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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edison Atunes (ranked 63 p4p, 11 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 747 p4p, 103 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edison Atunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bird or perhaps it was just good defense by Atunes, which made it look bad.
Atunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bird's head.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes takes one to the chin there.
Bird closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Atunes did well to prevent Bird getting side control.
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird is looking for a kimura but Atunes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage.
Bird seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Atunes has recovered full guard.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atunes is keeping the position for now.
Atunes 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.
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bird prevents Atunes from getting back to his feet.
Bird passes Atunes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atunes defends it well.
Atunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Bird.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Atunes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Bird is looking for a kimura but Atunes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage.
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atunes is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold.
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Atunes is defending well.
Bird is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Atunes as he works his way to full guard.
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird won't allow Atunes to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bird dominated that round.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Atunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Bird checks it
and Bird counters with a shoot takedown. Atunes fights it but they end up in guard.
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird won't allow Atunes to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard.
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard.
Bird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atunes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bird pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atunes is keeping the position for now.
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Atunes is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Atunes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bird has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird blocks a head kick by Atunes.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Atunes scores with a jab.
Bird shoots in but no luck this time.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Atunes.
Bird drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Bird tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bird doesn't seem phased though.
Atunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Atunes misses
and Bird counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edison Atunes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird with the counter takedown but Atunes avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Edison Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird avoids the head kick by Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bird at a distance.
Atunes slaps away a takedown attempt from Bird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Atunes swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow Bird down.
Atunes misses the body punch
and Bird counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes lands with an overhand left.
Atunes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bird paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Bird defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Atunes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a series of punches but Bird avoids them all with ease.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
A cross from Atunes lands.
Atunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atunes punishes Bird's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from Atunes.
Atunes lands with a nice body kick.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes lands a jab to Bird's midsection.
Atunes is looking to wear down Bird with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Atunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Atunes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bird counters with a single leg into guard. Atunes didn't expect that.
Atunes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Bird tries to pass.
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atunes wants to stand up but Bird is controlling him.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes is looking to stand up but Bird isn't so interested in that idea.
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Atunes's guard.
Bird stops Atunes from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edison Atunes clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bird takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Atunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atunes lands with a right hand.
Bird is rocked!
Atunes throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Bird crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edison Atunes!
Edison Atunes retains his middleweight title!
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RATING
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