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Event:
DMMA 38: Imanari vs Vetorwee
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Atunes instigates a clinch. #TD#
Atunes jumps guard.
Atunes keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Atunes has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atunes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Atunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Atunes looking for a triangle here. Sanchez is fighting it but it looks tight! Atunes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanchez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Rivelino Atunes !
Jose Rivelino Atunes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 28: Imanari vs Kamenev
Date: Jul 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Kontiainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atunes throws the left hand but Kontiainen avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Atunes .
#CUT2#It looks like Paavali Kontiainen has been cut.
Kontiainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atunes takes a step back to recover.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kontiainen.
Atunes lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Kontiainen.
Atunes works over Kontiainen's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes scores with a jab to the head.
Kontiainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Atunes .
Kontiainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes .#T1#
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Atunes .
As Atunes backs away, Kontiainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Atunes pushes Kontiainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kontiainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen digs a right hand underneath Atunes 's ribcage. Atunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes .
Atunes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kontiainen to keep the fight standing.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kontiainen lands an uppercut.
Atunes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atunes s head.
Kontiainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes tries to pull guard but Kontiainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Atunes drops back down to his feet.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rivelino Atunes .
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kontiainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Kontiainen can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Kontiainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kontiainen digs a right hand underneath Atunes 's ribcage. Atunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kontiainen lands a body shot.
Atunes looks winded!#TD2#
Atunes manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Atunes trying to keep a closed guard but Kontiainen is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Kontiainen wants to stand but Atunes has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Kontiainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atunes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kontiainen has managed to get both his arms back between Atunes 's legs - danger averted.
Kontiainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kontiainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Atunes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kontiainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Atunes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontiainen defends it easily.
Kontiainen is fighting to break Atunes 's control of his arms but Atunes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kontiainen.
Atunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Atunes misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kontiainen misses the target.
Kontiainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Rivelino Atunes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Atunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kontiainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Atunes just manages to avoid it.
Kontiainen takes one to the side of the head.
Kontiainen moves forwards but Atunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Atunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Kontiainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kontiainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kontiainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Atunes .
Kontiainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Atunes .
Kontiainen moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Atunes closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Kontiainen as the two fighters clinch.
Kontiainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes is trying to pull guard but Kontiainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kontiainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes fails to pull guard.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kontiainen is leaning against Atunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Kontiainen lands an uppercut.
Paavali Kontiainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kontiainen tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kontiainen smiles and moves away.
Paavali Kontiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rivelino Atunes .
Kontiainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes .#T2#
Kontiainen throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kontiainen ducks under a wild hook from Atunes .
An attempted straight right counter from Kontiainen misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atunes .
Atunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#Paavali Kontiainen's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kontiainen.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Kontiainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kontiainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kontiainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kontiainen lands a nice shot that snaps Atunes 's head back.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Kontiainen.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
As Atunes backs away, Kontiainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kontiainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jose Rivelino Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kontiainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Atunes moves to clinch but Kontiainen breaks away
and Kontiainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes tries to clinch up but Kontiainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kontiainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kontiainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kontiainen cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Atunes pushes Kontiainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes .
Kontiainen working aggressively here.
Atunes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kontiainen misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes tries to pull guard but Kontiainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Atunes drops back down to his feet.
Atunes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kontiainen to keep the fight standing.
Atunes blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Kontiainen to work.
Kontiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kontiainen pushes Atunes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Kontiainen on the inside.
Kontiainen lands with a left to the head.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paavali Kontiainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavali Kontiainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Atunes throws a jab when Kontiainen was well out of range.
Atunes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kontiainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Kontiainen's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atunes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Kontiainen misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontiainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kontiainen misses the target.
Atunes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kontiainen moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
It looked like Kontiainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Atunes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kontiainen on the side of the head.
Kontiainen cracks Atunes with an open hand slap.
Kontiainen swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes throws a combination. Kontiainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kontiainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kontiainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes walks into a stiff left hand from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atunes slips a straight right by Kontiainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Kontiainen.#CL2#
Atunes clinches with his opponent.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Kontiainen lands a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kontiainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kontiainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kontiainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kontiainen cracks Atunes with a nice body shot.
Kontiainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes tries a body shot but Kontiainen blocks it.
Kontiainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow. #T3#
Kontiainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kontiainen scores with a hook to the body.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kontiainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Atunes can turn it around.
Kontiainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kontiainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
Atunes jumps guard but Kontiainen stands there with Atunes around his waist. Atunes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kontiainen scores with a shot to the side of Atunes 's head.
Kontiainen pushes Atunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kontiainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kontiainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Kontiainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kontiainen lands a body shot.
A short right from Kontiainen on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontiainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kontiainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes .
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kontiainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kontiainen has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes .
Kontiainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kontiainen gets through Atunes 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kontiainen.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atunes s head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavali Kontiainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kontiainen 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavali Kontiainen!
Paavali Kontiainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 17: Abarai vs Benedetti
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Giles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Giles misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Atunes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Atunes manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Giles 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.
Giles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Atunes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Atunes actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Atunes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Giles pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Atunes is defending against the submission attempts here by Giles.
#SUB2#
Atunes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Giles pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Atunes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Giles pulls his head out easily.
Giles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Atunes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Giles slips a nice elbow through Atunes 's hands, connecting with Atunes 's forehead.
Giles working Atunes over with strikes. #SUB2#
Atunes looking for submissions off his back.
Giles working Atunes over with strikes. #SUB#
Giles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atunes defends it well. #SUB2#
Atunes actively working from the bottom here.
Giles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Giles 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. Giles eventually gives up the hold.
Giles winds up and cracks Atunes with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB2#
Atunes actively working from the bottom here.
Giles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Giles.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Giles lands a nice short elbow.
Giles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Giles connects with a nice short shot to Atunes 's temple.
Giles scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Giles working Atunes over with strikes. #SUB2#
Atunes actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Giles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Atunes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Atunes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Atunes looking for submissions off his back.
Atunes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Atunes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Giles connects with a nice short shot to Atunes 's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Giles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Giles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Giles throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Giles has managed to clinch.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes stalling.
#TD2#
Atunes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Giles uses from the top position.
Giles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Giles tries to pass.
Giles stands up over Atunes , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Giles looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Atunes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Giles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Giles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Giles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Giles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giles lands a couple of digs.
Giles is working Atunes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Atunes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Giles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Giles looking to sit in guard and control but Atunes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Atunes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Atunes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Giles pulls Atunes in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giles is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Atunes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Giles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Giles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Atunes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Giles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Giles with a nice head shot there.
Giles is working Atunes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Giles tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atunes 's head.#T3##SUB2#
Atunes has his foot on Giles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Giles works his way back into a safe position though.
Giles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Atunes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Atunes is looking for a triangle but Giles pushes his legs off easily.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Giles passes Atunes 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Giles is trying to control the action in half guard but Atunes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Giles lands with a punch from half guard.
Giles is trying to control. Atunes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atunes is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Atunes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Giles seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Atunes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Atunes actively working from the bottom here.
Atunes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Giles trying to control from Atunes 's half guard. Atunes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Giles trying to control but Atunes is working from the bottom.
Atunes has momentary wrist control but Giles slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Atunes looking for a guillotine here but Giles defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Atunes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Giles is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Giles dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Atunes tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Giles counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Atunes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Giles pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Atunes actively working from the bottom here.
Giles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atunes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Giles.
Ground and pound from Giles.
Giles lands strikes from half guard.
Giles lands strikes from half guard.
Giles scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Atunes has hold of Giles's hands but Giles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Atunes has hold of Giles's hands but Giles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#Atunes is rocked!
Giles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atunes is still in real trouble! Can Giles finish him?
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Giles scores with a big shot! Atunes 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Atunes ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Giles! |
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Event:
DMMA 8: Mack vs Outback
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Atunes . Atunes maintains the clinch.
Atunes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atunes is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Atunes tries to pull guard but Diaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Atunes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rivelino Atunes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atunes jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Atunes around his waist. Atunes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Atunes is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Atunes tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Atunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diaz walks away with a smile on his face. Atunes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Diaz throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Atunes clinches.
Atunes fails to pull guard.
Atunes is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
I was talking to Atunes 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Atunes jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Atunes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atunes jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Atunes around his waist. Atunes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Atunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Atunes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Atunes .
Atunes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Jose Rivelino Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes is looking to clinch.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Atunes avoids it with no problem.
Diaz 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 slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Atunes scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Atunes clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Atunes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Atunes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Atunes had control of the position. #SUB#
Atunes is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atunes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Atunes 's legs - danger averted.
Diaz wants to stand but Atunes has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Atunes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Diaz rolls with it to try and escape but Atunes cranks on the arm and Diaz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Rivelino Atunes !
Our winner, Jose Rivelino Atunes , 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. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Borgia vs Mack
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Atunes .
Atunes throws a sloppy body shot
and Finlay counters with a nice body shot.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finlay.
Jab by Atunes .
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes . Finlay does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Finlay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land. #TD#
Atunes drags the fight down to the ground.
Atunes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finlay is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Atunes looking for a guillotine here but Finlay defends easily.
#SUB#
Atunes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finlay passes into half guard.
Atunes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crassus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Finlay slows the pace down in half guard.
Atunes controlling the position well. #SUB#
Atunes looking for submissions off his back.
Finlay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atunes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Atunes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atunes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finlay looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Atunes looking for subs off his back but Finlay has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Atunes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Atunes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atunes tries to get to full guard but Finlay has control of the leg.
Atunes trying to hold on to Finlay's head to control him but Finlay postures up.
#SUB#
Atunes looking for submissions off his back.
Atunes is looking for a sweep. Finlay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Atunes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atunes .#SUB#
Atunes looking for a guillotine here but Finlay defends easily.
#SUB#
Atunes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Atunes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Finlay uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atunes tries to bench press Finlay off him but Finlay keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atunes regains half guard.
Atunes trying to hold on to Finlay's head to control him but Finlay postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rivelino Atunes dominated that round.
That's time! Atunes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Finlay moves away from the strike by Atunes .
Finlay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finlay misses with a hook.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Finlay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes lands a slapping body shot.
Finlay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atunes takes a swing at Finlay's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlay missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Atunes misses
and Finlay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes scores with a nice head shot.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finlay was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes .
Finlay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Atunes throws out a powerful jab.
Atunes throws a body punch but Finlay moves out of range.
Jose Rivelino Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes lands a jab to the head.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlay manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finlay! But no joy.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finlay counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Finlay counters with a crisp right hand that drops Atunes ! Finlay lets Atunes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Atunes is rocked!
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 swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finlay counters with a big right hand! Oh Atunes is in trouble here! Finlay follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alasdair Finlay!
Alasdair Finlay is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Alasdair Finlay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Contreiras vs Atunes
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contreiras. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contreiras takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Atunes works Contreiras's body with a nice hook.
Atunes feints a jab promting Contreiras to slip. Atunes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Contreiras slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Victor Contreiras has been cut.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Contreiras's head but Contreiras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Contreiras has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Memento Mori in the buildup to the fight.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contreiras throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
Contreiras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contreiras is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Contreiras's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Contreiras walks into a straight right hand from Atunes .
Atunes connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes slips a straight right by Contreiras.
Contreiras keeps the fight on the outside.
Atunes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Contreiras throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Contreiras at a distance.
Contreiras throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes throws a jab when Contreiras was well out of range.
Contreiras loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Jose Rivelino Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Contreiras.
Contreiras takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contreiras was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes .
Contreiras throws a lazy right hand but Atunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contreiras.
Contreiras throws the left hand but Atunes avoids the punch easily.
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Contreiras counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contreiras on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Atunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Contreiras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Contreiras is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Atunes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Atunes 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Contreiras under the eye.
Atunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Contreiras's head.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atunes moves in looking to clinch but Contreiras pushes him off.
Atunes connects with a single shot there.
Contreiras misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Contreiras at a distance.
Atunes staying out of range there.#T3#
Contreiras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Contreiras moved out of range nicely.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contreiras moves away.
Contreiras was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Contreiras loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Atunes cracks Contreiras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Contreiras sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atunes moves forwards but Contreiras connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Contreiras looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Contreiras takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes misses with a hook.
Contreiras ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contreiras.
Atunes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Contreiras with a body shot.
Atunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Atunes scores with a punch to the head.
Contreiras looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes lands with a straight right. Contreiras didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Atunes . That snapped Contreiras's head back.
Atunes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Contreiras had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Contreiras moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Contreiras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Contreiras throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes throws a body punch but Contreiras moves out of range.
Contreiras was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Contreiras uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rivelino Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Contreiras's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Contreiras.
Contreiras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Contreiras looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Contreiras scores with a decent looking hook.
Atunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Atunes misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contreiras. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Contreiras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Contreiras slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Atunes .
Atunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Contreiras counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes throws the left hand but Contreiras avoids the punch easily.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Atunes misses with a hook. Contreiras ducked under it nicely.
Contreiras throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Contreiras moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contreiras.
Atunes cracks a nice hook into Contreiras's ribs.
Contreiras throws a big shot that misses.
Contreiras misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Atunes counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from Contreiras.
Contreiras blocking some punches.
Contreiras swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes tries to break free but Contreiras pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Atunes jumps guard and drags Contreiras to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Atunes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Contreiras doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Atunes is tightening it up a little... Contreiras has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Contreiras reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Contreiras taps out! Nice BJJ there by Atunes !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Rivelino Atunes !
Jose Rivelino Atunes is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jose Rivelino Atunes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Contreiras vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Atunes avoids the head kick by Reese.
Atunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reese. Reese circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atunes scores with a nice right hand.
Reese misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reese is looking to clinch but Atunes is avoiding it.
Javon Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Javon Reese has been cut.
Reese misses with a head kick.
Atunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atunes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Reese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Reese misses with a knee strike.
Atunes lands an uppercut.
Reese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atunes .
#T1#
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Reese connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Reese.
Reese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Atunes has Reese pushed against the cage.
Atunes avoiding damage as Reese throws knees to the body.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atunes .
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Atunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reese.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reese's elbow. #T2#
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atunes .
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Atunes .
Good body shot from Atunes .
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reese lands a nice knee to the body.
Atunes jumps guard but Reese stands there with Atunes around his waist. Atunes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Reese lands a nice knee to the body.
Atunes stalls.
Reese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reese gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Reese's body. Reese takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Atunes swings for the body but Reese moves out of range.
Reese throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reese moves out of range as Atunes strikes.
Atunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reese pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes stuns Reese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Reese's head.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Reese.
Reese connects with a single shot there.
Reese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes punishes Reese's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Atunes closes the distance and pushes Reese back into the cage.
Atunes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atunes slows down the pace here.
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but Atunes blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Reese tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Reese misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Atunes .
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Reese.
Reese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Atunes successfully pulls guard.
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Reese has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Atunes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reese doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Atunes is tightening it up a little... Reese has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Reese reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Reese taps out! Nice BJJ there by Atunes !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Rivelino Atunes ! |
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Event:
CW MMA: Bloodshed
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Okoye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Okoye's defenses.
Okoye on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okoye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes .
Atunes digs a good body shot into Okoye's ribs.
Okoye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okoye slips a straight right by Atunes .
And Okoye tries to counter it with a takedown but Atunes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Okoye is just out of range.
Okoye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okoye with the counter takedown but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes lands a jab to Okoye's midsection.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Okoye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Okoye is out of range.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okoye on the side of the head. #T1#
Atunes misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Okoye counters with a single leg into guard. Atunes didn't expect that. #SUB#
Atunes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.
Atunes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Atunes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okoye has passed into half guard!
Okoye is taking a breather. Atunes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Okoye wants to free his trapped foot but Atunes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Atunes trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoye takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Atunes wants to control but Okoye is keeping busy.
Okoye sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Rivelino 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Rivelino Atunes ! |
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