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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillinger has chosen Listen!! as his entrance music. Arturo Atunes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
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.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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