right.#T3#
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but D Amato is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from D Amato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
D Amato works the jab nicely.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
Atunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by D Amato.
D Amato connects with a looping right hand.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
D Amato takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes thuds his shin into the meat of D Amato's side.
D Amato throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a good low kick that D Amato was not able to check.
D Amato fails to land with a series of punches.
D Amato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by D Amato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Atunes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
D Amato makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Michael D Amato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Atunes defending well as D Amato loads up on a big left hand.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
D Amato throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.#CL2#
Atunes has closed the distance and engaged D Amato in a clinch.
D Amato misses with a punch to the body.
D Amato throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by D Amato.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes prevents a body shot from D Amato.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atunes takes a shot to the head.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by D Amato.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael D Amato.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for D Amato, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael D Amato!

Post fight, Michael D Amato stared into the camera and said 'M.G.D 369 say's you just got your ass whooped'.
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: AD468: Salvos     
Date:   Jul 26, 2017
#R1#
Clattenburg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Clattenburg.
Clattenburg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atunes.
Atunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clattenburg misses with a hook
and Atunes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Atunes throws a push kick but Clattenburg slaps the foot to one side.
Atunes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Atunes is looking to slow Clattenburg down with leg kicks.
Clattenburg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clattenburg slips a jab from Atunes.
A shot to the liver by Clattenburg. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Clattenburg.
Good standup being displayed there by Clattenburg as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clattenburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Clattenburg misses with a straight left.
Atunes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Clattenburg.
Clattenburg slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Johny Clattenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clattenburg misses with a hook.
Clattenburg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clattenburg misses with a straight right.
Clattenburg misses with a looping left.
Atunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Clattenburg misses.
Clattenburg throws a lazy uppercut
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Clattenburg throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Clattenburg throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Clattenburg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Johny Clattenburg has been cut.
Clattenburg digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clattenburg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clattenburg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Clattenburg down.
Clattenburg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheers as Clattenburg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atunes doesn't seem phased though.
Clattenburg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clattenburg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Clattenburg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes misses with a left hand
letting Clattenburg counter with a right hand.
Clattenburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Clattenburg tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Clattenburg checks it.
Atunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Clattenburg circles away. #T3#
Atunes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clattenburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clattenburg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Atunes misses.
Atunes lands a jab to the head.
Clattenburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Clattenburg misses its intended target.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clattenburg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clattenburg's head.
Clattenburg catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clattenburg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes throws a push kick but Clattenburg slaps the foot to one side.
Atunes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clattenburg.
Clattenburg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clattenburg loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Clattenburg is just out of range.
Clattenburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Clattenburg slips a jab from Atunes.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clattenburg manages to avoid it.
Clattenburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atunes moves out of range as Clattenburg strikes.
Clattenburg lands with an overhand left.
Clattenburg throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
Clattenburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Clattenburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Clattenburg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Clattenburg throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Atunes counters with a nice right hand that sends Clattenburg toppling to the canvas! Clattenburg scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Atunes finish him?!#ROC2#
Clattenburg is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Atunes looks to land a combination but Clattenburg avoids it well.
Oh Clattenburg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clattenburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Clattenburg seems to have got his legs back now.
Atunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clattenburg.
Clattenburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clattenburg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clattenburg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Clattenburg moved away.
Atunes misses the jab.
Clattenburg looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Clattenburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clattenburg ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Clattenburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Clattenburg.
Johny Clattenburg is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Clattenburg swinging wildly here.
Atunes tries to counter with a clinch but Clattenburg shakes him off and moves away.
Clattenburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Clattenburg's body. Clattenburg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clattenburg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes thumps Clattenburg with a low kick.
Clattenburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Clattenburg throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes throws a hook but Clattenburg avoids it easily.
Clattenburg avoids the body shot from Atunes. #T2#
Clattenburg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clattenburg misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Clattenburg throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clattenburg moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Clattenburg's front leg but catches the back leg as Clattenburg tries to avoid it.
Clattenburg throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clattenburg has time to react.
Atunes is looking to clinch.
Clattenburg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clattenburg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Atunes scores with a body shot.
Clattenburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clattenburg staying out of range there.
Clattenburg thinks about countering with a head kick.
Atunes lands with an overhand left.
Clattenburg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clattenburg moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAtunes.
Clattenburg moves out of range of the strikes.
Clattenburg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clattenburg misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Atunes.
Clattenburg misses with a straight left.
Clattenburg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clattenburg lands a jab to the head.
Clattenburg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atunes counters with a crisp right that sends Clattenburg to the canvas! Atunes follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
Post fight, an emotional Arturo Atunes said 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.

 

Event: AD459: The great phenom     
Date:   Jun 28, 2017
#R1#
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asztalos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asztalos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asztalos throws a shot to the body.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Atunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice jab there from Asztalos.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asztalos is looking to chop away at Atunes's legs.
Asztalos lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asztalos manages to avoid it.
Atunes moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Asztalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Asztalos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asztalos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asztalos lands the left hand.
Asztalos lands with a nice body punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asztalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atunes dips to his left and cracks Asztalos with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atunes, as that shot connected.
Asztalos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Atunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Asztalos walks into a stiff left hand from Atunes.
Asztalos connects with a body shot.
Asztalos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Asztalos's head.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Atunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a nice right hand.
Asztalos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Asztalos jabs at Atunes's body.
Asztalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asztalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes dodges the punch combination from Asztalos. #T3#
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Asztalos.
Atunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Asztalos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atunes thinking.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Asztalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Asztalos sees coming a mile off.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos tries to clinch up.
Atunes unleashes a big counter combination but Asztalos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asztalos scores with a jab.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Asztalos with a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asztalos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Atunes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes tries to move into range but Asztalos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Asztalos.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Atunes needs to keep his hands up - Asztalos had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Asztalos has managed to clinch.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Asztalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asztalos scores with a nice body kick.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
That's time! Asztalos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Asztalos takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Asztalos's body. Asztalos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asztalos throws a sloppy body shot
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.
Atunes throws a low kick, looking for Asztalos's leg but Asztalos calmly moves out of range.
Asztalos misses with a combination
and Atunes counters with a nice body shot.
Asztalos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Asztalos misses with a body kick.
Asztalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes.
A shot to the liver by Asztalos. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos lands with a cross.
Asztalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asztalos. Asztalos obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Asztalos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asztalos.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?#T2#
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Asztalos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
Asztalos tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
Asztalos looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes walks into a jab.
Asztalos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asztalos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Asztalos. Those never looked like landing.
Asztalos lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asztalos.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Asztalos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asztalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Asztalos slips the punch.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asztalos thuds his right hand into Atunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Asztalos.
Atunes unleashes a big counter combination but Asztalos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Asztalos lands with a shot to the body.
Asztalos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atunes is out of range and Asztalos settles back down.
Asztalos fails to land with a series of punches.
Asztalos scores with a decent looking hook.
Asztalos is looking to clinch.
Asztalos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atunes wants to counter with a clinch but Asztalos pushes him away.
Atunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asztalos doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
Atunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asztalos to score with a decent uppercut.
Atunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Asztalos's head.
Asztalos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asztalos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Asztalos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Asztalos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atunes.
Atunes wants to counter with a clinch but Asztalos pushes him away.
Asztalos throws a push kick but Atunes slaps the foot to one side.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atunes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
Asztalos looks up at the clock. Bad move! Atunes lands a right hand from hell, dropping Asztalos. Atunes pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
As Arturo Atunes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.
The defeated Alex Asztalos had this to say: 'I'll be back.'.

 

Event: Syn 529 - Gravity     
Date:   Jun 09, 2017
#R1#
Dillinger punishes Atunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atunes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Dillinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the head.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dillinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Atunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atunes wants to land a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atunes wants it to stay on the feet.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Dillinger keeps it at a distance.
Dillinger works the jab nicely.
Atunes slips a straight right by Dillinger.#CL#
Atunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillinger.
A right hand to the body from Atunes.
Dillinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes cracks Dillinger with a nice body shot.
Dillinger looks winded!
Atunes gets through Dillinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Atunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dillinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dillinger throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Atunes counters with a nice right hand that sends Dillinger toppling to the canvas! Dillinger scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Atunes finish him?!#ROC#
Dillinger is rocked!#CL#
Atunes forces Dillinger back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dillinger lands an uppercut.
Dillinger blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes misses with some punches.
A short right from Dillinger.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3##BC2#
Dillinger breaks the clinch.
Dillinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD#
Atunes cracks Dillinger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Atunes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dillinger to stand back up!
Dillinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?#CL2#
Dillinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dillinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atunes controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Atunes breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
Atunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Atunes checks it. #T4#
Atunes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dillinger throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Atunes counters with a crisp one two that drops Dillinger! Atunes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dillinger to his feet! Dillinger is in big trouble!
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.#KD#
Atunes cracks Dillinger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Atunes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dillinger to stand back up!
Dillinger leaves his chin hanging out and Atunes seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dillinger crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Atunes!
Post fight, Arturo Atunes took to the microphone: 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.

 

Event: Syn 526 - Xtreme     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Good shot there by Atunes.
Boy throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Atunes stuns Boy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boy misses with a hook.
Atunes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Atunes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atunes scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Boy's leg. Boy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Boy.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes. #CL#
Atunes tries to keep at a distance but Boy has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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!
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atunes managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Boy misses with the head strike.
Boy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Atunes tries a body shot but Boy blocks it.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Boy lands with a left to the head.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands.
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Atunes avoids the damage to the body.
Boy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Boy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atunes counters with a left to the body.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Boy works Atunes's body with a nice hook.
Boy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy counters with a left to the body.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.
Boy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atunes.
Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes with a hook.
Atunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boy moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
Boy misses with a kick to the body.
Boy slips under a jab.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boy checks it well.
Atunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Boy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3#
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atunes scores with a punch to the head.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Atunes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
It looks like Boy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boy tries to score with a low kick but Atunes moves his leg out of the way.
Boy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boy's calf.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Atunes avoids it.
Atunes cracks Boy with an open hand slap.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Boy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atunes throws a low kick but Boy moves out of range easily.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Atunes moves into range and clinches up with Boy.
The referee calls for Atunes to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boy. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
That kick from Boy tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boy misses with a looping right.
Boy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atunes's calf.#CL2#
Atunes has managed to clinch.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes tries a body shot but Boy blocks it.
Boy blocking some punches.
Atunes managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beast Boy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atunes taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Atunes stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atunes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
Atunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atunes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boy scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Arturo Atunes has been cut.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes tries to work over Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
Atunes avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Boy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy lands a good knee to the midsection. Atunes won't want to take too many of those.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atunes avoids it.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atunes is defending well for now.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Boy is pressed up against the cage. Atunes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boy down to the mat. Boy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
letting Boy counter with a right hand.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boy can pounce on him.
Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Boy connects with an inside leg kick.
Boy throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Atunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beast Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Atunes.
Boy slips a jab from Atunes.
Boy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Atunes misses with a leg kick
and Boy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Boy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beast Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Boy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boy throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes. #T4##CL#
Boy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Atunes is trying to trip Boy. He has hold of a leg but Boy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Atunes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Boy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Atunes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy. #CL#
Boy darts in and clinches Atunes up against the cage.
Boy scores with a shot to the side of Atunes's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Boy.
A nice left hand lands by Boy.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Boy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Atunes'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boy's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boy, right into the meat.
Boy throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Atunes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boy moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boy tries to land a body kick
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Atunes slips a straight right by Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.
Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy staying out of range there.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Atunes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Boy.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boy connects with a nice looking jab.
Boy avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Boy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boy is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses
and Boy counters with a nice body shot.
Atunes lands a really nice looking cross but Boy seems unphased.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Atunes feints a counter leg kick.
Boy jabs Atunes to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Atunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Atunes tenderised Boy's leg. Boy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Boy down.
Boy misses with a body shot.
Boy tries to clinch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes tries to counter with a clinch but Boy shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Atunes has managed to clinch.
Atunes tries a body shot but Boy blocks it.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atunes is defending well for now.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boy up against the cage.
Boy digs a right hand into Atunes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atunes's gas tank. #BC2#
Atunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Atunes moves forwards but Boy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Atunes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boy is looking to counter punch.
Boy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boy wants to land a leg kick but Atunes is out of range.
Boy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Atunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boy scores with a leg kick.
Boy throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boy defends it well.
Atunes throws a jab when Boy was well out of range.#T4#
Atunes misses with a jab to the body
and Boy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes slips a straight right by Boy.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Boy is out of range.
Atunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Atunes is looking to clinch.
Boy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boy throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes moves out of range as Boy throws a body kick.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boy throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes cracks a nice hook into Boy's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beast Boy.
Well Boy 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Boy!

Arturo Atunes spoke after the fight, saying 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: Syn 522 - Melee     
Date:   Apr 28, 2017
#R1#
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Atunes counters with a nice body kick.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes.
Kaunismieli scores with a one two! Atunes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Atunes motions for Kaunismieli to come forward. Atunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Atunes lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Atunes misses with some punches. #T1#
Atunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaunismieli up against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Atunes manages to break the clinch.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Atunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli ducks right into an uppercut from Atunes.
Kaunismieli cracks Atunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Atunes finds it's target.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Kaunismieli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the body
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atunes scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Atunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaunismieli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Nice uppercut lands for Atunes. That snapped Kaunismieli's head back.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Kaunismieli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atunes.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Atunes checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Atunes misses with a body punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Kaunismieli takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes. #BC2#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaunismieli feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaunismieli. That's going to slow Atunes down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Atunes throws out a counter right but Kaunismieli avoids it with no problem.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Atunes tries a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
Atunes throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Atunes dips to his left and cracks Kaunismieli with an uppercut!
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body. Atunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaunismieli tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Kaunismieli moves into range and clinches up with Atunes.
Atunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes gets through Kaunismieli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Kaunismieli digs a right hand underneath Atunes's ribcage. Atunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Atunes has Kaunismieli pushed against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands with a light punch inside.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Atunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaunismieli digs a right hand underneath Atunes's ribcage. Atunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaunismieli presses Atunes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
A body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli lands a right hand. #T2#
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaunismieli keeps control of Atunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Atunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atunes wants to stall.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Atunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atunes.
Kaunismieli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaunismieli cracks Atunes with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Kaunismieli is stalling here.
Kaunismieli pushes Atunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside. #T4#
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Atunes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaunismieli is defending well.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes is trying to break the clinch but Kaunismieli is controlling him.
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli stalling in the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaunismieli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Atunes.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Atunes thows a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Kaunismieli finds it's target.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Kaunismieli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Atunes just manages to avoid it.
Atunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaunismieli circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaunismieli stuns Atunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
Atunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atunes is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Kaunismieli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaunismieli throws a good cross that connects.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice head shot.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Atunes tries to get set, Kaunismieli tries to push him back and clinch up but Atunes manages to avoid the attempt.
Atunes scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaunismieli rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaunismieli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Atunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Kaunismieli.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Kaunismieli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaunismieli looks to land a combination. Atunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaunismieli counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range. #CL#
Kaunismieli closes the distance and pushes Atunes back into the cage.
Atunes has Kaunismieli pressed against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Atunes is working for takedown but Kaunismieli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Atunes breaks from the clinch.
Atunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Kaunismieli.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atunes misses the jab.
Donk. Kaunismieli catches Atunes right on the button with a cross.
Kaunismieli connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli.
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes's head.
Atunes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaunismieli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atunes scrambles back to his feet.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaunismieli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
Atunes throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Kaunismieli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atunes doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaunismieli 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!

An out of breath Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Arturo Atunes spoke after the fight, saying 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: Syn 519 - Collision     
Date:   Apr 09, 2017
#R1#
Jim swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jim takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Jim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jim.
Jim has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Atunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jim.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Atunes - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Atunes has Jim up against the cage in a clinch.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Jim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes tries to work over Jim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atunes is defending well.
Jim wants to take the fight to the mat but Atunes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Jim is rocked!
Atunes tries a body shot but Jim blocks it.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes just leaning against Jim, taking a breather.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jims head.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jim is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Jim controls his hands. #T2#
Atunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jim backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes digs a right hand underneath Jim's ribcage. Jim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jim looks winded!
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jims head.
Atunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes slowing the pace effectively.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jim is working for takedown but Atunes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arturo Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taiga Jim.
Jim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Atunes - that landed with a thud.
Jim seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Jim controls the action.
Atunes has Jim pressed against the cage.
Atunes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jim tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Atunes digs a right hand underneath Jim's ribcage. Jim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atunes presses Jim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Atunes pushes Jim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jim's elbow.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atunes misses with a body punch. #T4##TD2#
Jim has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Atunes regains guard immediately. #ES#
Atunes kicks Jim off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jim's calf.
Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jim to the canvas! Jim doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Atunes keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
Arturo Atunes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.

 

Event: SYN 514 - Wein vs Perala     
Date:   Mar 22, 2017
#R1#
Atunes digs a good hook to Kaunismieli's body.
Kaunismieli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick. #CL2#
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Kaunismieli is working Atunes over against the cage.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Atunes.
Kaunismieli lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes working aggressively here. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries to pull guard but Atunes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes wants to stall.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Atunes lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Atunes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaunismieli can turn it around.
A short right from Atunes.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Kaunismieli.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage. #T2#
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli is working Atunes over against the cage.#BC2#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes thuds his right hand into Kaunismieli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
It looked like Atunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaunismieli.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Atunes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kaunismieli - the referee stops the clock and Atunes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kaunismieli. Atunes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kaunismieli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot that snaps Atunes's head back.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Atunes throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atunes misses with a low kick. #T3#
Atunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kaunismieli misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Kaunismieli clinches with his opponent.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes lands a right hand.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes letting Kaunismieli take a breather here.#BC2#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaunismieli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
Kaunismieli lands with a shot to the body.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Kaunismieli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
Atunes misses with a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atunes's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kaunismieli lunges at Atunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atunes's hand.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaunismieli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Kaunismieli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli stuns Atunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Atunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kaunismieli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Atunes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atunes is looking to control Kaunismieli's arms but Kaunismieli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Atunes trying to control the position but instead, Kaunismieli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atunes into the cage.#TD2#
Kaunismieli decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kaunismieli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kaunismieli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atunes content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kaunismieli working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Kaunismieli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atunes defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kaunismieli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kaunismieli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atunes defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Kaunismieli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaunismieli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kaunismieli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaunismieli is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kaunismieli trying to control the position from guard on top but Atunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Kaunismieli tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atunes keeping moving, preventing Kaunismieli from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaunismieli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes backing away here, and Kaunismieli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Kaunismieli clinches up against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atunes.
Atunes wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaunismieli.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Atunes tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli cracks Atunes with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaunismieli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaunismieli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaunismieli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Atunes defending well as Kaunismieli loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Atunes tries to keep at a distance but Kaunismieli has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atunes up against the cage.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
Atunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli is leaning against Atunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atunes is looking to control Kaunismieli's arms but Kaunismieli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Kaunismieli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atunes walks away with a smile on his face. Kaunismieli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kaunismieli rushes Atunes and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Kaunismieli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Atunes misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Atunes is rocked!
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes's head.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Atunes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Atunes moves forwards but Kaunismieli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Atunes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kaunismieli counters with a left to the body.
Kaunismieli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atunes has time to react.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaunismieli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaunismieli digs a good hook to Atunes's body.
Atunes seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaunismieli cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli lands a jab.
Atunes tries to land a body kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Atunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaunismieli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli lands a slapping body shot.
Atunes lands with a right hand.
Kaunismieli blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaunismieli 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!

Kalervo Kaunismieli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Arturo Atunes was interviewed post fight and said 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: EVO 155 Bronze Medal     
Date:   Feb 08, 2017
#R1#
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atunes.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick #CL#
and Atunes counters by moving into the clinch.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas lands a shot to the body.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Samusiovas stalls.
Atunes lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atunes trying to control the position but instead, Samusiovas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atunes into the cage.
Atunes lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Atunes blocking some punches. #T1#
A short right from Atunes.
Samusiovas controlling the action here for a moment.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
A short right from Atunes.
Samusiovas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes lands a shot to the body.
Samusiovas struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samusiovas.
We've been informed that Samusiovas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Samusiovas lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
A hook to the body from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Samusiovas.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Samusiovas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samusiovass head.
Samusiovas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Samusiovas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samusiovas wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes stalling against the cage.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samusiovas.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action. #T4#
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Samusiovas lands with a left to the head.
Atunes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Samusiovas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atunes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Samusiovas is trying to maintain a safe position but Atunes gets an underhook and turns Samusiovas into the cage.
Atunes stalls.
Atunes 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!
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samusiovas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Samusiovas throws a lazy body kick
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Samusiovas keeps it at a distance.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samusiovas.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atunes takes a step back to recover.
Samusiovas needs to keep his hands up - Atunes had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Atunes scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Samusiovas throws a chopping leg kick but Atunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It appears Atunes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Atunes lands a nice looking body shot.
Samusiovas lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Samusiovas just manages to avoid it.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samusiovas can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes throws a head kick but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Samusiovas looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes moves in looking to clinch but Samusiovas pushes him off.
Arturo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Samusiovas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atunes.
A shot to the liver by Samusiovas. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas's corner calls for a 1-2. Samusiovas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Samusiovas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance. #T2#
Atunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Atunes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Samusiovas throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Samusiovas. #CL#
Atunes darts in and clinches Samusiovas up against the cage.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Atunes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atunes has Samusiovas pressed against the cage, preventing Samusiovas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Atunes is leaning against Samusiovas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samusiovas is breathing heavily.
Samusiovas has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Atunes.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it. #T3#
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
A short right from Atunes on the inside. #BC2#
Samusiovas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes is looking to wear down Samusiovas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Atunes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samusiovas counters with a solid body kick.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samusiovas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Samusiovas.#T4#
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Atunes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes thuds his right hand into Samusiovas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samusiovas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Atunes. Those never looked like landing.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
Samusiovas lands a right hook to the body.
Atunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samusiovas.
Atunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samusiovas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samusiovas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas'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.
#R3#
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas ducks right into an uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes throws a head kick but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Atunes keeps Samusiovas at a distance using the push kick.
Samusiovas misses with a looping right.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Samusiovas moved out of range nicely.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atunes on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Samusiovas misses with a straight left.
Samusiovas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Atunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Atunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atunes on the side of the head.
Atunes throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Atunes counters by clinching up.
Samusiovas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atunes is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Atunes.
Atunes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atunes tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes trying to control the position but instead, Samusiovas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atunes into the cage.
Samusiovas stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Samusiovas as Atunes tries to tie him up.
Samusiovas throws an elbow but it misses.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes letting Samusiovas take a breather here.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas is stalling here. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samusiovas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Samusiovas's head.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Atunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
The referee calls for Atunes to work.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands. #T4#
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes looking to stall.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas has had enough of the clinch but Atunes keeps him there for the moment.
Samusiovas misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Atunes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Atunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atunes works on Samusiovas's body with a couple of short punches.
Atunes effectively controlling the action here.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Atunes clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
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.
#R4##CL#
Atunes clinches with his opponent.
Atunes trying to control the position but instead, Samusiovas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atunes into the cage.#BC2#
Samusiovas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Atunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samusiovas lands a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes moves to clinch but Samusiovas breaks away
letting Samusiovas counter with a right hand. #T1#
Samusiovas throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Atunes.
Atunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Samusiovas thuds his shin into the meat of Atunes's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
As Samusiovas looks to move away, Atunes throws a big counter combo but Samusiovas just gets out of the way.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atunes takes a step back to recover.
A jab lands there for Atunes.#ROC#
Samusiovas is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Arunas Samusiovas's cut even more.
A slow jab from Samusiovas misses its intended target.
Samusiovas is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?#T2#
Atunes thuds his right hand into Samusiovas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samusiovas throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas scores with a spinning back kick!
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that Atunes semi-blocks.
Samusiovas seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Samusiovas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samusiovas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Samusiovas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
Atunes jabs Samusiovas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Samusiovas throws the kick towards the body but Atunes avoids it.
It appears Atunes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Atunes tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas keeps the fight on the outside.
Samusiovas swings widly with a right hand
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Atunes cracks Samusiovas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Atunes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Samusiovas to stand back up!
Samusiovas tries to land a leg kick but Atunes saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes cracks Samusiovas on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Samusiovas falls backwards against the cage. Atunes follows up with more strikes that drop Samusiovas to his knees. Atunes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Samusiovas! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
Arturo Atunes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.

 

Event: EVO 185 Olympics Finals     
Date:   Dec 29, 2016
#R1#
A big left from Atunes misses.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Atunes misses
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Baba.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Baba slips the punch.
Atunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Atunes's head backwards.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Baba finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Baba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
Baba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Baba.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Baba wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Baba scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes feints and then cracks Baba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baba down.
Baba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baba lands a jab.
Atunes throws a lazy head kick
and Baba counters with a nice body shot.
Baba jabs Atunes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Baba moves away and avoids it.
Baba tries to land a leg kick but Atunes saw it coming and moves away.
As Baba tries to get set, Atunes tries to push him back and clinch up but Baba manages to avoid the attempt.
Atunes misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Baba lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Baba has Atunes up against the cage in a clinch.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Baba. #BC#
Atunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Baba counters with a nice kick to the body.
Atunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baba circles away quickly and effectively.
Baba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes cracks the inside of Baba's front leg.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes lands a jab to Baba's midsection.
Atunes lands a head shot.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes wants to slow Baba down by chopping away at his legs.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Baba saw that one coming.#T3#
Atunes takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Atunes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Baba counters with a leg kick.
Atunes throws a hook but Baba blocks it.
Baba clobbers Atunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Baba slips a jab and a cross from Atunes.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
Nice shot by Baba.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba throws a solid leg kick but Atunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baba.
Baba connects with a solid leg kick.
Atunes takes one on the button.
Baba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baba tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baba moves out of range of the body kick.
Baba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes throws a low kick, looking for Baba's leg but Baba calmly moves out of range.
Baba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Baba connects with a leg kick. Atunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Baba unleashes a big counter combination but Atunes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Atunes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Baba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Baba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sinbad Baba will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Baba lands a head shot.
Sinbad Baba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes scores with a decent looking hook.
Baba scores with a jab to the body.
Baba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and Baba moves out of range easily.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baba was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atunes blocks a head kick by Baba.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
A big left from Atunes misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Baba coming out on top.
Baba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baba missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baba throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Atunes takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Atunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baba counters with a two punch combo.
Baba throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes with a jab.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Baba moved away.
Baba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baba thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baba lands a lovely overhand right.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
letting Baba counter with a right hand.
Baba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baba slips a jab from Atunes.
Baba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baba lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baba throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Atunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Baba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baba counters with a good low kick that Atunes was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Atunes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baba cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baba throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes takes a swing at Baba's ribcage but misses.
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Baba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Baba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Baba is out of range.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Atunes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Atunes takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Arturo Atunes has been cut.
Atunes tries a low kick but Baba avoids it.
Baba misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Baba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Baba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baba throws out a powerful jab.
Baba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes with a hook.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baba lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Atunes momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Baba misses.
Atunes with a hook.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baba feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Atunes cracks Baba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baba scores with a hook to the body. Atunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Nice body kick there by Atunes.
Baba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Baba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes tries to counter by clinching up but Baba breaks away and moves out of range.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atunes fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Atunes backs off Baba throws a huge counter combo but Atunes manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Atunes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes takes one on the button.
Atunes throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Atunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sinbad Baba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arturo Atunes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Atunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand.
Baba throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Baba.
Baba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baba throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Baba is looking to slow Atunes down with leg kicks.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Atunes misses the jab.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baba lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes throws a hook but Baba avoids it easily.#T1#
Atunes misses with a low kick.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Baba's leg. Baba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baba.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
Baba flicks out a counter leg kick but Atunes steps away.
Baba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
A left and a right from Baba both land. Nice combination.
Baba throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atunes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Atunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baba throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Baba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baba walks into a stiff left hand from Atunes.
Baba staying out of range there.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atunes misses with a body shot
and Baba counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Atunes is rocked!
Baba flashes Atunes a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Atunes's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Atunes crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Baba punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sinbad Baba!
Our winner, Sinbad Baba, 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.
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: EVO 284: Napoleon vs Heimendah     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Atunes is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, Atunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
Hawk wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Hawk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk thumps Atunes with a low kick.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Hawk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Atunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk tries to clinch up but Atunes circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
Hawk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atunes rather than just go for the knockout.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Hawk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Atunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Hawk clinches with his opponent.
Hawk blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Atunes.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawk goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2##BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawk throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawk.
Hawk is looking to slow Atunes down with leg kicks.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Atunes checks a low kick from Hawk.
Hawk throws a head kick that Atunes semi-blocks.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab.
Hawk misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atunes's calf.
Atunes misses the jab.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily. #T3#
Hawk connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Hawk throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawk misses with a body punch
and Atunes counters with a leg kick.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hawk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk fails with the takedown.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes cracks Hawk with a good jab.
Atunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD#
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Hawk tumbling to the mat! Atunes takes a step backwards and waves Hawk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hawk is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Hawk has been cut.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Atunes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hawk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a lazy body kick
and Atunes counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Atunes!
As Arturo Atunes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.
Thomas Hawk spoke after the fight, saying 'Alright ya tough son ofa bitch,.Good fight.'.

 

Event: EVO 279: Traylor vs Perkele     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Hawk digs a good hook to Atunes's body.
Atunes lands an overhand right.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawk lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
Hawk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk slips under a jab from Atunes.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Hawk.
As Hawk backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawk. That snapped Atunes's head back.
Hawk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it. #T1##CL2#
Hawk gets a clinch.
Atunes taking a breather.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
Atunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Hawk misses.
Atunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Atunes is wise to it.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Hawk counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atunes tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawk misses with a body punch.
Hawk struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atunes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atunes slows down the pace here.
Atunes tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Hawk.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Hawk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Atunes is trying to keep an underhook but Hawk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Atunes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hawk. #T3#
Atunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Atunes, not yet.
Atunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawk.
Atunes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hawk throwing strikes from guard but Atunes blocks nicely.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Atunes keeps moving.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Atunes is pulling down on Hawk's head. It's preventing any offense from Hawk, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawk, as that shot connected.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hawk to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hawk!
Hawk misses with a low kick as Atunes jumps back.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid body kick from Hawk.
Atunes throws a front kick aimed at Hawk's knee but Hawk avoids it well.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hawk. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Hawk tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. Atunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Hawk moved away.
Hawk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Hawk looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Atunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Atunes lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Atunes moves out of range as Hawk strikes.#T2#
Hawk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Atunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk misses with a takedown
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Hawk misses
and Atunes counters with an inside leg kick.
Atunes swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Atunes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Hawk digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.
Atunes tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Hawk. #T3#
Hawk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawk lands with a good body shot.
Hawk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt - Atunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Atunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Atunes connects with the punch.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Atunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Atunes misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawk lands with a good body shot.
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Hawk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Hawk lands with a nice body punch.
Hawk throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes works the jab nicely.
Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
Sloppy strikes from Atunes. Those never looked like landing.
Atunes throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
Hawk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Atunes lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk lands a body shot.
Hawk tries to clinch
and Atunes counters with an outside leg kick.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Hawk saw that one coming.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hawk throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it. #T2#
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Atunes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawk! But no joy.
Atunes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawk, right into the meat.
Hawk tries to clinch but Atunes moves away
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
A combination from Hawk does no damage.
Hawk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.#T3#
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk misses with a body shot
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Hawk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arturo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a left to the body.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawk thumps Atunes with a low kick.
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Atunes finds it's target.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes misses with a few strikes there.
Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the cage and back into range.
Hawk slips under a jab.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Hawk throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atunes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Hawk!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Hawk waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: EVO 270: Traylor vs Alexander     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Samusiovas.
A slapping body kick lands there for Atunes.
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Samusiovas.
Atunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Samusiovas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samusiovas scores with a leg kick.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
Samusiovas stuns Atunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samusiovas checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes sizes up Samusiovas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Samusiovas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samusiovas defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Samusiovas lands a jab.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samusiovas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Samusiovas walks into a stiff left hand from Atunes.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Samusiovas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Samusiovas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samusiovas, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a nice body kick.
Samusiovas just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes thuds his right hand into Samusiovas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.#T2#
Samusiovas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samusiovas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes flicks out a counter leg kick but Samusiovas steps away.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samusiovas counters with a thumping low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Samusiovas as he connects with a hook.
Samusiovas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas misses with a hook.
Atunes moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Samusiovas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atunes throws a low kick but Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Samusiovas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Samusiovas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick nicely.
Samusiovas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atunes, right into the meat.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Jab by Atunes.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Samusiovas thuds his right hand into Atunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atunes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samusiovas. Samusiovas obviously looking to wear him down.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samusiovas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Atunes's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Samusiovas avoids it.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Atunes.#T4#
Samusiovas throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
Atunes throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas lands a two punch combo.
Samusiovas with a nice cross.
Samusiovas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Samusiovas scores with a push kick.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samusiovas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Samusiovas just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samusiovas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Samusiovas's front leg but catches the back leg as Samusiovas tries to avoid it.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Atunes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Samusiovas has got the better of the exchanges.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samusiovas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Samusiovas loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Samusiovas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Atunes with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Samusiovas. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas misses with a body kick. #T1#
Atunes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samusiovas as he avoids it easily.
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samusiovas.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Atunes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samusiovas misses with a looping right.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samusiovas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas. #T2#
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left and a right from Atunes both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Arunas Samusiovas is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Atunes is looking to slow Samusiovas down with leg kicks.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas checks a low kick from Atunes.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes lands a leg kick that knocks Samusiovas off balance momentarily.#T3#
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atunes takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes cracks the inside of Samusiovas's front leg.
Samusiovas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samusiovas avoids the head kick by Atunes.
Samusiovas swinging wildly here.
Samusiovas lands with a right hand.
Samusiovas misses the shot to the body.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes throws a right hand that Samusiovas ducks under and follows up with a left that Samusiovas also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Atunes in the body.
Samusiovas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking body shot.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Atunes as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arunas Samusiovas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
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!
#R3#
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Samusiovas lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
Samusiovas backing away here, and Atunes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Atunes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Atunes.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Samusiovas backing away here, and Atunes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes stuns Samusiovas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atunes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Samusiovas.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samusiovas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Samusiovas. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas lands a jab to the nose.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas.
Atunes misses with a few strikes there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Samusiovas!
Atunes defending well as Samusiovas loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Samusiovas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samusiovas checks it well.
Samusiovas needs to keep his hands up - Atunes had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samusiovas lands with a right hand.
Samusiovas defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Samusiovas.
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atunes moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samusiovas lands with an overhand left.
Atunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Samusiovas throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Samusiovas to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Samusiovas catches Atunes right on the button with a cross.
Samusiovas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Samusiovas tries to score with a low kick but Atunes moves his leg out of the way.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Atunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Atunes takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Samusiovas.
Atunes takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Samusiovas misses its target.
Samusiovas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samusiovas circles away.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
enabling Samusiovas to counter with a crisp jab.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arunas Samusiovas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samusiovas 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!

In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: EVO 265: Hess vs Parker     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes tries to work over Dillinger's front leg with a kick but Dillinger checks it.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes thows a body kick. Dillinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dillinger misses with a leg kick.
Dillinger throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Dillinger throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atunes is able to avoid easily.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dillinger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atunes thinking.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
Atunes throws a body punch but Dillinger moves out of range. #T1#
Atunes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dillinger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atunes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dillinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Atunes.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dillinger misses with a straight left.
Atunes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
A low kick from Dillinger is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dillinger tries to land a front kick but Atunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes scores with a jab to the head.
Dillinger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dillinger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dillinger slips a jab from Atunes.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Dillinger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atunes takes a step back to recover.
Dillinger slips a jab from Atunes.
Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillinger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dillinger misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Dillinger throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillinger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Atunes.#T3#
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Dillinger throws a front kick aimed at Atunes's knee but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dillinger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Dillinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Atunes!
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.
You can see the frustration on Atunes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atunes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dillinger's best efforts.
Atunes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dillinger.
Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dillinger's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Dillinger preventing the sweep.
Dillinger being controlled here momentarily.
Dillinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dillinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atunes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dillinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillinger with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger slips a jab and a cross from Atunes.
Dillinger scores with a decent looking hook.
Dillinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dillinger checks it well.
Dillinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atunes defends well and Dillinger ends up having to push Atunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dillinger lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
As Dillinger tries to get set, Atunes tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillinger manages to avoid the attempt.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Dillinger's leg. Dillinger is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dillinger fakes the leg kick and cracks Atunes in the body.
Dillinger takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillinger can pounce on him.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Arturo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Dillinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atunes swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Dillinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Dillinger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atunes doesn't seem phased though.
Nice takedown defense from Atunes. No joy for Dillinger on that attempt.
Dillinger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T2#
Dillinger lands with a kick to the temple. Atunes 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!
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with a jab to the body
and Atunes counters with a good, hard body kick but Dillinger shrugs it off.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atunes clobbers Dillinger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dillinger slips under a jab from Atunes.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Dillinger misses with a body punch
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
A countering left hand to the body from Dillinger misses.
Dillinger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atunes rather than just go for the knockout.#T3##KD#
Atunes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dillinger sprawling to the canvas! Dillinger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Atunes finish him?! #ROC#
Dillinger is rocked!
Atunes throws a hook but Dillinger avoids it easily.
Dillinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Dillinger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
Dillinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes backing away here, and Dillinger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dillinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes misses with a left hand
letting Dillinger counter with a right hand.
Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Dillinger.
Atunes batters Dillinger with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dillinger is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Atunes lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dillinger to the mat with a gruesome thud! Atunes is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
Post fight, an emotional Arturo Atunes said 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.

 

Event: EVO 261: Kakoullis vs Reznick     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillinger.
Atunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dillinger is able to avoid easily.
Dillinger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Dillinger misses with a straight right.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Dillinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Dillinger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Dillinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Dillinger controls his hands. #T1##BC2#
Dillinger breaks from the clinch.
Dillinger misses with a hook
and Dillinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Dillinger's body. Dillinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillinger throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
Atunes takes a swing at Dillinger's ribcage but misses.
Dillinger throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Dillinger throws a low kick but Atunes moves out of range easily.
Dillinger tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a thumping low kick.
Atunes thumps Dillinger with a low kick.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atunes tries to work over Dillinger's front leg with a kick but Dillinger checks it.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dillinger.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Dillinger moved away.
Atunes scores with a kick to the body.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body. Atunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dillinger fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dillinger working over Atunes with some ground and pound. Atunes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dillinger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dillinger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atunes's head.
Dillinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Atunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillinger.
Atunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillinger.
Dillinger thows a huge punch but Atunes dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dillinger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dillinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dillinger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dillinger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Atunes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dillinger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Atunes to regain full guard.
Atunes has his hands on Dillinger's head, controlling the position.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Atunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dillinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger works Atunes's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Atunes finds it's target.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes feints and then cracks Dillinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dillinger down.
Atunes throws a chopping leg kick but Dillinger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Atunes misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger 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.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
Atunes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dillinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
Dillinger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillinger walks into a jab.
Dillinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Dillinger checks it.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Dillinger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Atunes's guard.
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 big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dillinger lands a couple of elbows.
Atunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dillinger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
John Dillinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Dillinger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dillinger trying to control but Atunes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger throws an elbow that misses. Atunes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillinger's guard. Nice move by Atunes!#REVR#
Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atunes is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Dillinger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atunes stacks Dillinger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atunes!#T2#
Dillinger is looking for a sweep.
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Dillinger is looking to regain half guard here but Atunes keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Dillinger being controlled for a moment.
Dillinger tries to buck Atunes off but Atunes is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Atunes stalls from top position.
Dillinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dillinger cracks the inside of Atunes's front leg.
Dillinger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillinger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillinger ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
A left lands for Atunes.
Dillinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dillinger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillinger misses the shot to the body.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger misses with a looping right.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes throws a leg kick
letting Dillinger counter with a right hand.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a lazy uppercut
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Dillinger's defenses.
Dillinger throws a head kick that misses.
Dillinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Dillinger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillinger scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dillinger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Atunes lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillinger, as that shot connected.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atunes on the side of the head.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dillinger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillinger lunges at Atunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atunes's hand.
Dillinger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes.
Atunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range and Atunes settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dillinger.
Dillinger checks a low kick from Atunes.
Dillinger lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good shot there by Dillinger.
A solid body kick from Atunes.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Dillinger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes throws a front kick that sends Dillinger stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
Dillinger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes moves out of range as Dillinger strikes.
Dillinger scores with a nice right hand.
Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillinger connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it.#T3#
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Dillinger moves away and avoids it.
Dillinger misses with a body shot.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Dillinger flicks out a counter leg kick but Atunes steps away.
A combination from Atunes does no damage.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dillinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillinger taking a breather.
John Dillinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dillinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger misses with a body punch.
Dillinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes looking to stall. #T4#
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger scores with a shot to the side of Atunes's head.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Dillinger.
A short right from Dillinger on the inside.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body.
Dillinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes pushes Dillinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Dillinger avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage. #BC2#
Dillinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Atunes blocks the low kick.
As Dillinger tries to get set, Atunes tries to push him back and clinch up but Dillinger manages to avoid the attempt.
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dillinger 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!

An out of breath and clearly excited John Dillinger thanked Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: EVO 256: Hess vs Traylor     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conan jabs Atunes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Conan is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Conan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Atunes misses the target.
A cross from Conan lands.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Conan connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Conan 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.
Atunes slips under a jab from Conan.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conan. #T1#
Conan avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes throws a body punch but Conan moves out of range.
Conan looks for a takedown but Atunes sprawls well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Conan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Conan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conan somewhat.
Conan throws an off balance right hand
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes slips a jab from Conan.
Atunes tries to counter with a takedown but Conan is quick to defend against it.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
Conan throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Conan. Conan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Conan sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Atunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Conan gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Atunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conan.
Conan wants to take a breather but Atunes is having none of it.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conan.
Atunes won't allow Conan to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atunes defending well though. #T3#
Atunes is trying to get back to full guard.
Conan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Atunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atunes is looking to improve his position.
Atunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atunes is staying active underneath Conan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conan throwing shots but Atunes is blocking nicely.
Conan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Conan in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Conan slips a jab from Atunes.
Conan throws a big shot that misses.
Conan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atunes pinned against the cage. Atunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Atunes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arturo Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edogawa Conan.
Atunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edogawa Conan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Conan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atunes's hands.
Conan defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Conan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Atunes slips a jab from Conan.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Conan connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Conan.
Nice cross by Conan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Conan.
A big right from Atunes misses.
A jab from Conan does it's job there.
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!
Donk. Atunes catches Conan right on the button with a cross.
Conan lands a head shot.
Atunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edogawa Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atunes moves out of range as Conan strikes.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Atunes throws a jab when Conan was well out of range.
Atunes throws a jab when Conan was well out of range.
Atunes moves forwards but Conan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Conan throws out a counter right but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes throws a head kick but Conan moves out of range.
Conan throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Atunes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Atunes controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Atunes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Conan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes stopping the sweep attempt from Conan.
Conan is looking to sweep but instead, Atunes has passed into half guard.
Conan is controlling Atunes's trapped leg to prevent Atunes from advancing to side control.
Conan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Conan is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Atunes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Conan is looking for a sweep. Atunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atunes controlling the action here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Conan.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body
and Conan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Conan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Conan misses.
Atunes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edogawa Conan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Edogawa Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Conan.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Conan. That snapped Atunes's head back.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Atunes.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes dodges the punch combination from Conan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conan lands a slapping body shot.
Atunes throws the left hand but Conan avoids the punch easily.
Conan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Conan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Conan clobbers Atunes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Conan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conan has a takedown stuffed.
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conan finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes's head.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Conan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Conan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Conan takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
Conan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Conan cracks Atunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Conan misses with a left hand
and Conan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Conan looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Conan sees coming a mile off.
Conan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Conan throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conan shoots for a double leg takedown but Atunes sprawls well. He's pushed Conan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Conan slips under a jab.
Conan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conan works Atunes's body with a nice hook.
Conan scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Conan misses with an uppercut
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Conan looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes tries to counter with a takedown but Conan is quick to defend against it.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conan was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.#T3#
Conan lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conan at a distance.
Conan scores with a shot to the body.
Conan moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conan.
Atunes lands a head shot.
Conan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Atunes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Atunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes slips a straight right by Conan.
A big left from Conan misses. #T4#
Conan lands a nice hook to Atunes's body. Atunes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atunes throws a body punch but Conan moves out of range.
Conan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Conan saw that one coming.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Conan.
Atunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Conan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes moves out of range as Conan strikes.
Atunes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Conan manages to circle out of the way.
Conan lands a nice looking body shot.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Conan slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edogawa Conan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edogawa Conan!

Edogawa Conan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: EVO 250: Chernov vs Shillings     
Date:   Jun 16, 2016
#R1#
Atunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mclovins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mclovin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes tries to land a body kick
and Mclovin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atunes thinking.
We've been informed that Mclovin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mclovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Mclovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Mclovin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Mclovin throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Atunes feints and then cracks Mclovin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mclovin down.
A head kick by Atunes misses
and Mclovin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes walks into a jab.#T1#
Atunes tries to work over Mclovin's front leg with a kick but Mclovin checks it.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Mclovin sees coming a mile off.
Atunes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Atunes lands a big head kick that sends Mclovin tumbling to the mat! Atunes takes a step backwards and waves Mclovin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Mclovin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Pony Mclovin has been cut.
Mclovin defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Mclovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Mclovin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left lands for Mclovin.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mclovin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atunes takes a step back to recover.
Mclovin seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclovin moves out of range of the strikes.
Mclovin tries to land a body kick
and Atunes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mclovin's knee momentarily.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mclovin thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Atunes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mclovin. That one must have hurt.
Atunes misses with a hook
and Mclovin counters with a nice body shot.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mclovin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mclovin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses
and Mclovin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atunes throws a chopping leg kick but Mclovin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Mclovin moved away.
Mclovin lands an overhand right.
Mclovin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mclovin tries a low kick but Atunes avoids it.
Mclovin looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Mclovin tried to score with a low kick but Atunes checks it.#T3#
Mclovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Mclovin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
Mclovin avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Mclovin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Mclovin counters with a straight right hand.
Mclovin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mclovin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes moves out of range as Mclovin strikes.
Nice shot by Atunes.
Mclovin thuds a left hand into Atunes's body.
Mclovin scores with a body shot. #T4#
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Mclovin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mclovin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mclovin scores with a jab to the head.
Pony Mclovin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mclovin.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mclovin misses with a kick to the body.
Mclovin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Atunes jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mclovin delivers a nice body kick.
Mclovin is looking to chop away at Atunes's legs.
Mclovin throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pony Mclovin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pony Mclovin's cut.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mclovin moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Mclovin misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a good low kick that Atunes was not able to check.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Atunes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes misses with a jab to the body
and Mclovin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Atunes's knee momentarily.
Mclovin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mclovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mclovin defends well and Atunes ends up having to push Mclovin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mclovin is looking to slow Atunes down with leg kicks.
Mclovin takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Atunes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mclovin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Atunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mclovin.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Mclovin misses.
Mclovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mclovin missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mclovin misses with a few strikes there.
Mclovin ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Mclovin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atunes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Mclovin to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mclovin counters with an inside leg kick.
Mclovin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Mclovin throws the kick towards the body but Atunes avoids it.
Mclovin takes one on the button.
Mclovin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes shoots and misses
and Mclovin counters with a body kick that stops Atunes in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclovin lands with an overhand left.
Mclovin misses with a hook
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Mclovin blocks the body kick.
Mclovin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses
and Mclovin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mclovin. #T3#
Mclovin avoids a kick to the body.
Mclovin scores with a jab to the body.
Mclovin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mclovin connects with a leg kick. Atunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mclovin cracks Atunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mclovin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
and Mclovin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mclovin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mclovin throws a combination that misses
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Mclovin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mclovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Mclovin moved away.
A cross from Mclovin lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Mclovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atunes takes a swing at Mclovin's ribcage but misses.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Mclovin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mclovin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mclovin scores with a shot to the body.
Mclovin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mclovin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Mclovin misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pony Mclovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pony Mclovin'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.
#R3#
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Mclovin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atunes thinking.
Mclovin blocks a jab.
Mclovin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Mclovin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.
Mclovin throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Mclovin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Mclovin tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mclovin moves away from the strike by Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mclovin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mclovin ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target. #T1#
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mclovin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mclovin cracks Atunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pony Mclovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mclovin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atunes.
Atunes walks into a stiff left hand from Mclovin.
A jab from Mclovin does it's job there.
Mclovin takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Both fighters circling a little - Mclovin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mclovin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Mclovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mclovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atunes.#T2#
Mclovin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atunes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atunes moves out of range as Mclovin strikes.
A good leg kick by Mclovin.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
Mclovin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mclovin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mclovin moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mclovin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mclovin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Atunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mclovin's sensitive parts.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Mclovin moves away and avoids it.
Mclovin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Atunes motions for Mclovin to come forward. Atunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mclovin! But no joy.
Mclovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mclovin throws a big counter head kick but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Mclovin scores with a body shot.
Atunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Mclovin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mclovin duly obliges.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Mclovin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Mclovin moved away.
Atunes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mclovin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Mclovin tried to score with a low kick but Atunes checks it.
Atunes scores with a kick to the body.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Mclovin moved away.
Mclovin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A leg kick checked by Mclovin.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mclovin works Atunes's body with a nice hook.
Mclovin moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mclovin counters with a low kick, right behind Atunes 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pony Mclovin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pony Mclovin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Atunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atunes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Atunes.
Atunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Atunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mclovin scores with a leg kick.
Mclovin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mclovin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mclovin moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mclovin moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Atunes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mclovin pinned against the cage. Mclovin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mclovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Mclovin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mclovin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mclovin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mclovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMclovin.
Mclovin fails to land with a series of punches.
Atunes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mclovin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atunes sizes up Mclovin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mclovin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
Mclovin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atunes's head.#T2#
Mclovin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mclovin.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Mclovin saw that one coming.
Mclovin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Atunes with a body shot.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Mclovin counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Mclovin lands.
A left lands for Atunes.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Atunes throws a leg kick
enabling Mclovin to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mclovin counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Atunes checks a low kick from Mclovin.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Mclovin checks it
and Mclovin counters with a straight right hand.
Mclovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mclovin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mclovin lands a jab to the nose.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mclovin.
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mclovin.
Mclovin defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mclovin moves away.#T4#
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atunes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mclovin avoids it really well and circles away.
Atunes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Mclovin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mclovin misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pony Mclovin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pony Mclovin'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mclovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mclovin.
Mclovin lunges at Atunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atunes's hand.
A head kick misses from Mclovin.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mclovin counters with a nice leg kick.
Mclovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Mclovin.
Atunes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mclovin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Atunes misses the jab.#T1#
Mclovin defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Mclovin throws a counter combo.
Mclovin throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Mclovin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atunes scores with a body shot.
Mclovin scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mclovin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mclovin misses with a kick to the body
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mclovin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mclovin scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Atunes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mclovin catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mclovin tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it.
Atunes cracks Mclovin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Atunes jabs at Mclovin's body.
Atunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Mclovin counters with an outside leg kick.
Pony Mclovin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Mclovin scores with a nice body kick.
Atunes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mclovin sizes up Atunes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atunes throws a low kick, looking for Mclovin's leg but Mclovin calmly moves out of range.
Mclovin loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Mclovin ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Mclovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Atunes misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Mclovin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice cross by Mclovin.#T4#
Atunes shoots in but no luck this time.
Mclovin throws a low kick, looking for Atunes's leg but Atunes calmly moves out of range.
Atunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mclovin.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mclovin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Mclovin throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mclovin connects with an inside leg kick.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pony Mclovin.
Well Mclovin 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pony Mclovin!

A relieved looking Pony Mclovin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Arturo Atunes had this to say: 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: EVO 246: Hess vs Turpin     
Date:   May 28, 2016
#R1#
A head kick misses from Crowe.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Atunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Crowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe.
Crowe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crowe throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crowe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes tried to counter with a leg kick but Crowe avoided it.
Crowe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crowe, right into the meat.
Crowe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Crowe is rocked!#T1#
Atunes closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Crowe! Atunes dives in looking to finish! Crowe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
Post fight, an emotional Arturo Atunes said 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.

 

Event: EVO 242: Tallon vs Tsoi     
Date:   May 05, 2016
#R1#
Atunes cracks Samusiovas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Samusiovas moves away and avoids it.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it
and Samusiovas counters with a body kick.
Atunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samusiovas doesn't seem bothered though.
Atunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Samusiovas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick from Samusiovas.
A big right from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. Atunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a good, hard body kick but Atunes shrugs it off.
Samusiovas cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Atunes tries to land a leg kick but Samusiovas saw it coming and moves away.
Samusiovas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atunes.
Atunes throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range. #T1#
Samusiovas throws a front kick aimed at Atunes's knee but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
Atunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Samusiovas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Atunes misses with a hook
and Samusiovas counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas lands with a cross.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samusiovas looks to land a combination. Atunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Samusiovas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samusiovas tries to land a leg kick but Atunes saw it coming and moves away.
Atunes tries to work over Samusiovas's front leg with a kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Samusiovas. #T2#
Samusiovas connects with a jab.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the body
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a low kick, right behind Atunes 's knee.
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samusiovas digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Samusiovas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samusiovas misses the jab.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas scores with a hook.
Atunes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Atunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas scores with a nice body kick.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Samusiovas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
A shot to the body from Samusiovas misses
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
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!
Samusiovas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samusiovas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Samusiovas.
Atunes checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Samusiovas throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas wants to clinch.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Samusiovas scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Samusiovas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Atunes defending well as Samusiovas loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Samusiovas misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas counters with an outside leg kick.
Atunes digs a good hook to Samusiovas's body.
Samusiovas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samusiovas stuns Atunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Atunes. Samusiovas shrugs it off though.
Samusiovas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Samusiovas. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas jabs at Atunes's body.#T1#
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Atunes.
Atunes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Samusiovas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes throws a jab when Samusiovas was well out of range.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atunes tries to move into range but Samusiovas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that half lands.
Samusiovas swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samusiovas counters with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a front kick aimed at Atunes's knee but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
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!
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samusiovas's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Samusiovas misses the target.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samusiovas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas blocks a low kick nicely.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
A nice side step and Samusiovas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
A jab from Atunes does it's job there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Atunes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samusiovas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Samusiovas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Samusiovas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atunes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Samusiovas lands a glancing blow to the side of Atunes's head.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Samusiovas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Samusiovas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Atunes really felt that one!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick from Atunes misses.
Samusiovas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samusiovas's hands.
Samusiovas connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Samusiovas.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that Atunes semi-blocks.
Atunes thuds his right hand into Samusiovas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atunes thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Samusiovas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Samusiovas.#CL2#
Samusiovas drives through and clinches with Atunes against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Samusiovas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arunas Samusiovas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Samusiovas slips a jab from Atunes.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samusiovas lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samusiovas throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Samusiovas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atunes if he has to take too many more of those.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.#T1#
Samusiovas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atunes's head.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Samusiovas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Samusiovas misses with a looping right.
Atunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atunes thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas lands a right hook to the body.
Samusiovas feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Samusiovas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Atunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Samusiovas just manages to avoid it.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Samusiovas catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Samusiovas throws a solid leg kick but Atunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a chopping leg kick but Samusiovas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samusiovas slips a jab from Atunes.
Samusiovas digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Samusiovas scores with a leg kick.
Atunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Samusiovas lands a glancing blow to the side of Atunes's head.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samusiovas misses with a wild combination.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas connects with a right hand. Atunes shakes it off.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas cracks the inside of Atunes's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Decent striking displayed by Samusiovas there.
Good work by Atunes as he checks the leg kick.
Atunes swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Atunes needs to keep his hands up - Samusiovas had a free shot at his head there.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atunes throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samusiovas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Samusiovas on the side of the head.
Samusiovas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samusiovas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samusiovas scores with a nice head shot.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samusiovas's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arunas Samusiovas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samusiovas 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!

Arturo Atunes was interviewed post fight and said 'Career is fucked now. '.

 

Event: EVO 237: Hunt vs Todd     
Date:   Apr 06, 2016
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Jalovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jalovaara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jalovaara.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
Atunes stuffs the takedown attempt from Jalovaara. Jalovaara gets slowly back to his feet.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Jalovaara.
Atunes takes one on the button.
Jalovaara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Atunes will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalovaara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jalovaara doesn't seem phased though.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Jalovaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Jalovaara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Jalovaara wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it. #TD#
Jalovaara closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atunes quickly recovers to half guard.
Jalovaara missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Jalovaara seems to be working for a kimura but Atunes defends the submission attempt.
Atunes has hold of Jalovaara's hands but Jalovaara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Atunes is looking to improve his position.
Jalovaara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atunes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Jalovaara is thwarting Atunes's attempts to control the position.
Jalovaara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Atunes gets back to full guard.
Jalovaara is looking to work some ground and pound but Atunes has wrist control.
Jalovaara stopping the sweep attempt from Atunes.
Atunes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jalovaara manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Atunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Jalovaara has his foot on Atunes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Atunes works his way back into a safe position though.
Atunes stopping the sweep attempt from Jalovaara.
Atunes content to stall in guard here.
Jalovaara is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Jalovaara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Atunes has picked Jalovaara up and slammed him! Jalovaara can't keep hold of the triangle and Atunes manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atunes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atunes is looking to take a break and control but Jalovaara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jalovaara is looking to reverse the position.
Atunes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jalovaara is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaska Jalovaara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jalovaara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot by Jalovaara.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
Jalovaara scores with a nice head shot.
No luck for Jalovaara with that takedown attempt.
Jalovaara avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Jalovaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes feints a counter leg kick.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes throws out a counter right but Jalovaara avoids it with no problem.
Jaska Jalovaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jalovaara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes misses with a hook.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Jalovaara.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Atunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jalovaara is able to avoid easily.
Jalovaara misses with a right hand
and Atunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Atunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jalovaara rather than just go for the knockout.
Atunes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes wants to counter the offense by Jalovaara and move into the clinch position.
Jalovaara throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jalovaara. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Jalovaara throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalovaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Jalovaara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jalovaara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jalovaara connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jalovaara.
Jaska Jalovaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Jalovaara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Jalovaara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jalovaara tries to land a leg kick but Atunes saw it coming and moves away.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Jalovaara saw that one coming.
Jalovaara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atunes sprawls and moves away.
Jalovaara digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Jalovaara with a nice cross.
Atunes jabs Jalovaara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Jalovaara.
Jalovaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes connects with a body shot.
Jalovaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jalovaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.#T3#
Atunes scores with the left hand. Jalovaara knows he should have avoided that one.
Jalovaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes is looking for the big counter here.
Jalovaara connects with a solid leg kick.
Jalovaara blocks the body kick.
Jalovaara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Jalovaara misses its intended target.
Atunes 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.
Atunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jalovaara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atunes sprawls and moves away.
Atunes looks to land a combination but Jalovaara avoids it well.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Jalovaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jalovaara looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Jalovaara scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Jalovaara 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Jalovaara.
Atunes scores with the left hand. Jalovaara knows he should have avoided that one.
Jalovaara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jalovaara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jalovaara feinted with a counter takedown.
Jalovaara tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jalovaara lands an overhand right.
Jalovaara tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it.
Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jalovaara misses with a looping right.
Atunes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick by Jalovaara misses
and Atunes counters with a left and a right that stings Jalovaara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jalovaara at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaska Jalovaara dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Atunes.
Jalovaara blocks the body kick.
Atunes swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Atunes slaps away a takedown attempt from Jalovaara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jalovaara tries a head kick but it misses.
Atunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jalovaara is out of range.
The fighters circling - Jalovaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Jalovaara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jalovaara moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes.
Jalovaara throws a low kick but Atunes moves out of range easily.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jalovaara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atunes circles away.
Jalovaara tries to score with a low kick but Atunes moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Atunes blocks the leg kick.
Jalovaara digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Jalovaara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jalovaara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jalovaara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jalovaara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jalovaara misses with a takedown
and Jalovaara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Jalovaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jalovaara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalovaara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atunes wants it to stay on the feet.
Atunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Atunes swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jalovaara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jalovaara tries to land a front kick but Atunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Atunes misses.
Jalovaara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jalovaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Jalovaara 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.
Jalovaara tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalovaara manages to avoid it.
Jalovaara throws a solid leg kick but Atunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jalovaara.
Atunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jalovaara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Jalovaara misses with a hook.
Jalovaara scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jalovaara.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara's corner calls for a 1-2. Jalovaara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Atunes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Atunes swings for the body but Jalovaara moves out of range.
Jalovaara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Atunes lands with a cross.
Jalovaara tries to score with a low kick but Atunes moves his leg out of the way.
Jalovaara is looking to land body kicks.#KD2#
Atunes lands a big right hand that sends Jalovaara crashing to the mat! Atunes stays standing though and waves Jalovaara back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jalovaara is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Jalovaara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jalovaara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Jalovaara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jalovaara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the body from Jalovaara misses
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jalovaara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atunes scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Jalovaara is holding his hands too far apart here. Atunes throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jalovaara is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Atunes!
Post fight, Arturo Atunes took to the microphone: 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage.'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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