PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Kjaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kjaer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rammstein - Führe Mich (Nymphomaniac Version). Leonardo Atunes has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kjaer
vs
Atunes

178 cm
26
181 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Kjaer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes misses with a low kick as Kjaer jumps back.
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kjaer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Atunes takes a swing at Kjaer's ribcage but misses.
Kjaer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Atunes.
Atunes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Kjaer moves into the clinch.
Atunes digs a right hand into Kjaer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kjaer's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjaer.
Kjaer misses with some punches.
Kjaer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Atunes taking a breather.
Kjaer misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kjaer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atunes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kjaer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kjaer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kjaer scores with a shot to the side of Atunes's head.
Kjaer tries a knee to the head but Atunes blocks it.
I was talking to Kjaer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kjaer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjaer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Kjaer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atunes slowing the pace effectively.

Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atunes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kjaer takes a step back to recover.
Atunes tries to land a leg kick but Kjaer saw it coming and moves away.
Kjaer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kjaer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Atunes misses

and Kjaer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjaer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kjaer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atunes lands with a right to the head.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Kjaer lands with a short shot to the head.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Kjaer misses with the head strike.
Kjaer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kjaer's elbow.

Atunes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes's coach down at The Studio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Atunes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Atunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kjaer.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atunes.
Atunes swinging wildly here.
Atunes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKjaer.
Atunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kjaer slips a jab and a cross from Atunes.
Kjaer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Atunes manages to circle out of the way.
Atunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Kjaer tries to counter by clinching up but Atunes breaks away and moves out of range.
Atunes scores with a head kick. Kjaer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Edwin Kjaer has been cut.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kjaer.
Kjaer is looking to counter the offense by Atunes and move into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kjaer is looking to counter the offense by Atunes and move into the clinch.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Kjaer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Atunes works the jab nicely.
Atunes throws the left hand but Kjaer avoids the punch easily.
Atunes tries a low kick but Kjaer avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Kjaer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Atunes tries to land a front kick but Kjaer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Kjaer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kjaer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Atunes manages to circle out of the way.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Kjaer saw that one coming.
Kjaer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kjaer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kjaer checks a leg kick.
Kjaer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes misses with a low kick as Kjaer jumps back.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kjaer counters with a big head kick but Atunes shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kjaer.
Leonardo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atunes lands a really nice looking cross but Kjaer seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Kjaer checks it.
Kjaer tries to counter by clinching up but Atunes breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Atunes.
Atunes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes throws a good cross that connects.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kjaer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Atunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kjaer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kjaer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Atunes.
Atunes motions for Kjaer to come forward. Atunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kjaer is looking to counter the offense by Atunes and move into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses

and Kjaer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kjaer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kjaer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kjaer has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atunes tests Kjaer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kjaer.
Kjaer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Atunes wants to land a leg kick but Kjaer is out of range.
Atunes feints and then cracks Kjaer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kjaer down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjaer drops his hands momentarily and Atunes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A clash of legs there as Kjaer blocks the low kick.
Kjaer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Atunes.
Atunes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kjaer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Atunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kjaer's head.

Kjaer is rocked!
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes throws a hook but Kjaer avoids it easily.
Kjaer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Atunes.
Atunes connects with a leg kick. Kjaer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Kjaer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kjaer is looking to counter the offense by Atunes and move into the clinch.
Atunes throws a right hand that misses

and Kjaer moves into the clinch.
Kjaer pushes Atunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjaer takes a shot to the head.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kjaer backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kjaer misses with a knee strike.
Kjaer lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.

Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atunes throws a push kick but Kjaer slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes connects with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atunes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kjaer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kjaer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Atunes tries to get set, Kjaer tries to push him back and clinch up but Atunes manages to avoid the attempt.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kjaer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Atunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edwin Kjaer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Atunes looks for the body kick but Kjaer saw that one coming.
Kjaer is looking to counter the offense by Atunes and move into the clinch.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Kjaer moved out of range nicely.
Kjaer throws a counter high kick but Atunes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Atunes scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Kjaer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atunes lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kjaer - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Atunes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Atunes!
Leonardo Atunes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.