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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Gorgov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argiv Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argiv Bunga is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Gorgov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Argiv Bunga! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bunga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gorgov's waist but Gorgov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunga off to one side. Gorgov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bunga misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bunga trying to control from the bottom.
Gorgov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Bunga is trying to maintain the position but Gorgov is very close to passing his half guard. Bunga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Gorgov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bunga tries to strike from the bottom.
Bunga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorgov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorgov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bunga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bunga is trying to keep Gorgov in close.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Bunga wants to stand but Gorgov is controlling the position. Bunga controls Gorgov momentarily but Gorgov frees himself. Bunga has his foot on Gorgov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorgov works his way back into a safe position though. Gorgov pushes down on Bunga's leg and manages to get into half guard. Gorgov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Gorgov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bunga controls his leg. Bunga moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorgov is one step ahead there. Gorgov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bunga is proving hard to escape from. Bunga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Gorgov content to stall in guard here. Gorgov is breathing heavily. Bunga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gorgov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gorgov tries to stand but Bunga is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorgov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorgov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gorgov won't allow Bunga to sweep him here. Gorgov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bunga trying to control the position.
Bunga working a defensive guard but Gorgov passes into half guard.
Bunga trying to control but Gorgov postures up.
Gorgov passes into side control, despite Bunga's attempt to control the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bunga wants to control but Gorgov postures up. Bunga is not content to let Gorgov control the position. Bunga is looking for a sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Excellent takedown into side control there by Gorgov. Bunga sneaks back into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Igor Gorgov will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bunga has his takedown stuffed and Gorgov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gorgov. Gorgov gets to his feet. Bunga looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Gorgov rushes Bunga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Bunga pulls Gorgov into guard.
Bunga is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Gorgov frees his head nicely. Oh but Bunga has switched to an armbar! Gorgov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Argiv Bunga!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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