Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Vs. Alexey Kunchenko
Round 1: Kunchenko knows how to win, as he started his MMA career 20-0 before suffering a defeat. Dos Santos is just huge looking inside the Octagon compared to his opponent. Nice exchange of kicks from both men as they look to gain early control. Dos Santos catches a kick, lands with the right and scores a takedown. Kunchenko works to his feet but remains locked against the fence and could be going for a ride.
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— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) March 14, 2020
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for dos Santos
Round 2: Right off the start we have a low kick and Kunchenko is working to recover. Was a glancing blow, bit of a heel to the “crown jewels” as Michael Bisping calls it. Kunchenko gingerly walks towards the center and eats a kick to the midsection. Real power shots from dos Santos both with his feet and hands.
Nice slick roll leads to a kneebar attempt for dos Santos. Kunchenko survives and now appears to have the momentum, hurting him with a shot. Nice counter right by Kunchenko catches as dos Santos looks for a takedown against the fence. Good exchange as we head under two minutes.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for dos Santos
Round 3: This has been a very close fight through two rounds and could easily be 1-apiece right now. Both men being more caution, but still active, with their offense. Dos Santos has control of the center and Kunchenko pushes him back with kicks. In terms of the numbers, it has been Kunchenko’s round, but dos Santos has had the more impactful strikes and takes him down with a right after catching a kick.
FightLine scores the round 10-9 for dos Santos
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos def. Alexey Kunchenko via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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