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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnusson comes to the cage accompanied by Little Talks - Of Monsters And Men. Bunting has chosen Shell Shocked as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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250 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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208 cm
42
267 lbs
42 - 24 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Magnusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bunting!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunting scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Magnusson.
Bunting looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunting slaps away a takedown attempt from Magnusson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice defenses there by Bunting.
Bunting swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Magnusson counter with a right hand.
It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
Magnusson throws a lazy head kick
and Bunting counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunting cracks Magnusson with an open hand slap.
It looks like Magnus Magnusson has been cut.
Magnusson misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunting lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magnusson at a distance.
Bunting scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bunting.
Magnusson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunting cracks Magnusson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magnusson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunting has time to react.
Magnusson shoots for a takedown but Bunting saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting throws a right and a left that Magnusson avoids nicely.
Magnusson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Magnusson is looking to clinch.
Bunting replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magnusson blocks it well.
Bunting is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magnusson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bunting connects with a body shot that sends Magnusson's belly button to the back.
Magnusson moves into range and clinches up with Bunting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnusson works on Bunting's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunting blocks a body shot from Magnusson.
Magnusson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunting backwards.
Magnusson lands with a short shot to the head.
Magnusson working aggressively here.
A short right from Magnusson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunting.
Bunting tries a body shot but Magnusson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting cracks Magnusson with a nice body shot.
Bunting fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnusson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunting breaks the clinch.
Magnusson throws a head kick that misses.
Bunting is looking for the big counter here.
Magnusson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magnusson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magnusson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunting counters with an outside leg kick.
Magnusson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Magnus Magnusson's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting tests Magnusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunting thumps Magnusson with a low kick.
Magnusson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magnusson is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnusson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bunting tries to avoid it but Magnusson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bunting to the ground. Bunting escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bunting looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Magnusson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnusson wants to land a leg kick but Bunting is out of range.
Bunting throws out a counter right but Magnusson avoids it with no problem.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bunting's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magnusson under the eye.
Magnusson throws a right hand that misses
and Bunting counters with a stiff right hand.
Magnus Magnusson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnusson thows a leg kick but Bunting checks it
and Bunting connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magnus Magnusson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bunting tests Magnusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunting scores with a one two! Magnusson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jeez, Magnus Magnusson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bunting has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson takes one on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Magnus Magnusson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Bunting!
John Bunting took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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