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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Zelenka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunn comes to the cage accompanied by Go to Sleep - Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
18 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Zelenka!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunn. That's going to slow Zelenka down.
Bunn misses with a leg kick.
Zelenka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunn.
Bunn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zelenka's hands.
Zelenka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zelenka instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zelenka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bunn tries a body shot but Zelenka blocks it.
Zelenka has Bunn pressed against the cage, preventing Bunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bunn tries to throw a body punch but Zelenka avoids it by throwing Bunn back against the cage.
Zelenka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zelenka working aggressively here.
Bunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bunn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zelenka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zelenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zelenka wants to stall.
Zelenka prevents a body shot from Bunn.
Bunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Zelenka.
Zelenka struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunn controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunn blocks a body shot from Zelenka.
Bunn goes for a takedown attempt but Zelenka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Zelenka finds it's way through Bunn's defenses.
Bunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zelenka.
Zelenka checks a low kick from Bunn.
Zelenka tries to work over Bunn's front leg with a kick but Bunn checks it.
Bunn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zelenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunn is just out of range.
Bunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Zelenka counters by clinching up.
Bunn misses with some punches.
Zelenka presses Bunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bunn blocking some punches.
Bunn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zelenka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunn letting Zelenka take a breather here.
Zelenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka throws a head punch that misses.
Bunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zelenka lands with a short shot to the head.
Zelenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zelenka moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunn.
Bunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Bunn is predictable there
and Zelenka counters by clinching up.
Zelenka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zelenka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Zelenka as the two fighters clinch.
Zelenka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zelenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zelenka tries to throw a body punch but Bunn avoids it by throwing Zelenka back against the cage.
I was talking to Bunn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zelenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunn.
Bunn pushes Zelenka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunn tries a body shot but Zelenka blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka blocks an uppercut.
Zelenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunn working aggressively here.
Zelenka pushes Bunn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bunn blocking some punches.
Zelenka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zelenka lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zelenka has Bunn pushed against the cage.
Bunn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zelenka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bunn is keeping busy.
Zelenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunn gets through Zelenka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zelenka blocks a body shot from Bunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zelenka misses with the head strike.
Zelenka prevents a body shot from Bunn.
Zelenka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunn.
Bunn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zelenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zelenka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zelenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zelenka.
Bunn is looking to control Zelenka's arms but Zelenka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bunn has his back to the cage.
Zelenka lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunn tries a body shot but Zelenka blocks it.
Zelenka lands with a light punch inside.
Zelenka scores with a shot to the side of Bunn's head.
A nice left hand lands by Zelenka.
Bunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zelenka dominated that round.
That's time! Bunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bunn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zelenka - the referee stops the clock and Bunn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zelenka. Bunn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bunn throws a low kick, looking for Zelenka's leg but Zelenka calmly moves out of range.
Bunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zelenka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zelenka.
Zelenka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunn's sensitive parts.
A big left from Bunn misses.
Bunn cracks the inside of Zelenka's front leg.
Bunn looks to land a right hand but Zelenka moved out of range.
Zelenka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zelenka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunn throws a lazy right hand but Zelenka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zelenka throws a wild body kick that Bunn sees coming a mile off.
Bunn throws a looping overhand right but Zelenka ducks down to avoid it.
Bunn throws a hook but Zelenka blocks it.
Bunn misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenka scores with a jab.
Bunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Bunn does no damage.
Zelenka scores with a hook to the body. Bunn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zelenka connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bunn.
Bunn misses with a head kick.
Bunn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Zelenka blocks the low kick.
Jan Zelenka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunn gets tackled into the cage by Zelenka. Zelenka maintains the clinch.
Zelenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zelenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunn.
Still in the clinch, Bunn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zelenka blocks an uppercut.
Zelenka blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zelenka is trying to stall.
Bunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zelenka backwards.
Jan Zelenka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zelenka lands a shoulder strike.
Bunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunn.
Bunn blocking some punches.
Bunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Zelenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zelenka lands an uppercut.
Bunn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zelenka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zelenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zelenka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunn lands a shoulder strike.
Zelenka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bunn lands with a light punch inside.
Zelenka throws a head punch that misses.
Bunn scores with a hook to the body.
Bunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn takes a swing at Zelenka's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zelenka. Bunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zelenka ducks under a wild hook from Bunn.
Zelenka throws a leg kick which misses Bunn's front leg but catches the back leg as Bunn tries to avoid it.
Zelenka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zelenka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bunn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bunn wants to control from the top but Zelenka keeps moving.
Zelenka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bunn!
Bunn gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zelenka prevents Bunn from improving his position.
Bunn moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn has Zelenka pulled in close to control his posture.
Bunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zelenka defends well.
Zelenka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bunn managing to control the position.
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 Gary Bunn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bunn lands the left hand.
Bunn lands with a hook. Zelenka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bunn checks a low kick from Zelenka.
Bunn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bunn throws a low kick but Zelenka moves out of range easily.
Bunn scores with a hook.
Zelenka moves out of range of the strikes.
Zelenka scores with a jab.
Zelenka doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunn circles away.
Bunn blocks a head kick by Zelenka.
Bunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zelenka.
Zelenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunn manages to avoid it.
Zelenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Zelenka.
Zelenka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bunn rather than just go for the knockout.
Zelenka drops his hands momentarily and Bunn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bunn throws a body punch but Zelenka moves out of range.
Bunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zelenka as he avoids it easily.
Zelenka thows a body shot but no joy.
Bunn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zelenka checks it well.
Zelenka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zelenka lands with a right hand.
Zelenka misses with a hook.
Bunn throws out a leg kick but Zelenka moves out of range and Bunn only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunn.
Zelenka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zelenka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Zelenka is just out of range.
Zelenka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bunn blocks a head kick by Zelenka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn lands with a right hand.
Bunn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zelenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunn.
Zelenka ducks under a wild hook from Bunn.
Bunn throws a good cross that connects.
Bunn moves away from the strike by Zelenka.
Zelenka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Zelenka is just out of range.
Zelenka tries to clinch up but Bunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Zelenka connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Zelenka.
Bunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zelenka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bunn somewhat.
Zelenka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Bunn as he checks the leg kick.
Zelenka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn thows a body shot but no joy.
Bunn scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bunn is defended easily by Zelenka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelenka lands a really nice looking cross but Bunn seems unphased.
Bunn throws the kick towards the body but Zelenka avoids it.
Bunn walks into a straight right hand from Zelenka.
Zelenka slips a straight right by Bunn.
Bunn throws a low kick, looking for Zelenka's leg but Zelenka calmly moves out of range.
Bunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Zelenka.
Bunn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunn shoots in for a double leg but Zelenka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zelenka doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunn circles away.
Bunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No luck for Bunn with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zelenka clinches up against the cage.
Zelenka blocks a body shot from Bunn.
Zelenka lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zelenka.
Bunn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Zelenka.
Zelenka lands an uppercut.
Bunn wants to stall.
Zelenka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Zelenka.
Zelenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Zelenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zelenka works on Bunn's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Zelenka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zelenka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Zelenka!
Jan Zelenka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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hype
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