PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Leonardo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oberion McKane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonardo Atunes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Atunes
vs
McKane

180 cm
26
180 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

169 cm
26
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

World class MT
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oberion McKane!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKane! But no joy.
Leonardo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes tries to land a leg kick but McKane saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as McKane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McKane has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Atunes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atunes.
A jab from Atunes does it's job there.
Atunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Atunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Atunes connects with a right hand. McKane shakes it off.
Atunes throws a nice looking combination but McKane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Atunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McKane tries to land a leg kick but Atunes saw it coming and moves away.
McKane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that McKane sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by McKane.
McKane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes lands a front kick.
Atunes cracks McKane with a good jab.
It looks like Atunes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Atunes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McKane misses the jab.
Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McKane throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
Atunes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Atunes blocks a low kick nicely.
McKane throws a head kick that misses.
McKane misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
McKane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKane takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Atunes misses.
Atunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKane.
McKane moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from McKane misses.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKane checks it well.
McKane misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Atunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes misses the jab.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Atunes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Atunes lands a nice shot that snaps McKane's head back.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKane counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKane throws out the jab.
Atunes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling McKane to counter with a crisp jab.
Atunes with a hook.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
McKane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKane's head.

It looks like Oberion McKane has been cut.
McKane misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
That kick from Atunes tenderised McKane's leg. McKane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes misses the body punch
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Atunes.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atunes throws a lazy head kick

and McKane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McKane.
Atunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
A short right from Atunes.
McKane has Atunes pressed against the ropes, preventing Atunes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKane prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes wants to break free but McKane has control.
McKane tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKane's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.

McKane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atunes. That's going to slow McKane down.
McKane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping McKane under the eye.
Atunes lands a nice shot that snaps McKane's head back.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKane can do to turn this around?
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by McKane.
Atunes blocks a head kick by McKane.
Atunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes scores with a jab. McKane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes jabs at McKane's body.
Leonardo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
McKane defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcKane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Atunes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oberion McKane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Atunes lands a leg kick that knocks McKane off balance momentarily.
Nice jab there from Atunes.
McKane throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
McKane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McKane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atunes throws the left hand but McKane avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from McKane misses.
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as McKane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atunes thows a leg kick but McKane checks it
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes moves into range and connects with a jab.
McKane lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McKane looks low and kicks high, catching Atunes right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!

Atunes is rocked!

It looks like Leonardo Atunes has been cut.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
A clash of legs there as Atunes blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atunes finds it's way round the side to connect with McKane's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes misses with a left hand
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
Atunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atunes throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Atunes tenderised McKane's leg. McKane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKane. McKane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atunes misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
and McKane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses McKane's front leg but catches the back leg as McKane tries to avoid it.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but McKane ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McKane is able to avoid easily.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Atunes defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
McKane walks into a stiff left hand from Atunes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Atunes catches McKane right on the button with a cross.
Oberion McKane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonardo Atunes.
Well Atunes 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!