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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Winterbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrin Bunich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winterbottom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Flawless" by The Ones. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Winterbottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darrin Bunich!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunich moves into the clinch successfully.
Bunich pulls guard successfully.
Bunich wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunich looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Winterbottom puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Winterbottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bunich looking for a kimura from the bottom but Winterbottom passes into side control!
Winterbottom goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bunich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Winterbottom but great work by Bunich.
Winterbottom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Winterbottom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bunich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bunich's back!
Bunich tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Winterbottom swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bunich is now in Winterbottom's guard. A big mistake from Winterbottom there, giving up the dominant position!
Winterbottom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bunich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bunich thows a huge punch but Winterbottom dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunich is working for a submission of some sort.
Bunich trying to control from Winterbottom's half guard. Winterbottom has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bunich landing some decent shots from guard.
Bunich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winterbottom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunich is aware though and is defending well.
Bunich postures up in Winterbottom's guard and throws a big left but Winterbottom blocks it.
Bunich wants to control from the top but Winterbottom keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunich wants to stand but Winterbottom is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winterbottom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunich defends well.
Winterbottom working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bunich wants to control from the top but Winterbottom keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winterbottom is on top in guard.
Winterbottom trying to move into half guard but instead Bunich has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bunich trying to control but Winterbottom is working from the bottom.
Bunich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bunich stands up from Winterbottom's guard - Bunich perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bunich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winterbottom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winterbottom tries to avoid it but Bunich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winterbottom to the ground. Winterbottom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winterbottom lands a jab to Bunich's midsection.
Winterbottom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bunich looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom swats away the attempt to clinch by Bunich.
Bunich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winterbottom circles away.
Winterbottom motions for Bunich to come forward. Winterbottom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Winterbottom throws a leg kick but Bunich checks it.
Winterbottom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winterbottom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A left lands for Winterbottom.
Mark Winterbottom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winterbottom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bunich takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winterbottom is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bunich's half guard.
Winterbottom is trying to control the action in half guard but Bunich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winterbottom seems to be working for a kimura but Bunich defends the submission attempt.
Winterbottom is pressing down on Bunich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunich is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Winterbottom dominated that round.
That's time! Winterbottom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Winterbottom lands a nice shot to the body.
Winterbottom misses with a head kick.
Winterbottom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bunich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winterbottom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bunich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winterbottom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bunich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winterbottom blocks it with crossed arms.
Winterbottom wants to get back to striking at distance but Bunich won't allow it.
Winterbottom stalling the fight.
Bunich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bunich as Winterbottom tries to tie him up.
Bunich tries for a takedown but Winterbottom manages to get underhooks.
Bunich is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winterbottom blocks an elbow strike from Bunich.
Bunich has a couple of punches blocked by Winterbottom.
Bunich tries to pull guard but Winterbottom won't allow it.
Mark Winterbottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrin Bunich.
Bunich lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bunich trying to control from half guard but Winterbottom is working away.
Bunich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Winterbottom is controlling Bunich's trapped leg to prevent Bunich from advancing to side control.
Winterbottom taking some punishment here, with Bunich in his half guard.
Winterbottom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winterbottom pushes Bunich off looking to stand but Bunich dives back in and keeps control.
Winterbottom wants to improve his position but Bunich is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom is working hard here to advance position.
Bunich wants to work for an arm triangle but Winterbottom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winterbottom is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bunich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winterbottom is looking to reverse the position.
Bunich stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bunich shoots for a double leg takedown but Winterbottom sprawls well. He's pushed Bunich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winterbottom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bunich moves forwards but Winterbottom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winterbottom throws a head kick but Bunich moves out of range.
Bunich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winterbottom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunich at a distance.
Bunich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Winterbottom sprawls well. Winterbottom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bunich gets slowly back to his feet.
Winterbottom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bunich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winterbottom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winterbottom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bunich shoots in and drives through. Winterbottom sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunich.
Winterbottom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bunich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Winterbottom. No joy for Bunich on that attempt.
Bunich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winterbottom as he avoids it easily.
Winterbottom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winterbottom throws a wild body kick that Bunich sees coming a mile off.
Winterbottom swinging wilding here.
Winterbottom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bunich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bunich.
Winterbottom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Winterbottom misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bunich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winterbottom tries to buck Bunich off but Bunich is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Winterbottom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bunich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Winterbottom tries to roll over but Bunich keeps him under control.
Bunich thows a huge punch but Winterbottom dodges it nicely.
Bunich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Winterbottom moves into full guard.
Darrin Bunich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winterbottom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bunich has passed into half guard!
Bunich is trying to control. Winterbottom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bunich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winterbottom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunich is nestled in close to Winterbottom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Winterbottom trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Bunich seems content to control.
Bunich working Winterbottom over with strikes.
Winterbottom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winterbottom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mark Winterbottom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winterbottom being controlled here, momentarily.
Bunich drops back looking for a leg! Winterbottom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Winterbottom manages to kick Bunich off! Bunich jumps back into Winterbottom's guard.
Bunich landing some decent shots from guard.
Winterbottom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Winterbottom trying to keep a closed guard but Bunich is proving a slippery customer.
Bunich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winterbottom wants to sweep but no luck.
Winterbottom is pulling down on Bunich's head to control his posture.
Winterbottom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunich postures up and lands a big shot to Winterbottom's brow.
Bunich trying to control the position from guard on top but Winterbottom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winterbottom is trying to keep Bunich in close.
Bunich won't allow Winterbottom to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunich.
Bunich avoids the head kick by Winterbottom.
Bunich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Darrin Bunich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunich wants to stand and escape but instead Winterbottom has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Winterbottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winterbottom stands and throws Bunich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bunich throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bunich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrin Bunich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winterbottom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Winterbottom!
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energy
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