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Event:
IFC Presents: Apocalypso 23.7
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Moura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kunie counters with a right hand to the body.
Moura doesn't manage to clinch there - Kunie circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kunie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Kunie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moura is trying to break the clinch but Kunie is controlling him.
Kunie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kunie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moura or not.
Kunie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kunie lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kunie.
Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kunie just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura taking a breather.
Kunie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kunie is stalling here.
Moura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aoru Kunie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Moura.#T1#
Kunie lands a hook that snaps the head of Moura backwards. #BC2#
Moura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kunie but Kunie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kunie scores with a body shot.
Moura looks winded!
Moura misses with the body kick
and Kunie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Kunie rushes Moura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kunie.
Kunie digs a right hand underneath Moura's ribcage. Moura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kunie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Kunie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kunie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kunie.
Kunie scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunie lands a hook that snaps the head of Moura backwards. #T2#
Nice body punch from Kunie - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Kunie.
Kunie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kunie.
Kunie lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kunie.
Still in the clinch, Kunie scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Kunie.
Kunie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
Kunie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moura.
Kunie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moura.
Kunie has Moura pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Kunie.
Kunie lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kunie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kunie scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Kunie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kunie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mouras head.
Kunie cracks Moura with a nice body shot.
Kunie lands a body shot.
Kunie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kunie is working Moura over against the cage.
Kunie lands a body shot.
Kunie cracks Moura with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kunie - that landed with a thud.
Kunie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moura or not.
Kunie gets through Moura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kunie gets through Moura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kunie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moura.
Moura being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kunie.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kunie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kunie lands a right hand.
Kunie is leaning against Moura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kunie lands a shot to the body.
Moura takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kunie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kunie lands a left hand.
Kunie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kunie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moura backwards. #ROC#Moura is rocked!
Kunie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moura is still on wobbly legs! Can Kunie finish him?
Kunie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moura.
Kunie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moura or not.
Moura seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kunie lands a nice uppercut.
Kunie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kunie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kunie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoru Kunie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R2##CL#
Kunie has Moura up against the cage in a clinch.
Kunie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kunie prevents Moura from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kunie - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Kunie.
Kunie digs a right hand into Moura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moura's gas tank.
Moura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kunie to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Kunie.
Kunie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moura is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Kunie - that landed with a thud.
Kunie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
Kunie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kunie.
Aoru Kunie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kunie lands a hook that snaps the head of Moura backwards. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kunie lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kunie.
A left hand lands to the body for Kunie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kunie.
Kunie works on Moura's body with a couple of short punches.
Kunie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moura can do to turn this around?
Kunie scores with a shot to the side of Moura's head.
Kunie lands with a short shot to the head.
Kunie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kunie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kunie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kunie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kunie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kunie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunie lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Kunie lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kunie.
Kunie is leaning against Moura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kunie.
Kunie lands a nice shot to the body.
Kunie stalling the fight.
Kunie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kunie.
Kunie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kunie lands a body shot.
Kunie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Kunie.
Moura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kunie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kunie lands with a right to the head.
Kunie is pushing Moura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kunie.
Kunie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moura tries to pull guard but Kunie holds him up against the cage and eventually Moura drops back down to his feet.
Aoru Kunie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Moura.
Kunie lands a nice uppercut.
Kunie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kunie scores with a hook to the body.
Kunie lands a nice shot to the body.
Kunie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kunie presses Moura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kunie.
Kunie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kunie is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Kunie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
A short right from Kunie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kunie lands a shot to the body.
Kunie digs a right hand into Moura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moura's gas tank.
Moura takes a shot to the head.
Kunie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kunie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kunie lands a nice shot to the body.
Aoru Kunie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kunie is leaning against Moura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kunie.
Kunie throws a big uppercut that drops Moura! More strikes from Kunie and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Moura lies dazed against the cage as Kunie celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aoru Kunie! |
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Event:
IFC Presents: Apocalypso 25.6
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Kunie stuffs the takedown.
Betts shoots in for a double leg but Kunie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kunie is looking to counter the offense by Betts and move into the clinch.#CL#
Kunie moves into the clinch.
Kunie gets underhooks to prevent Betts's takedown attempt.
Aoru Kunie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Betts.
Kunie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kunie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kunie lands a nice uppercut.
Kunie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kunie gets through Betts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kunie.
Kunie has Betts pushed against the cage.
Kunie presses Betts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Betts looks winded!
Kunie lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kunie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kunie lands an uppercut.
Kunie scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kunie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Betts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kunie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kunie lands a right hand.
Kunie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Betts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kunie after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Kunie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kunie.
Kunie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betts.
Kunie digs a right hand into Betts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Betts's gas tank.
Kunie is leaning against Betts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kunie cracks Betts with a nice body shot.
Kunie scores with a shot to the side of Betts's head.
Betts takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kunie.
Kunie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kunie gets through Betts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Kunie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Betts is rocked!
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kunie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kunie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kunie.
Kunie lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Kunie.
A right handed body shot lands from Kunie.
Kunie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kunie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kunie.
Kunie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Betts up against the cage.
Kunie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Kunie.
Kunie presses Betts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kunie lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kunie.
Kunie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Kunie to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kunie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kunie lands a body punch.
Kunie lands with a short shot to the head.
Kunie lands a left hand.
Kunie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kunie cracks Betts with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kunie.
Kunie lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kunie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kunie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kunie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Kunie.
Kunie lands a shot to the body.
Kunie digs a right hand into Betts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Betts's gas tank.
Kunie is stalling here.
Kunie lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kunie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bettss head.
Kunie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kunie.
Kunie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Betts is still on wobbly legs! Can Kunie finish him?
Kunie lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoru Kunie dominated that round.
That's time! Kunie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R2##CL#
Kunie has Betts up against the cage in a clinch.
Betts seems to have recovered his senses.
Kunie lands a body punch.
Kunie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Kunie.
Kunie lands with a light punch inside.
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kunie.
Betts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kunie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Kunie moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunie presses Betts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kunie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kunie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Betts is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kunie scores with a shot to the side of Betts's head.
The referee calls for Kunie to work.
Betts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kunie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kunie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betts can do to turn this around?
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aoru Kunie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kunie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kunie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Betts.
Kunie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kunie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kunie gets through Betts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kunie is working Betts over against the cage.
Kunie scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kunie.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kunie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie works on Betts's body with a couple of short punches.
Kunie slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Kunie - that landed with a thud.
Kunie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kunie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kunie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kunie lands a hook that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kunie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betts or not.
Still in the clinch, Kunie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kunie cracks Betts with a nice body shot.
Kunie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Betts or not. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Kunie as the two fighters clinch.
Kunie works on Betts's body with a couple of short punches.
Kunie digs a right hand into Betts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Betts's gas tank.
Kunie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kunie has Betts pressed against the cage.
Kunie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kunie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kunie lands a hook that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie is leaning against Betts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Kunie.
Kunie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kunie presses Betts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kunie scores with a shot to the side of Betts's head.
Kunie lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Kunie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kunie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Kunie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bettss head.
Kunie lands a nice shot to the body.
Kunie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bettss head.
Kunie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Betts letting Kunie take a breather here.
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kunie.
Aoru Kunie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kunie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bettss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kunie.
A right hand to the body from Kunie.
Cameron Betts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kunie pushes Betts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kunie lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoru Kunie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kunie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 20:16
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 20:16
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 20:16
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoru Kunie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Kneeme fails with the takedown
and Kunie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kunie lands with a straight right. Kneeme didn't see that one coming.
Kneeme looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kunie is fending him off so far but Kneeme persists. Nope, Kunie circles away and we're back to standing.
Kneeme tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kunie defends well and Kneeme ends up having to push Kunie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aoru Kunie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Min Kneeme.
Kunie stuffs the takedown attempt from Kneeme. Kneeme gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kunie tries a body shot but Kneeme blocks it.
Kunie presses Kneeme against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kunie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeme is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kunie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kunie slowing the pace effectively.
Kunie struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneeme controls his hands.
Kunie gets underhooks to prevent Kneeme's takedown attempt.
Kunie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Kunie gets through Kneeme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneeme is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kunie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeme tries to score a body lock takedown but Kunie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kunie lands with a light punch inside.
Kunie lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Kunie.
Kunie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kunie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeme is trying to drag Kunie to the mat but Kunie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeme looks winded!
Kunie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeme is looking for a takedown.
Kunie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kunie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kunie is leaning against Kneeme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kunie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kunie lands with a light punch inside.
Kunie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kneeme or not.
Kunie lands a left hand.
Kunie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kunie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kunie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kunie lands with a left to the head.
Kneeme can't get the takedown.
Kunie lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Kunie.
Kunie lands with a right to the head.
Kunie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kneeme backwards.
Kunie lands with a right to the head.
Kunie slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Kunie.
Kunie tries to throw a body punch but Kneeme avoids it by throwing Kunie back against the cage.
Kunie gets through Kneeme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kunie is working Kneeme over against the cage.
Kunie pushes Kneeme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kunie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kunie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kunie slows down the pace here.
Kunie prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Kunie lands a shoulder strike.
Kunie lands a hook that snaps the head of Kneeme backwards.
Kunie pushes Kneeme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kunie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kunie.
Kunie digs a right hand underneath Kneeme's ribcage. Kneeme let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeme wants to take the fight to the mat but Kunie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kunie lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kunie.
Kunie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kunie scores with a shoulder strike.
Kunie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Kunie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kunie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kunie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kunie working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Kneeme is rocked!
Kunie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kneeme backwards.
Kneeme is still on wobbly legs! Can Kunie finish him?#T4#
Kunie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kunie.
Kunie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kneeme backwards.
Kunie creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kneeme's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kneeme drops to his knees and Kunie pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aoru Kunie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Kunie has closed the distance and engaged Doolan in a clinch.
Kunie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kunie is struggling to control the position.
Kunie digs a right hand underneath Doolan's ribcage. Doolan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kunie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doolan's elbow.
Kunie throws a punch but it's blocked by Doolan.
Doolan wants to break free but Kunie has control.
Kunie misses with a body punch.
Kunie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doolan is keeping busy.
Kunie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunie lands a shoulder strike.
Doolan prevents a body shot from Kunie.
Kunie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kunie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kunie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Doolan is trying to break free.
Doolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kunie working aggressively here.
Kunie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kunie tries to throw a body punch but Doolan avoids it by throwing Kunie back against the cage.
Doolan wants to break free but Kunie has control.
Kunie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kunie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doolan letting Kunie take a breather here.
Doolan is trying to push Kunie away but Kunie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doolan blocks a body shot from Kunie.
Kunie tries to throw a body punch but Doolan avoids it by throwing Kunie back against the cage.
Doolan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kunie has double underhooks.
Doolan can't get the takedown.
Doolan blocking some punches.
#T2#
Kunie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kunie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kunie tries a body shot but Doolan blocks it.
Kunie stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kunie.
Kunie misses with a body punch.
Kunie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kunie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kunie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doolan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kunie throws a punch but it's blocked by Doolan.
Kunie misses with some punches.
Kunie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kunie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doolan's efforts to push away.#T3#
Kunie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kunie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kunie misses with a punch to the body.
Doolan blocks a body shot from Kunie.
Doolan tries to break free but Kunie pushes him back against the cage.
Kunie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doolan's elbow.
Doolan tries to circle away but Kunie has him pinned against the cage.
Doolan wants to break free but Kunie has control.
Kunie throws a head punch that misses.
Kunie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doolan's elbow.
Kunie can't find room to land a body shot as Doolan controls the action.
Doolan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doolan working hard to break the clinch.
Kunie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kunie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kunie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doolan is trying to push Kunie away but Kunie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kunie keeps control of Doolan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kunie tries a body shot but Doolan blocks it.
Doolan blocking some punches.
Kunie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kunie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Doolan is trying to force a seperation but Kunie has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kunie working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kunie.
Doolan blocks a body shot from Kunie.
A head punch on the inside from Kunie fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aoru Kunie dominated that round.
That's time! Doolan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kunie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kunie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Doolan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kunie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Doolan counter with a right hand.
A combination from Doolan does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Doolan.
Kunie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Doolan counter with a right hand.
Mickey Doolan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Doolan misses with a double jab.
Doolan throws a nice looking combination but Kunie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kunie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kunie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mickey Doolan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doolan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Doolan duly obliges. #ROC#Kunie is rocked!
Kunie dives in and grabs Doolan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doolan pushes down on Kunie's head and hops out.
Kunie is looking to clinch.
Kunie moves in looking to clinch but Doolan pushes him off.
Kunie fails with a takedown attempt.
Mickey Doolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoru Kunie.#T2#
Kunie has a takedown stuffed.
Kunie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kunie tries to clinch but Doolan moves away
and Doolan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doolan lands a head shot.
Kunie is still on wobbly legs! Can Doolan finish him?
Kunie moves in looking to clinch but Doolan pushes him off.
Kunie seems to have recovered his senses.
Kunie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doolan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kunie wants to clinch.
Doolan throws a big counter combination but Kunie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Doolan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kunie takes one to the side of the head.
Kunie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doolan counters with a three punch combo that has Kunie backing up. Kunie nods at Doolan to acknowledge the strikes.
Doolan throws a series of punches but Kunie moves out of range.
Kunie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doolan pinned against the cage. Doolan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doolan looks to land a left hand but Kunie moved out of range nicely.
Kunie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doolan throws out the jab.
Kunie with a poor takedown
and Doolan counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A combination from Doolan does no damage. #CL2#
Kunie takes the fight into the clinch.
Kunie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kunie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doolan or not.
Doolan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Kunie tries a body shot but Doolan blocks it.
Kunie misses with a body punch.
Kunie has Doolan pressed against the cage, preventing Doolan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kunie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kunie lands a nice uppercut.
Kunie prevents Doolan from breaking the clinch.
Doolan tries to circle away but Kunie has him pinned against the cage.
Kunie keeps control of Doolan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Doolan dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kunie staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doolan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kunie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doolan stalks Kunie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kunie's face. Kunie staggers backwards, shaken.
Kunie shoots in looking for a takedown but Doolan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kunie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doolan throws a big counter combination but Kunie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doolan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Doolan misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunie doesn't manage to clinch there - Doolan circles away.
Kunie swings for the body but Doolan moves out of range.
Kunie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Doolan misses the target.#T1#
No joy there for Doolan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mickey Doolan is winning the standup battle so far.
Doolan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoru Kunie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Doolan lands a left and a right that send Kunie crashing to the mat, dazed. Doolan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Doolan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Doolan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Kunie.
Doolan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kunie can do to turn this around?
Kunie tries to clinch up but Doolan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kunie is looking to clinch.
Doolan throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doolan looks to land a combination but Kunie avoids it well.
Kunie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doolan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Doolan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Doolan looks to land a combination but Kunie avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kunie! But no joy.
Kunie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kunie fails to land the takedown.
Doolan throws a big counter combination but Kunie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kunie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doolan moves away.
Kunie drops his hands momentarily and Doolan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kunie wants to clinch.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kunie.
Mickey Doolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoru Kunie.
Doolan fails to land with a series of punches.
Doolan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kunie slips a jab and a cross from Doolan.
Kunie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doolan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kunie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doolan as he jumps to the side.
As Kunie looks to move away, Doolan throws a big counter combo but Kunie just gets out of the way.
Doolan connects with the punch.#T4#
Kunie slips under a jab from Doolan.
Kunie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kunie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kunie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Doolan counters with a left and a right that stings Kunie.
Kunie tries to close the distance and clinch but Doolan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doolan throws a nice looking combination but Kunie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kunie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doolan manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Doolan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doolan 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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