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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeney comes to the cage accompanied by Four Star Mary - Pain. Declan Sweeney has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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283 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
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297 lbs
17 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bunting!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweeney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bunting connects with a leg kick. Sweeney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bunting on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sweeney. Sweeney obviously looking to wear him down.
Sweeney connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunting throws a quick inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bunting has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sweeney misses with a straight left.
Bunting throws a leg kick but Sweeney moved away.
Sweeney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunting's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweeney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sweeney lands the left hand.
It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
Bunting misses the shot to the body.
Sweeney throws a head kick but Bunting moves out of range.
Sweeney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bunting throws a wild body kick that Sweeney sees coming a mile off.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Bunting lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Declan Sweeney has been cut.
Bunting is looking to slow Sweeney down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sweeney thows a leg kick but Bunting checks it
and Bunting counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bunting.
Bunting throwing strikes but missing.
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bunting manages to get himself to full guard.
Bunting is trying to keep Sweeney in close.
Bunting keeping full guard, as Sweeney tries to pass.
Sweeney seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bunting wants to sweep here but Sweeney controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sweeney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Declan Sweeney has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sweeney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bunting shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sweeney looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bunting puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bunting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sweeney trying to control from the bottom.
Bunting prevents Sweeney from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunting.
Bunting throwing shots but Sweeney is blocking nicely.
Bunting is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sweeney!
Sweeney is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bunting has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunting throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bunting unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunting throwing strikes but Sweeney bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunting wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweeney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunting swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sweeney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sweeney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Declan Sweeney has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bunting lands a jab to the head.
Declan Sweeney's cut is getting worse.
Bunting scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunting lands with a shot to the body.
Bunting slips a jab from Sweeney.
Bunting is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sweeney rather than just go for the knockout.
Bunting defending well as Sweeney loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bunting dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Sweeney looks to throw the jab but Bunting is out of range.
Sweeney moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Sweeney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bunting moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Sweeney is predictable there
and Bunting counters with a shoot takedown. Sweeney fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunting content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bunting throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweeney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bunting loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunting preventing the sweep.
Sweeney is trying to keep Bunting in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bunting might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sweeney haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Bunting hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sweeney lands a nice shot that snaps Bunting's head back.
Bunting throws a right hand that misses
and Sweeney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunting cracks Sweeney with a good jab.
Sweeney misses with an uppercut. Bunting saw that one coming.
Sweeney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunting.
Sweeney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunting's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweeney.
Bunting takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Sweeney's head coaches at Rage XXX Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Declan Sweeney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweeney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sweeney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sweeney clobbers Bunting with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sweeney scores with a hook to the body. Bunting takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sweeney swings widly with a right hand
and Bunting counters with a single leg into guard. Sweeney didn't expect that.
Sweeney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunting is looking to pass into half guard but Sweeney pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sweeney is in guard.
Bunting looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunting, not yet.
Bunting is trying to control the position but Sweeney postures up.
Bunting is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sweeney taking some punishment here, with Bunting in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sweeney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bunting throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunting throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunting wants to control from the top but Sweeney keeps moving.
Bunting throws a big elbow that misses.
Sweeney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Bunting from controlling successfully.
Bunting throws a strike but Sweeney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunting working a defensive guard here.
Bunting manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sweeney manages to get himself to full guard.
Sweeney has Bunting pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sweeney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bunting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sweeney throws a hook but Bunting blocks it.
Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting lands a jab to Sweeney's midsection.
Bunting lands with a nice body punch.
Bunting bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bunting controls the position from side control.
Bunting wants to control but Sweeney is keeping him busy.
Bunting lands a few punches from side control.
Bunting wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sweeney keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sweeney is trying to escape the position but Bunting is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sweeney is avoiding damage well.
Bunting lands a nice forearm strike.
Sweeney is trying to control Bunting's posture but Bunting avoids it.
Bunting lands an elbow.
Sweeney takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sweeney tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunting working the ground and pound but Sweeney is defending the strikes.
Bunting is looking to take a break and control but Sweeney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sweeney sneaks a leg under to get back to half 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.
Bunting lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sweeney is doing well to control the position and prevent Bunting from advancing to side control.
Bunting is nestled in close to Sweeney, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bunting sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sweeney defending well though.
Bunting throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunting trying to control from half guard but Sweeney is working away.
Sweeney is holding on to half guard well.
Sweeney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bunting scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting throwing shots but Sweeney is blocking nicely.
Sweeney is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sweeney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bunting is in close to Sweeney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Declan Sweeney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Bunting from controlling successfully.
Sweeney wants to sweep here but Bunting controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting lands a couple of elbows.
Bunting postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sweeney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunting lands a couple of digs.
Jeez, Declan Sweeney's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Declan Sweeney's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Bunting!
A very excited looking John Bunting made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Declan Sweeney was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry I let you down Ashley'.
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energy
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hype
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