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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borg Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nango Chekananwangi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg Bunting had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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278 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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190 cm
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244 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borg Bunting! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nango Chekananwangi! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bunting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bunting tries to bum rush Chekananwangi with a series of wild strikes but Chekananwangi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bunting misses with a head kick.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Chekananwangi tries a low kick but Bunting avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Chekananwangi. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Bunting. Bunting fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi with a nice cross. Chekananwangi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Bunting throws a lazy right hand but Chekananwangi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Bunting misses. Chekananwangi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bunting misses with a straight right. Bunting swings for the body but Chekananwangi moves out of range.
Chekananwangi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chekananwangi checks a low kick from Bunting. Bunting misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chekananwangi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting. Bunting throws a series of punches but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Bunting throws a body punch but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Bunting scores with a three punch combo!
Chekananwangi misses with an uppercut
and Bunting counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bunting throws a low kick, looking for Chekananwangi's leg but Chekananwangi calmly moves out of range. Chekananwangi with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Chekananwangi scores with a jab. Chekananwangi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bunting throws a poor cross that misses
and Chekananwangi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bunting won't be happy with that. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chekananwangi wants to take a breather but Bunting manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chekananwangi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunting is just riding it out for now. Chekananwangi eventually gives up the hold. Bunting is looking for a sweep. Chekananwangi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Chekananwangi is pressing down on Bunting's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunting is holding on for now. Chekananwangi seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chekananwangi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bunting! Chekananwangi tries to control but Bunting wriggling away. Chekananwangi looking to ground and pound but Bunting is blocking nicely. Bunting holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chekananwangi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chekananwangi throws a wild left hand from mount and Bunting manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. Bunting tries to get to full guard but Chekananwangi has control of the leg. Chekananwangi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chekananwangi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bunting has managed to free his arm - good work. Chekananwangi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunting is just riding it out for now. Chekananwangi eventually gives up the hold. Chekananwangi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bunting's thigh. Bunting counters though and makes it back to full 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 Borg Bunting will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chekananwangi misses with a straight left. Bunting throws a jab when Chekananwangi was well out of range. Bunting circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bunting throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Chekananwangi lunges at Bunting with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bunting's hand. Bunting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
Chekananwangi tries to clinch up. Bunting scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Chekananwangi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Bunting shows good takedown defense. Chekananwangi dives in and grabs Bunting's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunting pushes down on Chekananwangi's head and hops out. Chekananwangi throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunting throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bunting ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bunting throws a nice looking combination but Chekananwangi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've been told by Bunting's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chekananwangi throws a leg kick that misses. Chekananwangi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Chekananwangi misses with a left hand and Bunting counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bunting connects with a jab. Chekananwangi slips a straight right by Bunting. Chekananwangi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut. Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chekananwangi misses with a takedown and Chekananwangi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nango Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi tries to clinch up and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut. Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chekananwangi can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A telegraphed right hand from Bunting misses the target. Chekananwangi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bunting scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chekananwangi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chekananwangi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunting. A shot to the liver by Bunting. Beautiful body shot. Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far. Chekananwangi looks to throw a body kick enabling Bunting to counter with a crisp jab. A jab from Bunting does it's job there. Bunting jabs Chekananwangi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Chekananwangi looks to land a right hand but Bunting moved out of range. Chekananwangi misses with a hook
and Bunting finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Bunting connects with a right hand. Chekananwangi shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunting scores with a head kick. Chekananwangi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Nice takedown defense from Bunting. No joy for Chekananwangi on that attempt. Chekananwangi throws a sloppy body shot
and Bunting counters with a lovely shot to the body. Chekananwangi is breathing heavily. Bunting misses with a head kick.
Chekananwangi moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunting. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting throws a right and a left that Chekananwangi avoids nicely. Bunting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck for Chekananwangi with that takedown attempt. Bunting lands an overhand right. Bunting is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Chekananwangi moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bunting fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekananwangi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An inside leg kick from Bunting misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Bunting.
Bunting throws a hook to the side of Chekananwangi's head but Chekananwangi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A shot to the liver by Bunting. Beautiful body shot. Chekananwangi shoots in for a takedown but Bunting shows good takedown defense. Bunting tried to counter with a leg kick but Chekananwangi avoided it. Chekananwangi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chekananwangi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Chekananwangi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunting, as that shot connected.
Donk. Bunting catches Chekananwangi right on the button with a cross. Bunting gets tackled into the cage by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi maintains the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bunting working aggressively here.
Chekananwangi tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Chekananwangi back against the cage. Chekananwangi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chekananwangi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunting gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bunting connects with a leg kick. Chekananwangi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Bunting lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chekananwangi throws a big shot that misses. A slow jab from Chekananwangi misses its intended target. Chekananwangi walks into a straight right hand from Bunting. Bunting lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chekananwangi lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bunting. Bunting tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chekananwangi throws a series of punches but Bunting avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bunting throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi checks a low kick from Bunting.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunting throws a series of punches but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Chekananwangi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Chekananwangi does a little dance to reset his feet. Chekananwangi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunting. Chekananwangi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chekananwangi throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot. Chekananwangi lands an overhand right. A head kick misses from Bunting. Chekananwangi checks the leg kick. Bunting feints a jab promting Chekananwangi to slip. Bunting then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chekananwangi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Chekananwangi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunting is just out of range. Bunting fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Chekananwangi blocks a low kick nicely. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi misses with a hook. Bunting fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chekananwangi just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chekananwangi throws a body shot but no joy. Chekananwangi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunting is out of range and Chekananwangi settles back down. A little feinted left hand from Bunting on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunting lands a slapping body shot.
Bunting throws a low kick but Chekananwangi avoids it. Chekananwangi avoids the body shot from Bunting.
Nango Chekananwangi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A jab from Bunting finds it's way through Chekananwangi's defenses. Bunting moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bunting throws an overhand right that lands on Chekananwangi's shoulder, as Chekananwangi tries to avoid the shot. Chekananwangi tries to clinch but Bunting is having none of it. Bunting connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Chekananwangi feints the counter takedown. Chekananwangi scores with a jab to the head.
Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bunting bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Chekananwangi blocks the leg kick.
Bunting tries to move into range but Chekananwangi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bunting jabs at Chekananwangi's body. Bunting misses with a hook. Chekananwangi ducked under it nicely. Chekananwangi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Bunting rushes Chekananwangi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bunting tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chekananwangi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunting throws a head punch that misses. Bunting misses with some punches.
Chekananwangi working aggressively here.
Bunting is pressed up against the cage. Chekananwangi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunting down to the mat. Bunting avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Chekananwangi dives in and grabs Bunting's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunting pushes down on Chekananwangi's head and hops out. Chekananwangi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bunting scores with a body shot.
Bunting lands a glancing blow to the side of Chekananwangi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chekananwangi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunting. Chekananwangi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunting sees it coming and avoids it easily. Borg Bunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bunting cracks Chekananwangi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bunting keeps Chekananwangi at a distance using the push kick. Chekananwangi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bunting. Chekananwangi looks to land a right hand but Bunting moved out of range. Bunting throws a head kick that misses. Bunting lands a nice looking body shot.
Bunting keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chekananwangi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunting swivels and escapes. Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nango Chekananwangi. Bunting lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Chekananwangi throws out a powerful jab. Bunting digs a good hook to Chekananwangi's body.
Chekananwangi looks to land a combination. Bunting sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight! Borg Bunting showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bunting, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:28 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting! Borg Bunting gave a mention to On Tap (160Q & Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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hype
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