PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Leonardo Atunes (ranked 2718 p4p, 6172 weight class) and Alex Stefanovic (ranked 374 p4p, 596 weight class). Leonardo Atunes is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Atunes
vs
Stefanovic

180 cm
39
180
33 - 17 - 5

180 cm
32
180
17 - 11 - 4

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 5, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Stefanovic!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefanovic connects with a right hand. Atunes shakes it off.
Stefanovic connects with a body shot.
We've been informed that Stefanovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stefanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stefanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stefanovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Atunes in the body.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Stefanovic's head but Stefanovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stefanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefanovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Stefanovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stefanovic lands a jab to the nose.
Stefanovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stefanovic throws a chopping leg kick but Atunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Stefanovic tried to score with a low kick but Atunes checks it.
Stefanovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stefanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atunes.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that misses
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanovic misses with a right hand

and Atunes counters by moving into the clinch.

Stefanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stefanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefanovic misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Stefanovic.
As Stefanovic backs away, Atunes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Stefanovic sees coming a mile off.
Stefanovic is looking to slow Atunes down with leg kicks.
Stefanovic misses with a low kick as Atunes jumps back.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Atunes clinches.
Atunes takes a shot to the head.
Stefanovic misses with a body punch.
Stefanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.

Stefanovic manages to break the clinch.
Stefanovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atunes rather than just go for the knockout.
Stefanovic throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Stefanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Stefanovic misses with a head kick.

Atunes has closed the distance and engaged Stefanovic in a clinch.
Atunes wants to stall.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Atunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stefanovic or not.
Atunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stefanovic's efforts to push away.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Stefanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefanovic is keeping busy.
Stefanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Atunes looking to stall.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stefanovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stefanovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Atunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atunes lunges at Stefanovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stefanovic's hand.
Stefanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes throws the left hand but Stefanovic avoids the punch easily.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefanovic.
Stefanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Stefanovic loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Atunes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Atunes.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Stefanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonardo Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stefanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes stalling in the clinch but Stefanovic improves position.
Stefanovic working aggressively here.
Stefanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Stefanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Atunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Atunes tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Atunes dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stefanovic blocks an uppercut.
Atunes keeps control of Stefanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic works on Atunes's body with a couple of short punches.
Atunes gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stefanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stefanovic.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanovic.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Atunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Stefanovic's head.
Stefanovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes.
Stefanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefanovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stefanovic digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Stefanovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
Stefanovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Stefanovic avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.
Stefanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stefanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stefanovic looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stefanovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes scores with a decent looking hook.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stefanovic lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick there by Atunes.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefanovic cracks a nice hook into Atunes's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stefanovic throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stefanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stefanovic misses with a leg kick.
Stefanovic blocks a jab.
Stefanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stefanovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanovic wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Stefanovic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stefanovic.
Atunes tries to clinch up but Stefanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Stefanovic looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Stefanovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stefanovic throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Stefanovic keeps it at a distance.
Stefanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Stefanovic moved away.
Atunes needs to keep his hands up - Stefanovic had a free shot at his head there.
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Atunes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stefanovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stefanovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic misses with a jab to the body
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Stefanovic lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
And Stefanovic responds with a good body kick, but Atunes manages to step out the way in time.
Stefanovic throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Atunes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot.
Stefanovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Stefanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stefanovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Stefanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefanovic manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a hook but Stefanovic blocks it.
Stefanovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Atunes checks it well.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Atunes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stefanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanovic.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Stefanovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic cracks Atunes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Stefanovic ducks under a wild hook from Atunes.
Atunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Stefanovic looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Stefanovic misses.
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Atunes checks a leg kick.
Atunes is looking to counter the offense by Stefanovic and move into the clinch.
Stefanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefanovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefanovic.
A clash of legs there as Stefanovic blocks the low kick.
Stefanovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stefanovic moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Atunes tries to clinch up.
Stefanovic wants to land a leg kick but Atunes is out of range.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Stefanovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Stefanovic misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefanovic. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Stefanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Stefanovic circles away.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefanovic. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Atunes connects with a looping right hand.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
A punch lands to the side of Atunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefanovic.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stefanovic swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Stefanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Stefanovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice shot lands for Atunes.
Stefanovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stefanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Stefanovic throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefanovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Atunes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Atunes.
Stefanovic swinging wildly here.
Stefanovic takes one to the chin there.
Alex Stefanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic lands a high kick!
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick and Stefanovic moves out of range easily.
Atunes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Atunes throws a series of punches but Stefanovic avoids them all with ease.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Atunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stefanovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Atunes rushes Stefanovic and presses him up against the ropes.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atunes is working Stefanovic over against the ropes.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Stefanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
A short uppercut from Stefanovic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stefanovic as Atunes tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stefanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.

Stefanovic breaks from the clinch.
Stefanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanovic misses with a head kick.
Stefanovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stefanovic throws a right hand that misses
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanovic.
Atunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Stefanovic misses with a combination
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Stefanovic dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Atunes walks into a jab.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Stefanovic.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Stefanovic throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Stefanovic misses with the combination.

Atunes clinches up against the ropes.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Atunes.
Atunes stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Atunes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stefanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atuness head.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Stefanovic blocking some punches.
Atunes lands a right hand.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Stefanovic lands with a left to the head.
Stefanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stefanovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atunes is leaning against Stefanovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atunes's defenses.
Atunes digs a right hand underneath Stefanovic's ribcage. Stefanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leonardo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic tries to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling the position.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stefanovic as Atunes tries to tie him up.
Stefanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Stefanovic tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atunes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Atunes 's eye.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Atunes.
Atunes tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Stefanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stefanovic blocks a body shot from Atunes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Stefanovic tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Stefanovic back against the ropes.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
Atunes slows down the pace here.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
A shot in the inside from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes tries to work over Stefanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Stefanovic.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Stefanovic prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes takes an elbow to the temple.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stefanovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stefanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Stefanovic.
I've got Stefanovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!