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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 730 p4p, 924 weight class) and Edison Atunes (ranked 104 p4p, 135 weight class). Edison Atunes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edison Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnirov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kushnirov throws a low kick, looking for Atunes's leg but Atunes calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Kushnirov connects with a single shot there.
Atunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Kushnirov blocks the leg kick.
Kushnirov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kushnirov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kushnirov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kushnirov - just one landing.
Atunes thuds a left hand into Kushnirov's body.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov shoots in for a double leg but Atunes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atunes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kushnirov blocks it well.
Atunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Atunes.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atunes wants it to stay on the feet.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Kushnirov checks it.
Kushnirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Kushnirov throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov goes for a double leg but Atunes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atunes continues to drive forward.
Atunes feints a counter leg kick.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Kushnirov avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kushnirov controls his hands.
Kushnirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a takedown
and Atunes counters with a big head kick but Kushnirov shrugs it off.
Nice jab there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kushnirov.
Atunes has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Atunes tests Kushnirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov fails with the takedown
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kushnirov. Kushnirov gets slowly back to his feet.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Atunes takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Atunes as Kushnirov shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edison Atunes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kushnirov lands a head kick. Atunes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kushnirov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Atunes as he jumps to the side.
Atunes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kushnirov with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Kushnirov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnirov. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Kushnirov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Atunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kushnirov looks for a takedown but Atunes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Kushnirov avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kushnirov, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov lands with a cross.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Kushnirov's head but Kushnirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atunes sprawls and moves away.
Kushnirov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov lands a lovely overhand right.
Atunes feints and then cracks Kushnirov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kushnirov down.
Atunes rushes Kushnirov and presses him up against the cage.
Atunes scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Kushnirov controls the action.
Kushnirov successfully pulls guard.
Kushnirov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atunes pushing down on Kushnirov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Atunes controlling the action here.
Kushnirov is looking to control Atunes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kushnirov avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes is looking to advance position but Kushnirov won't allow it.
Atunes controlling the action here.
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.
Kushnirov wants to control but Atunes is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kushnirov closes the distance and clinches up with Atunes, looking for a takedown. Kushnirov pushes Atunes against the cage but Atunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atunes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kushnirov with a body shot.
Edison Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kushnirov misses with a combination
and Atunes counters with a good low kick that Kushnirov was not able to check.
Kushnirov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Atunes avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAtunes.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kushnirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Atunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Atunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kushnirov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kushnirov finds it's way through Atunes's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kushnirov, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Kushnirov with a nice cross.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Atunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Kushnirov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Kushnirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Atunes throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot by Kushnirov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kushnirov somewhat.
Atunes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A lazy left from Atunes finds it's target.
Atunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kushnirov.
Atunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kushnirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kushnirov misses with a series of wild punches.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Atunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atunes circles away.
Atunes throws out a counter right but Kushnirov avoids it with no problem.
Atunes stuffs the takedown.
Atunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kushnirov. Kushnirov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atunes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edison Atunes.
Well Atunes 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edison Atunes!
As Edison Atunes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: He will probably die later. Now bring me Pekka .. where u at man tits let’s run it back pussy!'.
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RATING
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