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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bart Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunga circles away.
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bunga.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Bunga throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunga.
Bunga throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Bunga is keeping the position.
Alvarez 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.
Bunga is looking to stand up but Alvarez isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bunga pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bunga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Eduardo Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bunga lands with a left to the head.
Bunga tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Bunga tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Bunga back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
Bunga has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Bunga.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Bunga blocking some punches.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez looks to clinch
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez darts in and clinches Bunga up against the cage.
Bunga misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunga staying out of range there.
Bunga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunga throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bunga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bunga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Bunga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunga works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga connects with the punch.
Eduardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bunga sneaks out the side door and pushes Alvarez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Bunga keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Bunga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez clinches.
Bunga misses with some punches.
Bunga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunga backwards.
Alvarez has Bunga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Bunga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Alvarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Bunga pushes him off.
Alvarez pushes Bunga up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Bunga moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Bunga is avoiding it.
Bunga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bunga tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Bunga is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bunga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunga is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Bunga is having none of it.
Bunga is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez prevents Bunga from improving his position.
Bunga felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alvarez moves into full mount! Bunga won't be happy about that!
Bunga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Eduardo Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Bunga defends it well.
Bunga is working to get back to half guard.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bunga is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bunga slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bunga is trying to stand back up but Alvarez is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Bunga defends it.
Bunga wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Bunga is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunga is looking to escape.
Bunga is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Bunga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarez is defended easily by Bunga.
Alvarez moves out of range as Bunga strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bunga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Bunga thinks about the counter body kick.
Bunga throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
It looked like Alvarez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bunga.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunga misses the target.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get 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 Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Alvarez'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bart Bunga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bunga counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez slips a jab from Bunga.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez moves away from the strike by Bunga.
Bunga throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Bunga is quick to defend against it.
Bunga misses with a looping left.
Bunga with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Bunga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunga.
Bunga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Bunga against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez is looking to control Bunga's arms but Bunga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Bunga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvarez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alvarez misses with a takedown
and Bunga counters with a two punch combo.
Bunga misses with a body shot.
Bunga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
Bunga tries a quick counter leg kick but Alvarez is wise to it.
Bart Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bunga counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez lands a glancing blow to the side of Bunga's head.
Bunga connects with a body shot.
Bunga lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez darts in and clinches Bunga up against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Bunga gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.
Bunga throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Bunga lands with a short shot to the head.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Bunga.
Still in the clinch, Bunga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvarez.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Bunga.
Bunga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eduardo Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Bunga.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarez taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Bunga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Bunga.
Alvarez wants to clinch but Bunga slips to the side
and Bunga counters with a nice leg kick.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunga circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Bunga throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Bunga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Bunga pushes him off.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Bunga moves out of range.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunga clinches.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunga misses with the head strike.
Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.
Bunga throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunga presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bunga counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunga just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Bunga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bunga 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Bunga!
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