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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Atkins (ranked 5105 p4p, 1349 weight class) and Venali Paetmar (ranked 507 p4p, 183 weight class). Paetmar has chosen Powerwolf - Amen & Attack as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Venali Paetmar!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paetmar misses with a hook. Atkins ducked under it nicely.
Paetmar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paetmar in his tracks.
Atkins slips a jab and a cross from Paetmar.
Atkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paetmar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Atkins lands a body shot.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar blocking some punches.
Atkins gets underhooks to prevent Paetmar's takedown attempt.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paetmar tries for a takedown but Atkins manages to get underhooks.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Paetmar is trying to stall.
Atkins gets through Paetmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paetmar 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.
Paetmar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atkins prevents it.
Adrian Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Paetmar is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paetmar is trying to drag Atkins to the mat but Atkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paetmar is looking for a takedown.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Paetmar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Atkins is trying to keep an underhook but Paetmar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Atkins tries to get to full guard but Paetmar has control of the leg.
Atkins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paetmar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkins defends it well.
Atkins manages to get to full guard.
Atkins controlling the position.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paetmar won't allow Atkins to sweep him here.
Atkins keeping full guard, as Paetmar tries to pass.
Atkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins pulls Paetmar in close to prevent any damage.
Atkins wants to sweep here but Paetmar controlling him for the moment.
Atkins is working hard here to advance position.
Paetmar trying to control but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Atkins controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar throwing strikes from guard but Atkins blocks nicely.
Paetmar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Atkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paetmar.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkins pinned against the cage. Atkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adrian Atkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Atkins instigates a clinch.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paetmar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paetmar.
Paetmar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atkins is leaning against Paetmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins gets underhooks to prevent Paetmar's takedown attempt.
Paetmar looks winded!
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paetmar has Atkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paetmar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins just leaning against Paetmar, taking a breather.
Paetmar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atkins prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Paetmar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paetmar up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Atkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Atkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paetmar is looking to clinch.
Paetmar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Atkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paetmar is looking to clinch.
Paetmar forces Atkins back against the cage and clinches.
Paetmar blocks an uppercut.
Paetmar looking to stall.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paetmar.
Paetmar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Adrian Atkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paetmar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atkins is defending well.
Adrian Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Paetmar is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Paetmar being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins is working Paetmar over against the cage.
Atkins lands a body punch.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
Paetmar is trying to drag Atkins to the mat but Atkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Atkins.
Atkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Atkins stops a takedown attempt from Paetmar.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Paetmar tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Paetmar goes for a takedown attempt but Atkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Atkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adrian Atkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paetmar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins lands a jab to Paetmar's midsection.
Paetmar misses with a straight right.
Paetmar throws a jab but it's blocked by Atkins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paetmar is defended easily by Atkins.
Atkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paetmar throws a body punch but Atkins moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Atkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atkins lands a head shot.
Atkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paetmar's head.
Paetmar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Atkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Atkins moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paetmar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Paetmar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paetmar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paetmar can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Atkins to work.
Atkins tries to work over Paetmar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins is pressed up against the cage. Paetmar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Atkins down to the mat. Atkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Atkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Atkins's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paetmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkins but Atkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paetmar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paetmar tries to clinch up.
Atkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atkins lands a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Paetmar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paetmar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paetmar.
Atkins clinches up with Paetmar and pushes him back against the cage.
Atkins pushes Paetmar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paetmar goes for a takedown attempt but Atkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar.
Atkins darts in and clinches Paetmar up against the cage.
Atkins pushes Paetmar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
A short left from Paetmar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Paetmar has Atkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paetmar is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Paetmar is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkins finish him?
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Paetmar tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Atkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab from Atkins.
Paetmar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paetmar seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paetmar looking for a takedown.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paetmar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paetmar wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adrian Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Good body shot from Atkins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paetmars head.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Paetmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins is leaning against Paetmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins throws a big uppercut that drops Paetmar! More strikes from Atkins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Paetmar lies dazed against the cage as Atkins celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Venali Paetmar had this to say: 'Next time...'.
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