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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Tomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Bunting had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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297 lbs
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300 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bunting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Tomba!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunting attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tomba lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Bunting has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bunting thows a leg kick but Tomba checks it
and Tomba counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunting counters with a single leg into guard. Tomba didn't expect that.
Bunting trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunting's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bunting has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bunting trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Bunting.
Bunting closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bunting not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tomba tries to kick Bunting off but Bunting keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tomba is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bunting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunting has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bunting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Bunting there.
Bunting is looking to advance position but Tomba won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting trying to control from half guard but Tomba is working away.
Bunting is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomba tries to kick Bunting off but Bunting keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tomba manages to avoid it.
Bunting tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomba throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunting.
Tomba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bunting thows a body shot but no joy.
Tomba throws a hook but Bunting blocks it.
Bunting swings for the body but Tomba moves out of range.
Tomba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunting moves away from the strike by Tomba.
We've been informed that Tomba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bunting throws a chopping leg kick but Tomba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bunting shoots in and gets a takedown into Tomba's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunting wants to control from the top but Tomba keeps moving.
Bunting is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomba wants to get back to his feet but Bunting is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunting wants to pass the guard but Tomba is keeping the position.
Bunting is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bunting dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bunting's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bunting scores with a takedown into Tomba's guard.
Bunting wants to control from the top but Tomba keeps moving.
Bunting looking to sit in guard and control but Tomba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bunting manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomba manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunting trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunting keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tomba's head.
Bunting engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tomba keeping full guard, as Bunting tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomba wants to stand up but Bunting is controlling him.
Bunting connects with a couple of short punches.
Bunting prevents Tomba from getting back to his feet.
Bunting with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting wants to control from the top but Tomba keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tomba misses with a hook. Bunting ducked under it nicely.
Alberto Tomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomba misses the body punch
and Bunting counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tomba wants to stand but Bunting is controlling the position.
Tomba keeping moving, preventing Bunting from controlling successfully.
Bunting advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting taking a breather here.
Bunting trying to control the action but Tomba is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunting working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bunting dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Bunting's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bunting 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.
Bunting throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tomba throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunting counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tomba's guard now.
Tomba is rocked!
Bunting throwing strikes but missing.
Bunting pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomba is keeping the position for now.
Bunting wants to control from the top but Tomba keeps moving.
Bunting postures up in Tomba's guard and throws a big left but Tomba blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunting stays in close to Tomba's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Bunting wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tomba misses with a right hand
and Bunting decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tomba's guard.
Bunting controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bunting looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomba wants to stand and escape but Bunting is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bunting instigates a clinch.
Bunting tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunting scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunting manages to break the clinch.
Tomba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunting has time to react.
Alberto Tomba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bunting connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunting doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomba circles away.
Bunting gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomba can do to turn this around?
Bunting lands with a light punch inside.
Tomba blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tomba tries to break free but Bunting pushes him back against the cage.
Tomba blocking some punches.
Bunting looking for a takedown.
Tomba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bunting lands a left hand.
Bunting breaks from the clinch.
Tomba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunting counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Tomba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bunting's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alberto Tomba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunting controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
John Bunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bunting is working Tomba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bunting showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bunting, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for John Bunting!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for John Bunting!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for John Bunting!
John Bunting wins by unanimous decision!
John Bunting decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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