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Event:
MMMA 89 Kocur vs Grossweiner
Date: Aug 12, 2018 |
#R1# Bunting's corner calls for a 1-2. Bunting obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Halko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Bunting lands with a nice body punch. Halko with a poor takedown and Bunting counters with a good low kick that Halko was not able to check. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halko moves away.#TD# Halko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bunting manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Halko is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunting has wrist control. Halko trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Halko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Halko is looking to advance position but Bunting has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Halko is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1# Bunting controlling from mount. Halko tries to lock up and control but Bunting gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Halko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bunting content just to control the position here. Halko tries to hold on but Bunting postures up. Bunting tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Halko tries to reverse the position but Bunting maintains control.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Halko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Halko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Bunting is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Halko gets full guard.#SUB# Halko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunting defends it easily.#SUB# Bunting avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunting must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3# Halko working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Halko has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bunting should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halko has tightened it up now! Bunting should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baltasar Halko! Baltasar Halko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 2
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1# Shinnie ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bunting tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bunting looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bunting slips under a jab. Bunting was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Shinnie on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT# It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut. A punch lands to the side of Bunting 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Shinnie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bunting. Shinnie misses with a hook
and Bunting counters with a straight right hand. Bunting walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Shinnie throws the kick towards the body but Bunting avoids it. Shinnie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Shinnie misses with a right hand and Bunting counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinnie.
Good standup being displayed there by Shinnie as he connects with a hook. Shinnie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bunting sizes up Shinnie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Shinnie scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1# Shinnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunting was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinnie. Shinnie just misses with a punch to the body.
Shinnie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2# Shinnie drops Bunting with a left right combo! Shinnie follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2# Bunting is rocked!#SU2# Shinnie decides to stand back up. Oh Bunting is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Shinnie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunting counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Bunting seems to have got his legs back now. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shinnie connects with a nice looking jab.
Shinnie drops Bunting with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bunting! Shinnie dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Shinnie!
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Event:
MMMA 81 Head Vs Spector 2
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1# Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Crane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target. Crane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Bunting throws a shot from downtown. Crane moves away and avoids it. Crane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bunting throws a leg kick #TD2# and Crane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bunting! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crane wants to control but Bunting is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Crane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bunting knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Crane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1# Crane trying to control the position but Bunting is working away. Bunting tries to buck Crane off but Crane is having none of it. Crane tries to move to mount but Bunting blocks the move with his legs. Bunting is looking for a sweep. The strikes coming from Crane are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Bunting is looking to regain half guard here but Crane keeps moving and retains side control. Crane wants to control for a moment but Bunting uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Crane in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bunting tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Crane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ichabod Crane! Ichabod Crane gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
MMMA 74 Kelly vs Highjack
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1# Britton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunting throws out the jab. Bunting looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Britton 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 lands a nice looking body shot.
Britton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Bunting looks to land a combination but Britton avoids it well. Britton moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Tel Britton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bunting misses with a body kick. Bunting throws a leg kick and Britton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bunting looks to land a left hand but Britton moved out of range nicely. Britton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight. Britton ducks under a wild hook from Bunting. Bunting lands a really nice looking cross but Britton seems unphased.
A big left from Britton misses. Britton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunting.#CUT# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Britton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Britton's corner calls for a 1-2. Britton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bunting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Britton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# Britton connects with a single shot there. Britton lands a nice looking body shot.
Bunting looks winded! Bunting takes a swing at Britton's ribcage but misses. Bunting has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD# Britton steps into range and cracks Bunting with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bunting flops backwards and Britton dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC# Bunting is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Britton lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bunting is still in real trouble! Can Britton finish him? Britton works a leg free and moves into half guard. Britton lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bunting quite badly. Bunting pulls Britton in close trying to recover. Britton postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bunting on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bunting doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tel Britton! An out of breath and clearly excited Tel Britton thanked BuriedAlive// Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 3 HH rd 2
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1# Bunting avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie. A jab from Gracie misses. Gracie tries to clinch there but Bunting circles away.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bunting on the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet. Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Bunting avoids it well and moves away. Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunting's waist but Bunting gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side. Gracie throws a hook but Bunting blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Bunting slips the punch. Bunting swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one. A good leg kick by Bunting. Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Bunting tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it. Bunting swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Bunting lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bunting looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming. Bunting misses with a right hand and Gracie counters with a left and a right that stings Bunting. Bunting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunting wants it to stay on the feet. A nice combination there by Bunting.
#CUT2# It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut. Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting. Bunting misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunting avoids it really well and circles away. Bunting now looks to counter with a shot at the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bunting takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# Nice defenses there by Gracie. Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A jab lands there for Gracie. Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gracie checks a leg kick nicely. Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Bunting and move into the clinch. Gracie missing with a left hand there. Bunting was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Bunting keeps it at a distance. Gracie tries to clinch but Bunting moves out of range. Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.#T3# Nice shot by Bunting. Bunting fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Bunting's head but Bunting sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Bunting gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage. Bunting keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Gracie pulls guard. Bunting stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB# Gracie working for a triangle but Bunting defends it easily.
#SUB# Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunting can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4# Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bunting must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bunting looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Bunting passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! Bunting controlling from mount. 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 Maksymilian Gracie will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Bunting scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though. Bunting scoring well with a low kick there.
Bunting looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range. Bunting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Bunting. Bunting throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. Gracie looks for a takedown but Bunting sprawls well. A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bunting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunting manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1# Gracie checks the leg kick. Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown. Gracie connects with a single shot there. Bunting is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bunting walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Borg Bunting seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2# Bunting throws Gracie to one side and escapes! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bunting connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Bunting lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.#T2# Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Borg Bunting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bunting keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bunting lands the left hand. Bunting is looking to land body kicks. Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Bunting breaks away and moves out of range. Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunting finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head. Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bunting keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie. Bunting lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunting. Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A lazy left from Bunting finds it's target.#T3# Bunting throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD# Bunting gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard. Bunting can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace. Gracie wants to control from the top but Bunting keeps moving. Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Bunting gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bunting pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bunting doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bunting manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB# Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bunting passes into side control.
Gracie prevents Bunting from improving position. Gracie wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg 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. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Bunting wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range. Bunting throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Donk. Bunting catches Gracie right on the button with a cross. Bunting lands the left hand.#CUT2# Maksymilian Gracie's cut is getting worse. No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt. Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting. Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2# and Bunting counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Bunting thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble! Bunting lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bunting keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick. Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bunting. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Gracie moves out of range as Bunting strikes.#T1# Nice jab there from Bunting. Gracie with a poor takedown and Bunting counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2# Maksymilian Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bunting thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side. Gracie blocks a jab. Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Bunting fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bunting lands a nice uppercut. Bunting misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bunting. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunting gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bunting misses with a body punch.
#T2# Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Bunting lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie. Bunting lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bunting lands with a short head shot on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunting. Bunting throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bunting stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Bunting scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bunting throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. #CUT2# Jeez, Maksymilian Gracie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Bunting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2# Gracie is rocked! Bunting dips a shoulder and cracks Gracie with a mighty uppercut! Gracie falls back against the cage and Bunting unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gracie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bunting screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borg Bunting! Borg Bunting really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMMA 66 Heavy Hitters Rd 1
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1# Bunting takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bunting has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight. A head kick misses from OConnell. Nice defenses there by OConnell. Bunting takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. OConnell connects with a jab.#CUT2# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Bunting looks for the body kick but OConnell saw that one coming. OConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here. The fighters circling - OConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. OConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bunting throws out a leg kick but OConnell moves out of range and Bunting only half commits. Bunting moves out of range as OConnell strikes. OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunting slips a jab from OConnell. OConnell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT# It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! OConnell missing with a left hand there. Bunting was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. OConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunting sees it coming and avoids it easily. Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. OConnell misses with a hook. Bunting jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. OConnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunting's head. OConnell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1##CL# Bunting moves into the clinch successfully.
OConnell is trying to break free. Bunting tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# OConnell breaks from the clinch.
Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bunting looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bunting looks to land a right hand but OConnell moved out of range. Bunting looks to throw the jab but OConnell is out of range. OConnell moves out of range of the strikes. OConnell throws out a loose jab but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. And Bunting counters with a quick kick to the body but OConnell blocks it. A solid leg kick lands there for Bunting.
OConnell throws a head kick but Bunting moves out of range.
Bunting is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OConnell's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Bunting takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bunting misses with a looping left. Bunting misses with a leg kick and OConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. OConnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunting.#T2# Bunting tries to land a front kick but OConnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bunting looks to throw the jab but OConnell is out of range. Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OConnell.
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! Bunting tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. OConnell clobbers Bunting with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as OConnell checks a leg kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from OConnell! But no joy. OConnell lands a jab to the nose. OConnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunting has time to react. OConnell might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. OConnell throws a nice looking combination but Bunting bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bunting feints and then cracks OConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OConnell down. A head kick by OConnell - that's a beauty! Bunting is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even OConnell can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul OConnell! A relieved looking Paul OConnell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MADNESS Fight League v2
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Bunting sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bunting looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bunting displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie with a jab. Bunting takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses. Gracie misses with a straight right. Bunting pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Bunting settles back down. Bunting is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks. #T1# Bunting scores with a jab. Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunting. #CL# Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Bunting in a clinch.
#TD# Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunting can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bunting pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bunting escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Gracie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2# Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Bunting dominates the positioning. Bunting tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Bunting stalling. Bunting is continuing to stall. Gracie wants to improve his position but Bunting is controlling well.
Bunting with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3# Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bunting jumps into side control! Gracie is trying to improve his position. Gracie wants to control but Bunting postures up. Gracie is trying to escape and get back to his feet. You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Bunting controls the position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# Gracie lands with a good body shot. Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunting. Bunting throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.#CUT2# It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut. Gracie shoots for a takedown but Bunting saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bunting on the wrong end of a nice jab. A big right from Gracie misses. Bunting scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gracie moves out of range as Bunting strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round. The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL2# Bunting fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage. Bunting's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bunting working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie. Bunting digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank. #BC2# Bunting breaks from the clinch.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie connects with the punch. A solid body kick from Bunting. Bunting misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand. Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunting manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunting throws out the jab. A counter left hand to the body from Gracie misses its target.#T1# Bunting scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bunting closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bunting takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bunting scores with a jab to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunting, as that shot connected.
Bunting slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksymilian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. A jab from Bunting misses. #CL2# Bunting clinches with his opponent.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunting lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Bunting won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Bunting.
This has been an exciting period of action! Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Bunting lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Gracie is trying to pull guard but Bunting turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Bunting breaks from the clinch.
Gracie shoots in but Bunting avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bunting connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet. Bunting has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab. Borg Bunting seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bunting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunting wants it to stay on the feet. Bunting clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2# Maksymilian Gracie's cut is getting worse. A head kick misses from Bunting. Bunting pushes Gracie away with a front kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Bunting. That's going to slow Gracie down. Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3# Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Borg Bunting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bunting tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bunting sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Bunting pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gracie throws a right and a left that Bunting avoids nicely. Bunting throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range. Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Bunting avoids it well and moves away. Bunting throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Bunting throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Bunting tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Gracie is looking to counter punch. Bunting keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick. Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch. As Bunting looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Bunting just gets out of the way. Bunting connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back. Bunting lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts. #T4# Gracie throws a series of punches but Bunting avoids them all with ease. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gracie avoids the body shot from Bunting.
Gracie moves forwards but Bunting connects with a nice, crisp jab. Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Bunting moves away and avoids it.#KD2# Bunting lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Bunting takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish! Bunting looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bunting connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Gracie works the jab nicely. Bunting connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bunting but Bunting pushes him off and we're back to square one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bunting scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Bunting buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bunting fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gracie slips a straight right by Bunting. Gracie feinted with a counter takedown. Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch. Decent striking displayed by Gracie there. Bunting is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting works the jab nicely.#CUT2# Maksymilian Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bunting moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A jab from Gracie misses. Bunting lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Bunting on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bunting misses with a body shot.
Gracie with a poor takedown and Bunting counters with a right hand to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunting.
Bunting lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunting.
Bunting doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bunting takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Bunting lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head. Bunting throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it. Bunting works Gracie's body with a nice hook. Bunting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie. Bunting tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way. Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2# Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bunting counters with a lovely straight right hand! This has been an exciting period of action! Bunting misses with a hook. Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch. Bunting tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD# Gracie gets the takedown into side control. Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunting keeps working. Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie controlling from side mount. #SUB# Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3# Bunting tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Gracie trying to control the action but Bunting is working from the bottom. Bunting avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie. Maksymilian Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bunting knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bunting tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it. Borg Bunting is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB# Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bunting has escaped the position, nice work there. Bunting is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Gracie is trying to ground and pound but Bunting uses the momentary lack of control by Gracie to regain half guard. Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Borg Bunting comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bunting winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting! An out of breath and clearly excited Borg Bunting thanked Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
MMMA 59 Bunting vs Powell
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1# Bunting misses with a body shot
and Powell counters with a nice body kick. Bunting throws a lazy right hand but Powell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Powell only half commits to the counter leg kick. Bunting wants to clinch but Powell slips to the side and Powell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut.#CL# Bunting closes the distance and clinches. Bunting blocks an uppercut.
Bunting can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting. Powell blocks a body shot from Bunting. #TD2# Powell pulls Bunting into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Powell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bunting is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1# Bunting trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Powell pulls Bunting in to control the position. Powell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Powell trying to control but Bunting is working from the bottom. Bunting has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Powell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunting's head. Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunting works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunting works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunting is retaining full guard. Powell distracts Bunting with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bunting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bunting scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.#T3# Powell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powell throws a leg kick that is checked and Bunting counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bunting connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell looks like he wants to counter punch here. Bunting connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Good work by Bunting as he checks the leg kick. Bunting lands a nice looking body shot.
Powell swings widly with a right hand
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bunting misses with a kick to the body and Powell counters with a straight right hand. Nice shot lands for Powell. Bunting throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bunting is looking to slow Powell down with leg kicks. #T4# Bunting shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Bunting throws a hook to the side of Powell's head but Powell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Powell blocks the body kick.
#TD2# Powell shoots in and gets a takedown into Bunting's guard. Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bunting is pulling down on Powell's head. It's preventing any offense from Powell, at least for the moment. Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bunting trying to control the position here. Bunting avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimi Powell 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! #R2# Powell throws a big shot that misses. Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting tries to clinch up. Bunting misses with a straight right. A big left from Powell misses. Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powell was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting. Powell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Decent striking displayed by Powell there. Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Powell with a body punch. A glancing blow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Powell misses with a looping right. Powell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Powell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Bunting counters with a straight right hand. Powell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bunting misses with the body kick and Powell counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Powell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunting has time to react. Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powell sees it coming and avoids it easily. Powell misses with an uppercut
and Bunting cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A big right from Powell misses. Bunting half committed to a counter leg kick. Bunting takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Powell misses with a hook
and Bunting counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bunting moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A nice leg kick lands there from Bunting. Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bunting throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Powell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far. 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! Bunting connects with a good right hand that stumbles Powell. Powell circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Powell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC# Powell is rocked!#T2# Bunting fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Powell checks it well. #CL# Bunting has managed to clinch.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch. Bunting works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunting backwards. Powell tries to work over Bunting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. Powell throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Powell. #BC# Bunting manages to break the clinch.
Powell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting. Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A low kick from Bunting misses and Powell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Powell thumps Bunting with a low kick. Borg Bunting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Powell slips a jab and a cross from Bunting.
Powell throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range. A punch lands to the side of Bunting 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd cheers as Powell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bunting doesn't seem phased though. Powell moves out of range of the strikes. Bunting avoids the body shot from Powell.
Bunting throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bunting throws a solid leg kick but Powell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bunting. Powell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Powell walks into a stiff left hand from Bunting. Bunting misses with a double jab.
#T4# Bunting fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Powell keeps Bunting at a distance using the push kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Powell drops Bunting with a big left hand! Bunting is injured, injured bad! Powell jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell! Jimi Powell is the new super heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Jimi Powell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
MMMA 57 Night of Champions 4
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1# Bunting scoring well with a low kick there.
Bunting defending well as Boromir loads up on a big left hand. Boromir misses with a left hand and Bunting counters with a right hand to the body. Bunting has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boromir manages to avoid it. Boromir misses with a straight left. Boromir throws out a loose jab but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. A jab from Boromir does it's job there. Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunting. Bunting replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Boromir blocks it well. Boromir loads up on a big right hand but Bunting slips the punch. Boromir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boromir catches Bunting with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Boromir throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot. Bunting walks into a left hand. Boromir takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boromir takes one to the chin there. Bunting throws the kick towards the body but Boromir avoids it. Bunting tries to clinch up but Boromir circles away and keeps his distance. Boromir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1##CL2# Bunting clinches with his opponent.
Bunting swings wildly with an uppercut but Boromir uses good head movement to avoid it. Boromir misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD# Boromir successfully pulls guard.
Boromir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunting is one step ahead there. Boromir is working hard here to advance position. Boromir trying to keep a closed guard but Bunting is proving a slippery customer.
Boromir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunting is one step ahead there. #T2# Boromir keeping full guard, as Bunting tries to pass. Boromir looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Boromir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Boromir wants to sweep but no luck. Boromir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Boromir is pulling down on Bunting's head. It's preventing any offense from Bunting, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Boromir takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T3# Bunting slips a straight right by Boromir. Boromir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunting. Bunting scoring well with a low kick there.
Boromir throws out a loose jab but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunting shapes to counter with a head kick. A telegraphed right hand from Bunting misses the target. Bunting slips under a jab from Boromir. Boromir blocks the body kick.
Boromir ducks under a wild hook from Bunting. Bunting moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Boromir. Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Boromir looks to throw the jab but Bunting is out of range. Bunting stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bunting lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Boromir moves in looking to clinch but Bunting pushes him off.#T4# Boromir moves out of range of the body kick. Boromir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunting uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boromir. Bunting misses with a body shot.
Boromir misses with a looping right. Boromir throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boromir misses with a hook. And Bunting responds with a good body kick, but Boromir manages to step out the way in time. Bunting's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boromir connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bunting scrambles back to his feet. Bunting ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2# Bunting clinches up against the cage. Bunting lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Boromir jumps guard but Bunting stands there with Boromir around his waist. Boromir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boromir misses with some punches.
A short right from Bunting. Boromir misses with the head strike.
Bunting lands with a short shot to the head. Boromir is trying to pull guard but Bunting turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Boromir loads up on a big right hand but Bunting slips the punch. Bunting bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bunting misses with a leg kick and Boromir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Boromir misses with an uppercut. Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Boromir. A little jabbing left from Bunting on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bunting takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bunting connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bunting slips under a jab from Boromir.#CL2# Bunting closes the distance and clinches. Bunting lands a left hand.
Boromir tries to pull guard but Bunting holds him up against the cage and eventually Boromir drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Boromir. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boromir. Boromir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bunting to keep the fight standing. Bunting blocks an uppercut.
Bunting lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boromir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bunting smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Boromir. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bunting throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Boromir avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boromir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Boromir jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bunting misses with a head kick.
Bunting displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boromir throws out the jab. Bunting flicks out a counter leg kick but Boromir steps away. Bunting tries to score with a low kick but Boromir moves his leg out of the way.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Boromir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bunting just stands there and leans against the cage. Bunting fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boromir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boromir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunting lands an uppercut. Boromir misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Bunting throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boromirs head. Boromir throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. Boromir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boromir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Boromir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bunting pushes Boromir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. Bunting digs a right hand into Boromir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boromir's gas tank. Boromir blocking some punches.
Bunting tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boromir. Bunting softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bunting lands an uppercut. Boromir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bunting walks away with a smile on his face. Boromir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Bunting misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bunting. Bunting with a nice cross. Bunting has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bunting scores with the left hand. Boromir knows he should have avoided that one. Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3# Boromir blocks the body kick.
Boromir on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#KD2# Bunting lands a big head kick that sends Boromir tumbling to the mat! Bunting takes a step backwards and waves Boromir back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Boromir is rocked! Bunting fakes the body blow, causing Boromir to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Boromir goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borg Bunting! Borg Bunting really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMMA 52 Moors vs Martin
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Jihad has Bunting up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land. Bunting pushes Jihad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bunting lands with a right to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jihad. Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jihad throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunting. Jihad blocks an uppercut.
Bunting struggles to land a body shot inside as Jihad controls his hands.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. Jihad working aggressively here.
Bunting has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jihad. Bunting cracks Jihad with a nice body shot. Bunting tries a body shot but Jihad blocks it.
Jihad throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. Bunting working aggressively here.
Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bunting. Bunting blocks an uppercut.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jihad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunting. Bunting stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jihad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Bunting. Bunting swings wildly with an uppercut but Jihad uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jihad. Jihad lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunting backwards. Bunting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jihad misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bunting.
Bunting pushes Jihad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bunting misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jihad working aggressively here.
Bunting lands a body punch. Jihad looks winded! Bunting misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Bunting working aggressively here.
Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Bunting cracks Jihad with a nice body shot. Bunting scores with a shoulder strike. Jihad blocks a body shot from Bunting. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunting. A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land. Bunting pushes Jihad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bunting lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jihad. Bunting tries to throw a body punch but Jihad avoids it by throwing Bunting back against the cage. Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch. Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jihad pushes Bunting back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bunting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jihad's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Jihad.
A short uppercut from Bunting. Bunting works on Jihad's body with a couple of short punches. A short left from Bunting. Bunting scores with a shoulder strike. #T3# Bunting lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jihad backwards. Bunting misses with a punch on the inside.
Jihad misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jihad's elbow. Bunting lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jihad backwards. A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land. Jihad blocks an uppercut.
Bunting scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bunting lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunting. Bunting lands with a left to the head. Bunting lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jihad backwards. Bunting misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jihad prevents a body shot from Bunting. Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bunting lands a hook to the side of the head. Bunting lands a body shot. #T4# Bunting scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Bunting manages to break the clinch.
Bunting throws a leg kick which misses Jihad's front leg but catches the back leg as Jihad tries to avoid it. Jihad tries to clinch there but Bunting circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL2# Jihad rushes Bunting and presses him up against the cage. Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Jihad throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. Bunting blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunting lands with a right to the head. A short right from Bunting on the inside. Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bunting scores with a nice short uppercut. Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jihad lands a hook to the side of the head. Bunting misses with a body punch.
Bunting working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jihad blocks an uppercut.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Bunting with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bunting keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2# Jihad moves into the clinch successfully.
Borg Bunting has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bunting misses with a punch on the inside.
Jihad misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Bunting breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bunting. Beautiful body shot. Bunting keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2# Jihad clinches up with Bunting and pushes him back against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Bunting. Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside. Bunting lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Jihad on the inside. #BC# Bunting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jihad tries to clinch up but Bunting circles away and keeps his distance. An inside leg kick lands from Bunting. Jihad moves in looking to clinch but Bunting pushes him off.#CL2# Jihad clinches. Jihad throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. Jihad blocking some punches.
#T1# Bunting lands with a right to the head. Bunting lands a hook that snaps the head of Jihad backwards. A short left from Bunting. Bunting blocking some punches.
Bunting scores with a shoulder strike. A hook to the body from Bunting.
Jihad is breathing heavily. Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
#BC# Bunting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Jihad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunting. Jihad takes a shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting. Jihad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bunting lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jihad backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bunting softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right from Bunting. #ROC# Jihad is rocked! Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. Jihad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Bunting digs a right hand into Jihad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jihad's gas tank. Bunting lands with a short shot to the head. Bunting working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jihad is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunting finish him? Bunting blocks an uppercut.
Jihad seems to have recovered his senses. Bunting lands a hook that snaps the head of Jihad backwards. A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunting. Jihad throws a head punch that misses. Bunting works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jihad's elbow. Bunting makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Bunting. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jihad. A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land. Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Jihad fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Bunting.
Still in the clinch, Bunting scores with a nice short uppercut. Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Jihad.
Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jihad can do to turn this around?#T3# Bunting lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jihad misses with a hook from the clinch. Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jihad's elbow. Bunting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside. Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunting scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jihad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Jihad swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. Jihad has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Bunting blocking some punches.
A short left from Bunting. Jihad throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Bunting. Jihad misses with the head strike.
Jihad throws a head punch that misses. Jihad lands an uppercut.#KD# Bunting drops Jihad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jihad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jihad misses with the head strike.
Bunting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jihad in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Bunting creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jihad's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jihad drops to his knees and Bunting pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borg Bunting! Borg Bunting managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q), into his post fight interview. The defeated Mohammed Jihad had this to say: 'Well...shit!'.
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Event:
MMMA 47 Night of Champions 3
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Bunting moves out of range of the strikes. Great rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunting counters with a stiff right hand. Bunting scores with a jab to the head.
Great takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Great lunges at Bunting with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bunting's hand. Bunting throws an off balance right hand
letting Great counter with a right hand. #CUT2# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut.#CL# Bunting has Great up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Bunting. Great is trying to pull guard but Bunting has him pressed against the cage. Great is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bunting to keep the fight standing. Great tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Great.#TD2# Great drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bunting controls from within his opponent's guard. Bunting has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Great told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2# Great is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Great throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Great escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bunting gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Great looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bunting passes into side control.
Bunting is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Great will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Great is holding Bunting down, trying to stall. Great is looking to regain half guard here but Bunting keeps moving and retains side control. Great is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bunting has just dragged him back down to the mat. Great is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Great is trying to control but Bunting passes into side control!
#T3# Great is trying to improve his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Great is trying to control Bunting's posture but Bunting avoids it. Great is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bunting is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Great wants to try and get back to his feet. Great is looking to improve his position but Bunting isn't that keen on the idea. Bunting looking to control but Great is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Great is looking to get to half guard.#T4# Bunting controlling the position easily from mount. Bunting wants to control the pace but Great is squirming around nicely. Bunting takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Great tries to hold on but Bunting pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. That's time! Bunting's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Great avoids the body shot from Bunting.
Great throws a right hand that Bunting ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunting also avoids with ease. Great jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bunting throws a chopping leg kick but Great manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bunting looks to throw a body kick and Great counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Great scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bunting pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Great swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bunting throws a body punch but Great moves out of range. Bunting lands with a kick to the ribs.
Great fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bunting walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Great lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunting off the cage and back into range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Great throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunting. Cyrus Great seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Great throws a body shot but no joy. Great fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bunting throws a hook but Great avoids it easily. Bunting looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Great waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunting.#T1# Bunting on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bunting. Bunting steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Great. Great misses with a hook. Great lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunting off the cage and back into range. Great misses with a hook. Great might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Great misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunting counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab from Great does it's job there. Bunting blocks a jab. Bunting was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Great looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Great is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Great misses the shot to the body. Bunting avoids the body shot from Great.
Great rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunting counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Great thinking. Cyrus Great seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bunting misses with a low kick.
Great misses with an uppercut. Bunting saw that one coming. Great steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bunting. That one must have hurt.#T2# Bunting on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL# Bunting moves into range and clinches up with Great. Bunting throws a head punch that misses. #TD2# Great ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Great no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Bunting's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Great throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bunting escapes and throws Great's legs to the side, diving into side control! Great is trying to buck Bunting off.#T3# You can see the frustration on Great's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Borg Bunting overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Great gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Great is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunting pulls his head out easily. #ES2# Great pushes Bunting off and gets back to his feet. Bunting looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bunting throws a wild body kick that Great sees coming a mile off.#T4# Bunting avoids the body shot from Great.
Great uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bunting avoids the body shot from Great.
Bunting looks to throw the jab but Great is out of range. Great chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bunting can pounce on him.
A left lands for Bunting. Bunting lands a nice looking kick to the body. Great takes a step back to recover. Bunting wants to slow Great down by chopping away at his legs. Bunting takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Bunting moves into range and clinches up with Great. Bunting misses with some punches.
A short right from Bunting on the inside. Great tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bunting just stands there and leans against the cage. Bunting struggles to land a body shot inside as Great controls his hands.
Bunting scores with a nice hook to the head. Great is trying to pull guard but Bunting turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Bunting throws a head punch that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyrus Great will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Bunting thuds his shin into the meat of Great's side. Bunting paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Great misses with a looping left. Great lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunting circles away quickly and effectively. A telegraphed right hand from Great misses the target. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL# Bunting rushes Great and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bunting works on Great's body with a couple of short punches. Bunting misses with the head strike.
Great prevents a body shot from Bunting. Bunting lands an uppercut. Bunting throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greats head. Bunting tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Great prevents a body shot from Bunting. Great takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A short right from Bunting on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Great jumps guard but Bunting turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Borg Bunting has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bunting can't find room to land a body shot as Great controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Bunting.
#T1# Great jumps guard but Bunting stands there with Great around his waist. Great gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. Great blocks an uppercut.
Great fails to pull guard.
Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Great. Bunting misses with a hook from the clinch. Bunting struggles to land a body shot inside as Great controls his hands.
Great tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. Great jumps guard but Bunting turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Great tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bunting smiles and moves away.
Great takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bunting chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bunting clobbers Great with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Great misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunting.
#T2# Great throws a poor cross that misses
and Bunting counters with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bunting, right into the meat.
Bunting lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bunting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Great. That did some damage! This has been an exciting period of action! Bunting connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A big left from Great misses. Great throws a looping overhand right but Bunting ducks down to avoid it. Bunting scoring well with a low kick there.
Great fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bunting thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Great if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunting. Bunting lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bunting thumps Great with a low kick. Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Bunting connects with a body shot. Bunting fakes the leg kick and cracks Great in the body. #T3# Bunting lands a leg kick that knocks Great off balance momentarily. Bunting scoring well with a low kick there.
Great takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL# Bunting gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Great jumps guard but Bunting turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bunting tries a body shot but Great blocks it.
Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside. Bunting scores with a nice hook to the head. Bunting throws a head punch that misses. Great tries to pull guard but Bunting won't allow it.
Bunting misses with the head strike.
Great blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunting lands a right hand that snaps the head of Great backwards. Great fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunting. Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC# Bunting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. 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! Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Great. Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Great can do to turn this around? Great throws a jab when Bunting was well out of range. You can see that Great has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Great misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bunting on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bunting lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Great misses the jab. Great just misses with a punch to the body.
Great misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunting counters with an inside leg kick. Bunting lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bunting lands a front kick.#KD# Bunting lands a big uppercut and Great crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Great looks OK. Bunting waves Great back to his feet!#ROC# Great is rocked! Bunting lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Great - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Bunting!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borg Bunting! Borg Bunting really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. In defeat, Cyrus Great stepped up to the mic, saying 'O man, whoever you are and wherever you come from, for I know you will come, I am Cyrus who won the Persians their empire. Do not therefore begrudge me this bit of earth that covers my bones.'.
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Event:
CEC 536
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1# A big left from Bunting misses. A shot to the body from Marsh misses enabling Bunting to counter with a crisp jab. That kick from Bunting tenderised Marsh's leg. Marsh is trying to keep his angry face on. Marsh throws a hook but Bunting blocks it. Bunting uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marsh has time to react. Bunting has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight. Marsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bunting digs a good hook to Marsh's body.
Bunting lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Marsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bunting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsh. That did some damage! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Bunting misses. Bunting lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marsh's sensitive parts. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsh moves away. Marsh swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bunting counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1# Bunting throws a shot to the body.
Marsh is looking to land body kicks. Marsh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marsh misses the shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Bunting. That's going to slow Marsh down. Bunting scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Marsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marsh moves out of range as Bunting throws a body kick.
Bunting cracks the inside of Marsh's front leg. Marsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunting at a distance.
Bunting cracks Marsh with a good jab. Bunting scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marsh in his tracks. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bunting on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Marsh moves away from the strike by Bunting. #T2# Bunting lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Bunting looks to throw a body kick and Marsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsh manages to avoid it. Bunting throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsh. Marsh throws a hook but Bunting blocks it. Marsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunting. Marsh throws a sloppy head kick and Bunting moves out of range easily. Bunting ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target. Marsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Marsh slips under a jab. Bunting connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bunting throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3# Marsh moves out of range of the body kick. Bunting takes a swing at Marsh's ribcage but misses. A low kick from Bunting misses and Marsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunting thinking. Marsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. It looked like Bunting wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A jab lands there for Bunting. Marsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bunting rather than just go for the knockout. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsh moves away. Marsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting throws a looping overhand right but Marsh ducks down to avoid it. Bunting tries to clinch up. Bunting dips to his left and cracks Marsh with an uppercut! Marsh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Marsh scores with a nice strike.#CUT2# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Bunting is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Marsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunting is just out of range. Bunting was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4# Marsh misses with a body shot.
Bunting swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Marsh throws a body shot but no joy. Marsh misses with a straight right. Bunting was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Marsh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bunting connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bunting lands with a straight right. Marsh didn't see that one coming. Marsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bunting throws a sloppy head kick enabling Marsh to counter with a crisp jab. Bunting throws a looping overhand right but Marsh ducks down to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marsh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunting is looking to slow Marsh down with leg kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bunting lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bunting works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bunting connects with a single shot there. Bunting tries to land a leg kick but Marsh saw it coming and moves away.
Marsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marsh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marsh throws an off balance right hand
and Bunting counters with a slapping leg kick. Marsh 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. Marsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsh moves away. Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far. Marsh checks a leg kick. Marsh unleashes a big counter combination but Bunting bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A big left from Marsh misses. Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsh can do to turn this around? Marsh misses with a body shot.
Marsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1# Marsh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marsh feints a counter leg kick. Bunting defending well as Marsh loads up on a big left hand. Bunting swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Marsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Marsh misses with a body kick. Bunting swings for the body but Marsh moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bunting. Marsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunting throws a sloppy head kick and Marsh moves out of range easily. Marsh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bunting misses the jab. Bunting scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunting.
Marsh tries to clinch but Bunting moves out of range. Bunting scores with a push kick.#T2# Bunting has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bunting there as he acknowledges the shot. Bunting lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. 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! Marsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunting. Bunting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsh. That did some damage! Marsh misses with a wild body shot. Bunting pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marsh back to the cage. Bunting follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Marsh misses with a head kick.
Bunting fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marsh. Nice body kick from Bunting. Marsh is breathing heavily. Bunting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsh. That did some damage! Bunting scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Marsh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bunting.#T3# A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target. Marsh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marsh there as he acknowledges the shot. Marsh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bunting feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Marsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunting counters with a left to the body. #KD# Oooooh!!! Bunting has knocked Marsh down with a huge combo! Bunting steps away and waves a wobbly Marsh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Marsh is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bunting thuds a left hand into Marsh's body. Marsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunting finish him? Bunting works Marsh's body with a nice hook. Marsh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marsh misses with a head kick.
Marsh seems to have recovered his senses.#KD# Bunting lands a big uppercut and Marsh crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Marsh looks OK. Bunting waves Marsh back to his feet! Marsh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bunting is out of range. #T4# Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Marsh seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Bunting shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Marsh is backing up but Bunting catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Marsh covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Bunting Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borg Bunting! Borg Bunting gave a mention to Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
CEC 528
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1# A nice leg kick lands there from Bunting. Bunting takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Monk. Beautiful body shot. Bunting looks to land a right hand but Monk moved out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monk, right into the meat.
Bunting throws a wild body kick that Monk sees coming a mile off. Monk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunting moves away. Monk avoids the head kick by Bunting.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunting. #CL# Monk rushes Bunting and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Monk lands a hook to the side of the head. Monk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Monk working aggressively here.
Monk tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Monk back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Monk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunting controls his hands.
Monk lands with a left to the head. Monk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunting swings wildly with an uppercut but Monk uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunting throws a head punch that misses. Good body shot from Monk.
#T1# Monk misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monk. A quick uppercut on the inside from Monk. Bunting's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bunting misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunting swings wildly with an uppercut but Monk uses good head movement to avoid it. Monk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunting blocking some punches.
Monk presses Bunting against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bunting looks winded! Monk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Monk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunting backwards. Monk prevents a body shot from Bunting. Monk is working Bunting over against the cage. Monk lands a nice uppercut. Monk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunting controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monk. Monk lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Monk. Monk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Bunting blocks a body shot from Monk. A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. Monk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Monk can't find room to land a body shot as Bunting controls the action.
Monk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monk. Monk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monk tries to work over Bunting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Monk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunting controls his hands.
Monk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunting backwards. A short right from Bunting on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Bunting scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. Monk blocking some punches.
Monk lands with a light punch inside. Monk lands a shoulder strike. Monk lands a body shot. Monk lands a nice uppercut.#ROC# Bunting is rocked! Nice body punch from Monk - that landed with a thud.
Bunting is still on wobbly legs! Can Monk finish him? Monk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bunting seems to have recovered his senses.#T3# Monk throws a big uppercut that drops Bunting! More strikes from Monk and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bunting lies dazed against the cage as Monk celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silas Monk! A very excited looking Silas Monk 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.
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Event:
CEC 520
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1# Heisman moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Heisman slips the punch. A leg kick checked by Heisman. Heisman throws a sloppy head kick and Bunting counters with an outside leg kick.
Bunting walks into a left hand. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting throws a nice outside leg kick. Bunting misses the shot to the body. Bunting checks the leg kick. Bunting is looking to score with low kicks. Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Bunting. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heisman.
Heisman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bunting throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heisman slips a straight right by Bunting.#T1# Bunting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunting throws the kick towards the body but Heisman avoids it. Bunting scores with a hook to the body. Heisman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bunting throws a jab but it's blocked by Heisman. Bunting misses with a hook. Heisman ducked under it nicely. Heisman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunting.
#CL2# Heisman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heisman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Heisman manages to break the clinch.
Heisman misses with a hook
and Bunting counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heisman thinking. A head kick misses from Bunting. Bunting misses the body punch and Heisman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A nice inside leg kick there by Bunting. That's going to slow Heisman down. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bunting crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heisman - the referee stops the clock and Bunting gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heisman. Bunting manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2# Heisman has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Heisman breaks from the clinch.
#T2# Decent striking displayed by Heisman there. Bunting blocks a jab. A swing and a miss from Heisman. Heisman throws a low kick, looking for Bunting's leg but Bunting calmly moves out of range. Heisman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Heisman misses with a body kick. An inside leg kick from Bunting misses. Bunting keeps the fight on the outside. Heisman takes a swing at Bunting's ribcage but misses. Bunting scores with a nice head shot. Heisman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Heisman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunting. Heisman moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunting. A jab lands there for Heisman. Bunting blocks the body kick.
It looked like Bunting wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3# Heisman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Jab from Heisman. Bunting misses with a kick to the body.
Heisman looks to land a right hand but Bunting moved out of range. A jab lands there for Heisman. Bunting connects with a crisp jab. Heisman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bunting checks it well. Heisman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bunting feints and then cracks Heisman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heisman down. A jab lands there for Bunting. Heisman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Heisman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Heisman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# Heisman throws a right hand that misses
letting Bunting counter with a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heisman throws an off balance right hand
and Bunting makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bunting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heisman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bunting ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Heisman looks to land a right hand but Bunting moved out of range. Heisman throws a hook but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. A bone on bone clash there as Heisman blocks the leg kick.
Bunting lands with a hook. Heisman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bunting misses the jab. Bunting fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heisman. Bunting misses with a leg kick. Heisman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bunting with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heisman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A good leg kick by Bunting. Heisman throws a shot from downtown. Bunting moves away and avoids it. 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. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Bunting throws a head kick but Heisman moves out of range.
Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far. Heisman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bunting throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heisman on the side of the head. Heisman works Bunting's body with a nice hook.#CL2# Heisman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunting, pushing him back against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heisman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Heisman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunting's elbow. Heisman prevents a body shot from Bunting. Heisman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunting or not. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heisman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Heisman manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bunting throws out a leg kick but Heisman moves out of range and Bunting only half commits. Heisman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Heisman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Heisman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunting circles away quickly and effectively.#T1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bunting throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heismans head. Heisman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nice body punch from Bunting. Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside. Bunting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heisman misses with a short punch on the inside. Bunting tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heisman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Heisman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heisman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunting backwards. Heisman prevents a body shot from Bunting. Heisman has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Bunting lands a left hand.
Heisman throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. A head punch on the inside from Heisman fails to land. #T2# Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Heisman.
#BC2# Heisman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Heisman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice shot by Heisman. Bunting moves out of range of the body kick from Heisman.
An inside leg kick lands from Bunting. Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Heisman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Bunting throws a lazy body kick #CL2# and Heisman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heisman. Heisman blocks an uppercut.
Heisman stalling in the clinch but Bunting improves position. Heisman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunting backwards. Heisman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunting. Bunting lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Heisman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heisman misses with some punches.
Heisman prevents a body shot from Bunting. #T3# Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heisman lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bunting throws a head punch that misses. Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside. Bunting tries to throw a body punch but Heisman avoids it by throwing Bunting back against the cage. Heisman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunting avoiding damage as Heisman throws knees to the body.
Heisman misses with a punch to the body.
Heisman lands a shoulder strike. Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Bunting.
Heisman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Bunting escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Heisman moves into the clinch. Heisman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunting has him pressed against the cage. Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunting lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heisman backwards. #T4# Bunting makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Heisman is working Bunting over against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heisman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heisman throws a head punch that misses. Heisman blocks a body shot from Bunting. Heisman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Heisman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bunting is keeping busy. A frustrated look appears on Heisman's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Bunting breaks from the clinch.
Heisman scores with a push kick. Heisman moves out of range of the body kick. Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Heisman scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Heisman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# A cross from Heisman lands. Bunting blocks a jab. Heisman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Heisman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunting is just out of range. Bunting 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. Heisman throws a hook but Bunting blocks it. Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heisman throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range. The crowd cheers as Bunting lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heisman doesn't seem phased though. Bunting fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heisman checks it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heisman throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot. Heisman moves out of range as Bunting throws a body kick.
Bunting walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heisman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Heisman unleashes a big counter combination but Bunting bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Heisman tries to work over Bunting's front leg with a kick but Bunting checks it. Bunting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heisman circles away quickly and effectively.#T1# Bunting has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heisman finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunting's head. Heisman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Heisman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunting manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bunting tried to counter with a leg kick but Heisman avoided it. Heisman throws a series of punches but Bunting avoids them all with ease. Heisman tries to land a front kick but Bunting steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bunting was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Heisman slips a jab from Bunting. Heisman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunting swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bunting throws a shot from downtown. Heisman moves away and avoids it. Bunting closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Heisman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bunting has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Heisman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bunting manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bunting tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heisman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Heisman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heisman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2# Bunting scores with a sloppy right hand. Heisman should have avoided that one. Bunting scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A decent looking cross lands there for Bunting. Heisman throws a big shot that misses. Heisman throws a leg kick that misses. A low kick from Bunting is predictable there and Heisman counters with a lovely shot to the body. Heisman swings for the body but Bunting moves out of range.
Heisman throws a hook to the side of Bunting's head but Bunting sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bunting goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Heisman tries to work over Bunting's front leg with a kick but Bunting checks it. Heisman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunting. Bunting throws a leg kick which misses Heisman's front leg but catches the back leg as Heisman tries to avoid it. Heisman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bunting with a hook. Heisman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3# Bunting throws a nice outside leg kick. Bunting lands a head kick!
Bunting connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Heisman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Heisman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunting. Heisman lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bunting connects with a looping right hand.
Bunting avoids a kick to the body.
Heisman is looking to clinch but Bunting is avoiding it.
Bunting punishes Heisman's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Heisman has Bunting up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunting lands a shot to the body.#T4##BC2# Heisman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Heisman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A lazy body kick from Heisman and Bunting counters with a nice body shot. Bunting's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Heisman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunting. Heisman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bunting throws out a loose jab but Heisman uses good head movement to avoid it. Heisman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Heisman thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL# Bunting gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Bunting breaks the clinch.
Bunting keeps the fight on the outside. Bunting throws a big counter combination but Heisman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Heisman misses with a double jab
and Bunting counters with a slapping leg kick. Heisman throws a series of punches but Bunting moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Borg Bunting showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bunting has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CEC 512
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1# Bunting defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand. Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Die Reeperbahn in the buildup to the fight. Bunting chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.#CUT# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunting lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover. Bunting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow. Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones avoids the head kick by Bunting.
Bunting tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it. Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance enabling Bunting to counter with a crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Bunting throws a quick inside leg kick. Bunting 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 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jones misses with a hook. Despite the aggression on Bunting's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1# Jones throws a series of punches but Bunting moves out of range. Bunting has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bunting cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head. Bunting misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bunting scores with a jab to the body. Bunting cracks Jones with an open hand slap. That kick from Bunting tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on. Bunting tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it. Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bunting momentarily.
Jones misses with a low kick.
#CL2# Bunting closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage. Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunting controls his hands.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jones gets through Bunting's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bunting tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jones misses with the head strike.
#T2##BC2# Bunting breaks the clinch.
Bunting walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bunting smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bunting avoids a kick to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunting. Bunting throws a leg kick but Jones checks it. Bunting takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bunting tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bunting throws out a powerful jab. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jones looks to land a body kick but Bunting moved away. Bunting looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away. Bunting avoids the body shot from Jones.
Bunting throws a leg kick but Jones moved away. Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3# Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunting is just out of range. Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Bunting in the body. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones is looking to counter punch. Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunting. Bunting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick. Bunting connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD# Jones lands a big head kick that sends Bunting tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Bunting back to his feet - he wants the finish! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bunting looks winded! Jones slips a jab and a cross from Bunting.
Bunting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT# That has opened up Borg Bunting's cut even more.#T4# Jones drops Bunting with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bunting! Jones dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jones! As Jack Jones got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Bugger all this, I'm off for a pint. I retire!'.
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Event:
T182 Makarenko vs Palelei
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1# Bunting looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming. Mangrove Jr defending well as Bunting loads up on a big left hand. Mangrove Jr throws a front kick that sends Bunting stumbling back into the cage. Bunting looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming. Bunting pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangrove Jr is out of range and Bunting settles back down. Bunting throws the left hand but Mangrove Jr avoids the punch easily. Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Bunting fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The fighters circling - Bunting throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mangrove Jr throws out a loose jab but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mangrove Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mangrove Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot. Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bunting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunting moves out of range of the strikes. Bunting thuds a left hand into Mangrove Jr's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bunting cracks Mangrove Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1# Bunting avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bunting lands a jab to the nose. Bunting misses with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr blocks a leg kick. Bunting scores with a nice right hand.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Mangrove Jr moves out of range. Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Mangrove Jr slips the punch. Mangrove Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mangrove Jr slips under a jab from Bunting. Bunting fakes the leg kick and cracks Mangrove Jr in the body. Bunting throws a low kick, looking for Mangrove Jr's leg but Mangrove Jr calmly moves out of range. Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bunting scores with a nice body kick.
Bunting looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mangrove Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bunting swinging wildly here.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Bunting moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mangrove Jr. Bunting misses the jab. Bunting staying out of range there. Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. The fighters circling - Bunting throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bunting pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Mangrove Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick and Bunting counters with an outside leg kick.
Bunting misses with a head kick.
Mangrove Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bunting misses the jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Mangrove Jr moves out of range. Bunting moves out of range of the body kick.#T3# Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but Bunting is having none of it. Bunting thows a left - swing and a miss! Bunting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mangrove Jr circles away quickly and effectively. Bunting looks to land a left hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range nicely. Bunting avoids the body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr avoids the head kick by Bunting.
Bunting throws an overhand right that lands on Mangrove Jr's shoulder, as Mangrove Jr tries to avoid the shot. Mangrove Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bunting manages to circle out of the way. Mangrove Jr is looking to wear down Bunting with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A jab from Mangrove Jr does it's job there. Mangrove Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab to Bunting's midsection. Bunting lands with a hook. Mangrove Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bunting misses the shot to the body. Both fighters circling a little - Mangrove Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Bunting throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting is looking to land body kicks. Mangrove Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Bunting gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bunting misses with a double jab
#CL# and Mangrove Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Bunting can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Mangrove Jr lands with a right to the head. Bunting misses with the head strike.
Mangrove Jr lands an uppercut. Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunting's elbow. Bunting misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunting lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round. That's time! Mangrove Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Bunting throws a head kick that misses. As Bunting tries to get set, Mangrove Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunting manages to avoid the attempt. Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Sloppy strikes from Mangrove Jr. Those never looked like landing. Mangrove Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Some wild striking there from Mangrove Jr.
Bunting lands an overhand right. Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Bunting sees coming a mile off. Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Bunting does it's job there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it. Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Bunting's ribcage but misses. Bunting lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bunting tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mangrove Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Bunting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1# Mangrove Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target. Bunting throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been told by Mangrove Jr's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A bone on bone clash there as Bunting blocks the leg kick.
Bunting moves out of range of the body kick. Bunting swats away the attempt to clinch by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mangrove Jr scores with a decent looking hook. A punch lands to the side of Mangrove Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bunting throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr. As Bunting tries to get set, Mangrove Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunting manages to avoid the attempt. Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunting's sensitive parts. Bunting misses with a hook. Mangrove Jr ducked under it nicely. Bunting feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mangrove Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2# Bunting throws a hook but Mangrove Jr avoids it easily. Bunting has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bunting throws a head kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away. Bunting throws a push kick but Mangrove Jr slaps the foot to one side. Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Bunting throws a hook but Mangrove Jr avoids it easily. Bunting misses with the combination.
Mangrove Jr lands with an overhand left. Mangrove Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bunting will feel that in the morning. Bunting blocks a leg kick. Bunting avoids the body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Bunting misses with a looping right. Mangrove Jr checks a low kick from Bunting. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove Jr. Bunting shrugs it off though. #T3# Mangrove Jr stuns Bunting with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bunting throws a jab when Mangrove Jr was well out of range. Bunting tries to work over Mangrove Jr's front leg with a kick but Mangrove Jr checks it. Mangrove Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bunting if he has to take too many more of those.
Mangrove Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunting. Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Bunting sees coming a mile off. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunting.
Mangrove Jr dodges the punch combination from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr is looking to slow Bunting down with leg kicks. Bunting takes one to the chin there. Bunting swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bunting.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Bunting breaks away and moves out of range. Mangrove Jr cracks a nice hook into Bunting's ribs.#T4# Bunting misses the jab. Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Bunting and move into the clinch. Mangrove Jr throws out a leg kick but Bunting moves out of range and Mangrove Jr only half commits. Bunting takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mangrove Jr with a hook. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it. Mangrove Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangrove Jr scores with a jab. Bunting acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting. Bunting misses the shot to the body. No joy there for Mangrove Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bunting takes a step back to recover. Bunting is breathing heavily. Mangrove Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Borg Bunting seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bunting looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming. Mangrove Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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 Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod. That's time! Mangrove Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# An inside leg kick lands from Bunting. #CL# Mangrove Jr rushes Bunting and presses him up against the cage. Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunting working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting. Bunting has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Bunting takes a shot to the head. Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting. Mangrove Jr lands a body punch. Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr is leaning against Bunting and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunting takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr. A left hand lands to the body for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Bunting softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mangrove Jr scores with a hook to the body.#T1# Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove Jr lands a shot to the body. Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunting controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Bunting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Good body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bunting controls the action.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Mangrove Jr lands a nice shot to the body. Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Tevin Mangrove Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunting's elbow. Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bunting blocking some punches.
#T2# Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bunting pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage. Bunting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr prevents a body shot from Bunting. #BC2# Bunting breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Bunting. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mangrove Jr closes the distance but Bunting moves to the side and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut. Mangrove Jr misses with a hook. Bunting ducked under it nicely. As Mangrove Jr backs off Bunting throws a huge counter combo but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it all. Mangrove Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting. Bunting lands with a good body shot.#CL# Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches. Bunting is leaning against Mangrove Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2# Bunting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A jab from Bunting misses. #T3# Bunting stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunting.
Bunting jabs Mangrove Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance. Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range. Bunting connects with a nice looking jab.
Mangrove Jr moves to clinch but Bunting breaks away and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away. Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick but Bunting checks it. Bunting misses with an uppercut. Mangrove Jr saw that one coming. Mangrove Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Bunting breaks away and moves out of range. Mangrove Jr wants to land a leg kick but Bunting is out of range. Bunting's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bunting looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bunting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangrove Jr. Nice defenses there by Mangrove Jr.#T4# Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot.
Bunting blocks the body kick.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Bunting moves out of range.
Bunting blocks the body kick.
Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mangrove Jr moves away. Bunting misses the shot to the body. Mangrove Jr defending well as Bunting loads up on a big left hand. Bunting looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mangrove Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunting. Mangrove Jr digs a good body shot into Bunting's ribs.#CL# Bunting gets tackled into the cage by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr maintains the clinch. Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses. Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bunting lands with a short shot to the head. Mangrove Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tevin Mangrove Jr. I think Mangrove Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr! Tevin Mangrove Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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#R1# Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it. Patterson slips under a jab.#CL# Bunting clinches up with Patterson and pushes him back against the cage. Bunting avoids a wild elbow strike from Patterson. Bunting has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting digs a right hand underneath Patterson's ribcage. Patterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Bunting works Patterson's body with a nice hook. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away. Patterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Bunting moves out of range as Patterson throws a body kick.
Bunting throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it. Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it. Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunting. Patterson misses with a low kick.
Bunting lands a glancing blow to the side of Patterson's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bunting slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Patterson scores with a shot to the body.
#T1# Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bunting scores with a kick to the body.
Patterson throws a jab when Bunting was well out of range. Patterson punishes Bunting's body with a nice straight punch. Bunting throws a head kick that misses. Bunting throws a leg kick which misses Patterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Patterson tries to avoid it. Bunting has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Patterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunting's head. Bunting throws a quick inside leg kick. Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Bunting slips under a jab. Bunting takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses. Bunting throws a head kick that Patterson semi-blocks.
#CUT# It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target. Bunting swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bunting. Patterson moves out of range of the strikes. Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bunting.#T2# Bunting missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Patterson scores with a jab. Bunting acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bunting uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson. Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the liver by Bunting. Beautiful body shot. Bunting throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range. Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bunting connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Patterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Patterson throws a body kick that misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Bunting.
Bunting tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bunting connects with a jab. Patterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Bunting looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range. Bunting misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming. Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting. Patterson tried to score with a low kick but Bunting checks it. Patterson throws the kick towards the body but Bunting avoids it. Patterson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patterson blocks the body kick.
Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch. Bunting takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away. Patterson blocks a jab. Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Patterson lands a nice hook to Bunting's body. Bunting takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Patterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bunting is out of range. Bunting avoids a kick to the body.
Bunting throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.#T4# Bunting misses the shot to the body. Patterson misses with a body kick. Bunting lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Patterson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bunting in the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bunting fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Patterson checks it well. Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bunting connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Patterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Patterson throws a body kick that misses. Patterson lands a head shot. Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Patterson. A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bunting. Bunting with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL# Bunting drives through and clinches with Patterson against the cage.
Bunting misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round. The cut man is working on Floyd Patterson's cut. That's time! Bunting's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Bunting fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patterson. Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far. Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson lands with a good body shot. Bunting comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bunting thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot. Bunting throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.#CL# Bunting gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bunting misses with some punches.
Patterson working aggressively here.
#BC2# Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bunting throws a low kick but Patterson moves out of range easily. Bunting jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
And Patterson responds with a good body kick, but Bunting manages to step out the way in time. Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Bunting.
Patterson sizes up Bunting with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunting throws a nice inside leg kick. Patterson swings for the body but Bunting moves out of range.
#T1# Patterson moves forwards but Bunting connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bunting misses with a hook. Bunting misses with a body kick. Despite the aggression on Patterson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bunting connects with a looping right hand.
Bunting connects with an inside leg kick. Bunting thuds his shin into the meat of Patterson's side. Bunting stuns Patterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Bunting lands with a slapping head kick. Bunting scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patterson in his tracks. A shot to the body from Patterson misses and Bunting counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Patterson looks to land a body kick but Bunting moved away. Bunting throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Patterson keeps the fight on the outside. Patterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bunting thuds a left hand into Patterson's body. Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
#T2# Patterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bunting scores with a spinning back kick! Bunting tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance. Bunting throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Bunting connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patterson momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Patterson. An attempted straight right counter from Bunting misses the target. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A leg kick checked by Bunting. Bunting throws a push kick but Patterson slaps the foot to one side. Bunting thumps Patterson with a low kick. Bunting throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range. Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Patterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3# Bunting misses with a body kick.#CL# Bunting has managed to clinch.
Bunting is working Patterson over against the cage. Bunting misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunting working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Patterson working hard to break the clinch. Patterson is trying to push Bunting away but Bunting has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bunting misses with the head strike.
Bunting can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside. Bunting misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunting lands a body shot in the clinch.
Patterson is breathing heavily. Patterson scores with a shot to the side of Bunting's head. Patterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patterson prevents a body shot from Bunting. #T4# Bunting throws a punch but it's blocked by Patterson. Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Patterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bunting tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow. Bunting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunting lands with a shot to the body. 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! Patterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunting. Bunting obviously looking to wear him down.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
Bunting takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses. Patterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bunting connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patterson momentarily.
Patterson throws a leg kick and Bunting counters with a straight right hand. Patterson clobbers Bunting with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bunting checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bunting misses with a few strikes there.
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 Floyd Patterson's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Bunting gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patterson. Bunting throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range. Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunting looks to land a left hand but Patterson moved out of range nicely. Patterson thows a body kick. Bunting tries to catch it but that hurt him. Patterson misses with a low kick.
A big right from Bunting misses. Patterson unleashes a big counter combination but Bunting bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A head kick misses from Patterson. Bunting thumps Patterson with a low kick. Patterson misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bunting tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunting looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.#T1# Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting. Nice defenses there by Bunting. Bunting is looking to counter punch. Bunting keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bunting avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around? Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it. Bunting scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bunting. Bunting moves away from the strike by Patterson. Patterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bunting scores with a nice right hand.
Patterson cracks Bunting with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bunting throws a nice inside leg kick. Patterson lands an overhand right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab, jab by Bunting - just one landing. Floyd Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A jab lands there for Bunting. Bunting slips under a jab. Bunting looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage! Patterson looks to land a left hand but Bunting moved out of range nicely. A swing and a miss from Patterson. Patterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bunting misses with a looping left. Bunting throws a chopping leg kick but Patterson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Patterson throws a leg kick and Bunting counters with a low kick, right behind Patterson 's knee. Patterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunting. Patterson moves out of range as Bunting strikes. Bunting looks for the body kick but Patterson saw that one coming. Patterson throws a looping overhand right but Bunting ducks down to avoid it. #T3# Bunting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage! Bunting throws a front kick that sends Patterson stumbling back into the cage. Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Patterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bunting lands a nice looking kick to the body. Patterson takes a step back to recover. Bunting lands a nice hook to Patterson's body. Patterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Good leg kick by Bunting there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
You can see that Patterson has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Patterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Patterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bunting staying out of range there. Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body. 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! Bunting bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Patterson's head backwards.#T4# Patterson takes one on the button. Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Bunting moves out of range easily. Patterson throws a head kick that misses. Borg Bunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Patterson with a hook. Patterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting lands a front kick. Bunting connects with a body shot. Bunting throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range. Bunting fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunting. Bunting throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Patterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight! Borg Bunting showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bunting has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting! After the big win, Borg Bunting made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
T174 Olympic Finals
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1# Patterson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bunting plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2# It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut. Bunting misses with a looping right. Bunting tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patterson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Patterson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bunting will feel that in the morning. Patterson lands with a shot to the body. Bunting looks winded! Patterson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Patterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Patterson checks the leg kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Patterson. Patterson scores with a head kick.
#CUT# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Patterson lands with an overhand left. Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Bunting misses #KD# and Patterson counters with a crisp one two that drops Bunting! Patterson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bunting to his feet! Bunting is in big trouble!#ROC# Bunting is rocked! Nice body punch from Patterson. Patterson drops Bunting with a huge uppercut! Bunting drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Patterson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Patterson! During a confident post fight interview, Floyd Patterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
T169
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1# Marailov circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Marailov to counter with a crisp jab. Bunting throws a low kick but Marailov moves out of range easily. Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet. Marailov throws a looping overhand right but Bunting ducks down to avoid it. Marailov misses the shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target. Bunting throws out a counter right but Marailov avoids it with no problem. Bunting connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Bunting works Marailov's body with a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting throws out a loose jab but Marailov uses good head movement to avoid it. Marailov throwing a counter right hand but Bunting manages to avoid it. Bunting lands a jab-cross combination. Bunting keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. 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! Bunting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Bunting cracks a nice hook into Marailov's ribs. Marailov misses with a body shot.
Bunting throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it. Bunting looks to score with a jab to the body but Marailov is just out of range. Bunting takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Marailov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Marailov scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Bunting throws a jab but it's blocked by Marailov. Bunting misses with a straight right. Marailov throws an off balance right hand
and Bunting counters with a lovely shot to the body. A lazy left from Bunting finds it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Marailov does a little dance to reset his feet. A decent looking cross lands there for Marailov. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marailov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Donk. Marailov catches Bunting right on the button with a cross.#T2# Bunting connects with a crisp jab. Bunting connects with the punch. Bunting slips under a jab from Marailov. Marailov connects with a single shot there. Marailov jabs Bunting right on the nose. Bunting blinks but takes it well. Bunting steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marailov. Marailov misses with a straight right. Marailov misses with a hook. Bunting ducked under it nicely. Marailov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunting's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Bunting does a little dance to reset his feet. Bunting misses with a looping left. Marailov is looking to counter punch. Marailov with a jab. Marailov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Marailov ducks under a wild hook from Bunting.#T3# Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Marailov. Marailov wants to clinch up but Bunting keeps it at a distance. Bunting scores with a shot to the body.
Marailov avoids a kick to the body.
Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Marailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marailov looks to throw the jab but Bunting is out of range. Bunting wants to slow Marailov down by chopping away at his legs. Bunting misses with a hook. Marailov ducked under it nicely. Marailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunting bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# Marailov rushes Bunting and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bunting lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Marailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Marailov misses with an uppercut
and Bunting counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Bunting gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunting struggles to land a body shot inside as Marailov controls his hands.
Marailov has had enough of the clinch but Bunting keeps him there for the moment. Marailov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunting backwards. Bunting misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunting misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting. #BC# Marailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Marailov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bunting to counter with a crisp jab. Bunting throws a jab when Marailov was well out of range. Marailov cracks Bunting with a right hand to the side of the head. Bunting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marailov. The fighters circling - Marailov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marailov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bunting looks for the body kick but Marailov saw that one coming. Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marailov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting. 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 Gustav Marailov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Marailov blocks a head kick by Bunting.
It looked like Marailov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bunting. Marailov scores with a body shot.
Bunting dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
Bunting scores with a sloppy right hand. Marailov should have avoided that one. Marailov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunting. Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bunting throws a lazy uppercut
and Marailov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bunting takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Marailov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marailov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Bunting releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Marailov throws a right and a left that Bunting avoids nicely. Bunting fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marailov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Marailov throws a body shot but no joy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bunting throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Marailov throws a jab when Bunting was well out of range. Marailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bunting misses with a straight left. Marailov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marailov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunting counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bunting tries to bum rush Marailov with a series of wild strikes but Marailov uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bunting takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bunting misses with an uppercut
and Bunting takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Marailov throws an off balance right hand
and Bunting makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Marailov misses with a hook. Bunting staying out of range there. Marailov misses the shot to the body. Marailov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# Bunting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Marailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bunting connects with a body shot that sends Marailov's belly button to the back. Marailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunting counters with a straight right hand. Bunting misses the shot to the body. Marailov appears to be looking for a big counter. Marailov misses with the combination.
Marailov tries to clinch up. Marailov takes a swing at Bunting's ribcage but misses. Bunting throws a nice inside leg kick. Marailov misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Marailov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunting doesn't seem bothered though. Marailov misses with a wild combination.
#CL# Marailov darts in and clinches Bunting up against the cage. Bunting misses with a hook from the clinch. Marailov working hard to break the clinch. Marailov takes a shot to the head. Marailov can't find room to land a body shot as Bunting controls the action.
Bunting misses with some punches.
Bunting keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marailov's efforts to push away. Bunting misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Marailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bunting. Marailov taking a breather.#T4# A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. Bunting lands a hook to the side of the head. Bunting struggles to land a body shot inside as Marailov controls his hands.
Marailov misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Bunting.
Marailov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. #BC2# Bunting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Marailov checks a low kick from Bunting. Marailov moves forwards but Bunting connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bunting misses with a head kick.
Bunting darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Marailov misses with a looping right. Bunting feints and then cracks Marailov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marailov down. Marailov with a nice cross. A combination from Marailov does no damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Borg Bunting will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Marailov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunting. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marailov moves away. A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target. Bunting looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bunting throws a right and a left that Marailov avoids nicely. Bunting slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Gustav Marailov is winning the standup battle so far. Marailov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bunting misses with a body shot.
Bunting lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Marailov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bunting under the eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marailov lands with a hook. Bunting tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Marailov throws a jab when Bunting was well out of range. Bunting keeps Marailov at a distance using the push kick. Marailov throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range. Marailov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
#T1# Bunting avoids the body shot from Marailov.
Bunting bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marailov's head backwards. Bunting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marailov.
Bunting throws out a counter right but Marailov avoids it with no problem.#CL# Marailov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bunting lands a nice uppercut. Bunting lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marailov throws a head punch that misses. Marailov wants to get back to striking at distance but Bunting won't allow it.
Marailov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Marailov is trying to break the clinch but Bunting is controlling him.#BC# Marailov breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunting misses the target. Marailov throws a big shot that misses. Marailov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it. Marailov throws a jab when Bunting was well out of range.#T2# Marailov lands a two punch combo.
Bunting looks to land a right hand but Marailov moved out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bunting throws a leg kick and Marailov counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Marailov tries to bum rush Bunting with a series of wild strikes but Bunting uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Marailov. Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marailov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Marailov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marailov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunting throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bunting throws a head kick but Marailov moves out of range.
Donk. Marailov catches Bunting right on the button with a cross. Bunting lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marailov.
#T3# Bunting misses the shot to the body. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bunting, right into the meat.
Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Marailov misses the target. Marailov misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Bunting counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bunting. Marailov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunting has him pressed against the cage. Bunting prevents a body shot from Marailov. #BC# Marailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bunting throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marailov's head. Marailov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A solid leg kick lands there for Bunting.
Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marailov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting. Bunting misses with a two punch combination.
Marailov misses with a straight right. #CL# Marailov has closed the distance and engaged Bunting in a clinch.
#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting. Bunting misses with a punch to the body.
Marailov is trying to push Bunting away but Bunting has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Bunting blocks a body shot from Marailov. A short body shot lands from Bunting as the two fighters clinch.
Marailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Bunting breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Marailov misses the body punch and Marailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bunting looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marailov blocks a jab. Marailov dodges the punch combination from Bunting.
Bunting lands with a cross. A punch combination from Marailov misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Borg Bunting. I think Bunting 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Borg Bunting! Borg Bunting took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GFC 41: Victory
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1# Begovic misses with a looping left. Bunting cracks Begovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bunting misses with a body kick. Bunting throws a body kick that misses. Nice body punch from Begovic. Begovic slips a jab and a cross from Bunting.
Begovic works over Bunting's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Bunting fails to land with a series of punches.
Bunting avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bunting is looking to score with low kicks. Begovic tries to counter by clinching up but Bunting breaks away and moves out of range. Begovic moves away from the strike by Bunting. Begovic is looking to counter the offense by Bunting and move into the clinch. Begovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Begovic connects with a solid leg kick. Begovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# Begovic throws a right hand that misses
and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut. Bunting moves away from the strike by Begovic. Bunting throws a hook but Begovic avoids it easily. Begovic avoids the body shot from Bunting.
Begovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Begovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bunting connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Begovic scrambles back to his feet. Begovic throws a hook but Bunting blocks it. Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunting missing with a left hand there. Begovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A slapping leg kick lands for Bunting.
Bunting's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Begovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bunting scrambles back to his feet. Bunting ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bunting cracks Begovic with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2# Begovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting misses with a straight right. As Bunting tries to get set, Begovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunting manages to avoid the attempt. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunting. Bunting misses with an uppercut. Begovic misses with a wild combination.
Begovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting misses with an uppercut. Begovic saw that one coming. Begovic misses with a jab to the body
and Bunting makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting lands with a nice body punch. Bunting keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Nice uppercut lands for Begovic. That snapped Bunting's head back.
Begovic throws a good cross that connects.
Bunting throws a low kick, looking for Begovic's leg but Begovic calmly moves out of range. Begovic throws a looping overhand right but Bunting ducks down to avoid it. Bunting throws a hook to the side of Begovic's head but Begovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Begovic connects with a body shot that sends Bunting's belly button to the back. Begovic checks a leg kick. Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting staying out of range there. Begovic dips to his left and cracks Bunting with an uppercut! Bunting avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bunting throws a hook but Begovic blocks it. Begovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4# Bunting throws a leg kick but Begovic sees it coming and moves out of range. Begovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Begovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunting counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Begovic takes a body punch but keeps moving. Begovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting slips under a jab from Begovic. Begovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut. Begovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bunting avoids the body shot from Begovic.
Begovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Begovic duly obliges. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Borg Bunting will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Bunting tries to score with a low kick but Begovic moves his leg out of the way. Bunting on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bunting throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Begovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bunting connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Begovic scrambles back to his feet. Bunting misses with a wild combination.
Begovic is looking to counter the offense by Bunting and move into the clinch. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. As Bunting tries to get set, Begovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Bunting manages to avoid the attempt. Bunting throws a series of punches but Begovic moves out of range. Bunting throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Begovic counters by clinching up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Begovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Begovic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Bunting swings wildly with an uppercut but Begovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Begovic tries to work over Bunting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Begovic. #T1# Begovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bunting. Begovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunting backwards. Begovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Begovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Begovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunting cracks Begovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bunting throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Begovic jabbing away but nothing is landing. Begovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Bunting should have avoided that one. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bunting. Borg Bunting seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Begovic. Begovic scores with a 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! Begovic walks into a straight right hand from Bunting.#T2# Bunting throws a solid leg kick but Begovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bunting. Begovic throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range. A swing and a miss from Begovic. Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Begovic slips the punch. Begovic throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range. Begovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it. Bunting misses with a straight right. Begovic jabs Bunting right on the nose. Bunting blinks but takes it well. Begovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bunting is trying to counter with his kicks. A nice inside leg kick there by Bunting. That's going to slow Begovic down. Begovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunting. Begovic throws a jab when Bunting was well out of range.#T3# Begovic scores with a nice head shot. Bunting tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Begovic walks into a left hand. Begovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buntings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bunting misses with a body shot.
Begovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it. Begovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bunting feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Begovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Bunting throws a good cross that connects.
Bunting scores with a shot to the body.
Bunting lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2# Begovic is rocked! Bunting shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Begovic takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Bunting sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Begovic bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borg Bunting! Borg Bunting really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that On Tap (160Q & Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GFC 36: Schulmann vs Waldo 2
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Bunting throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Halo's head.#TD2# Halo looking to score a takedown here. Bunting is defending well but Halo drives through and ends up in Bunting's guard. Halo is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunting has wrist control. Halo wants to pass the guard but Bunting is keeping the position. Bunting is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Halo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Halo trying to control but Bunting is working from the bottom. Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunting is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Halo preventing the sweep. Bunting seems keen to control Halo's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Halo trying to control but Bunting is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bunting misses with a looping right. Bunting jabbing away but nothing is landing. Halo defending well as Bunting loads up on a big left hand. Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bunting looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bunting throws an off balance right hand
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bunting misses with a body shot.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Halo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bunting blocks it well. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunting.
Bunting jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Halo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunting sees it coming and avoids it easily. Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Borg Bunting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Halo misses with a body shot.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
And Halo tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# The fighters circling - Bunting throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bunting slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bunting lands an overhand right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunting lands with an overhand left. Halo shoots and misses letting Bunting counter with a right hand. Halo shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunting manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It looked like Bunting was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halo. Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Halo. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it. Halo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL# Bunting fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halo, pushing him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo. Bunting fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo. Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. #TD2# Halo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Bunting gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Bunting not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Halo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bunting is now in half guard. #T4# Bunting with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Halo is trying to get back to full guard. Halo wants to sweep but Bunting has passed to side control! Halo is trying to control Bunting's posture but Bunting avoids it. A lull in the action here as Bunting stalls from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Bunting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunting lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halo wants to clinch up but Bunting keeps it at a distance. Bunting stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Halo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bunting as he avoids it easily. Bunting throws a big counter combination but Halo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Halo misses with a wild combination.
Bunting throwing a counter right hand but Halo manages to avoid it. Bunting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Halo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bunting. That one must have hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting digs a good body shot into Halo's ribs. Halo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Halo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halo moves away from the strike by Bunting. Bunting lands a glancing blow to the side of Halo's head.#T1# Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo moves out of range of the strikes. Bunting misses with a looping left. Halo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunting to score with a decent uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet. Halo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunting's waist but Bunting gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halo off to one side. Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Halo. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunting. Bunting works the jab nicely. Bunting connects with a high kick. #CUT# It looks like Spartacus Halo has been cut. Bunting throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it. Bunting throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Halo to counter with a crisp jab. Halo fails with the takedown. Bunting looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Bunting checks the leg kick. A bone on bone clash there as Bunting blocks the leg kick.
Bunting motions for Halo to come forward. Bunting throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunting sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bunting takes one to the chin there. 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! Nice body punch from Bunting. Bunting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around? Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bunting cracks Halo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bunting lands a jab to Halo's midsection. Bunting swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
A jab from Bunting misses. Bunting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halo. That did some damage! Some wild striking there from Bunting.
Bunting scores with a kick to the body.
Bunting misses with a body shot.
#T3# Bunting throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bunting lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bunting motions for Halo to come forward. Bunting throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A slow jab from Halo misses its intended target. Halo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bunting throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range. Good work by Halo as he checks the leg kick. Halo throws a right hand that misses
and Bunting counters with a three punch combo that has Halo backing up. Halo nods at Bunting to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2# Halo instigates a clinch. Bunting lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A nice left hand lands by Bunting.
Bunting misses with a punch to the body.
Halo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A short uppercut from Halo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bunting fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# Bunting is pressed up against the cage. Halo 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. Halo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bunting cracks a nice hook into Halo's ribs. Bunting misses with a hook to the body
#TD2# and Halo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Spartacus Halo has got the better of the ground game so far. Halo is breathing heavily. Bunting controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Bunting tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control. Bunting is not content to let Halo control the position. Bunting holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Halo throws a strike but Bunting avoids it easily and moves to full guard. 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 Spartacus Halo's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Halo throws a good cross that connects.
Halo looks for a takedown but Bunting sprawls well. Bunting throws a big shot that misses. Bunting stuffs the takedown. Bunting throws a lazy uppercut
and Halo counters with an inside leg kick. Bunting stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL# Bunting has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bunting is defending well. Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spartacus Halo. Halo working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunting. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunting prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bunting lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bunting pushes Halo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bunting lands with a left to the head. Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A right hook to the body lands for Bunting.
#T1##BC# Bunting breaks the clinch.
Halo throws a lazy body kick and Bunting counters with a straight right hand. Bunting getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC# Halo is rocked! Halo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunting. Halo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunting finish him? Bunting connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Halo seems to have recovered his senses. Halo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bunting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bunting has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halo finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunting's head. Bunting tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot. Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bunting throws a one two combo.
Halo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Nice straight punches there by Bunting. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunting.#TD2# Halo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bunting! Spartacus Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bunting gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall. Bunting controlling the position well. Halo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Halo misses with a head shot. Bunting uses the momentum to regain guard. Halo postures up.
#T3# Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bunting bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halo's guard. #REVR# Bunting won't allow Halo to sweep him here. Bunting trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Halo wants to hit a switch here but Bunting passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there! Borg Bunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Halo is working to get back to half guard.
Halo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bunting content just to control the position here. Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunting has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting! Borg Bunting very nearly forgot to thank On Tap (160Q & Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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GFC 28: Romanov vs Sullivan
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1# 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!#CUT2# 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. #T1# 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
#TD2# 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.#T2##SUB2# 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. #SUB2# Chekananwangi seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3# 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. #SUB2# 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.#T4##SUB2# Chekananwangi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bunting has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# 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! #R2# 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.
#T1# 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?#T2# 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.#T3# 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.#T4# 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.#CL2# 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! #R3# 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.#T1# 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.#T2# 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.#T3# 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.#CL# 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.#T4# 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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Event:
GFC 21: Tsunami
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Bunting jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chekananwangi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bunting misses the jab. Bunting connects with a jab. Chekananwangi looks to land a left hand but Bunting moved out of range nicely. Bunting throws a head kick that misses. Bunting misses with a wild combination.
Chekananwangi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chekananwangi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it. Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting works the jab nicely. Chekananwangi throws a leg kick but Bunting sees it coming and moves out of range. Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chekananwangi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting. Chekananwangi feints the counter takedown. Chekananwangi scores with the left hand. Bunting knows he should have avoided that one. Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1# A jab from Bunting does it's job there. Bunting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekananwangi. Bunting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bunting throws a body kick that misses. Chekananwangi lands with a nice body kick. Chekananwangi lands with a straight right. Bunting didn't see that one coming. Chekananwangi looks for the body kick but Bunting saw that one coming. Bunting has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bunting there as he acknowledges the shot. Nice defenses there by Bunting. Chekananwangi fails to land the takedown. An attempted straight right counter from Bunting misses the target. Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Bunting. Bunting uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chekananwangi. Bunting thuds a left hand into Chekananwangi's body. Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chekananwangi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bunting is able to avoid easily. Nice uppercut lands for Chekananwangi. That snapped Bunting's head back.
A lazy left from Chekananwangi finds it's target. Bunting lands a body shot.
Chekananwangi throws a hook but Bunting avoids it easily. Chekananwangi tries to bum rush Bunting with a series of wild strikes but Bunting uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bunting looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Bunting displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chekananwangi. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Chekananwangi cracks Bunting with a right hand to the side of the head. Chekananwangi throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range. Chekananwangi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekananwangi manages to avoid it. Bunting tries a head kick but it misses.
Chekananwangi feints the counter takedown. Chekananwangi lands with a shot to the body. #T3# A combination from Chekananwangi does no damage. Some wild striking there from Bunting.
Bunting fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekananwangi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Chekananwangi thows a left - swing and a miss! Chekananwangi misses the jab. Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Bunting there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bunting walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bunting lands a head shot. Bunting checks a leg kick. Bunting looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Chekananwangi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Bunting fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chekananwangi just manages to avoid it. A big right from Chekananwangi misses. Chekananwangi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4# Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting throws a nice looking combination but Chekananwangi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Chekananwangi misses with a looping right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chekananwangi misses with a straight left. Bunting scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Chekananwangi does no damage. Chekananwangi moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Bunting cracks the inside of Chekananwangi's front leg. Chekananwangi throws a right hand that Bunting ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunting also avoids with ease. Chekananwangi scores with a nice strike. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunting. Bunting stuffs the takedown. Borg Bunting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nango Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi takes a swing at Bunting's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Chekananwangi. Bunting lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nango Chekananwangi will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Chekananwangi lands a jab to Bunting's midsection. Chekananwangi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bunting cracks Chekananwangi with a right hand to the side of the head. Chekananwangi moves away from the strike by Bunting. Chekananwangi cracks Bunting with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bunting misses with a body shot.
Bunting misses with a wild body shot. Chekananwangi throws a half hearted mid kick. Bunting fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chekananwangi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bunting fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekananwangi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Chekananwangi throws a body shot but no joy. Chekananwangi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Chekananwangi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bunting counters with a right hand to the body. Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Chekananwangi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Chekananwangi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Chekananwangi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Bunting counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Chekananwangi avoids the body shot from Bunting.
An inside leg kick lands from Bunting. Bunting takes a swing at Chekananwangi's ribcage but misses. Chekananwangi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Chekananwangi moves into range and connects with a jab. A big left from Bunting misses. Chekananwangi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bunting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chekananwangi. Chekananwangi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice defenses there by Chekananwangi. Bunting staying out of range there. Chekananwangi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bunting lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chekananwangi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chekananwangi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Chekananwangi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekananwangi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2# Chekananwangi connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bunting throws a right hand that Chekananwangi ducks under and follows up with a left that Chekananwangi also avoids with ease. Bunting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunting avoids the body shot from Chekananwangi.
Bunting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chekananwangi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunting moves away. Bunting misses with a looping right. A leg kick checked by Bunting. Chekananwangi scores with a nice body kick.
Bunting throws a series of punches but Chekananwangi moves out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chekananwangi misses with a low kick.
Chekananwangi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chekananwangi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2# Bunting tries to keep at a distance but Chekananwangi has taken the fight into the clinch. Bunting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chekananwangi. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunting. A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. Bunting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nice body punch from Bunting - that landed with a thud.
#BC2# Chekananwangi manages to break the clinch.
Chekananwangi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Chekananwangi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunting. Chekananwangi throws the left hand but Bunting avoids the punch easily. Chekananwangi throws an off balance right hand
and Bunting counters with a three punch combo that has Chekananwangi backing up. Chekananwangi nods at Bunting to acknowledge the strikes. Chekananwangi misses the shot to the body. Bunting misses with a wild body shot. Chekananwangi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well. Bunting takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Chekananwangi as he checks the leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Chekananwangi.#T4# 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! Chekananwangi slips a jab from Bunting. Bunting ducks under a wild hook from Chekananwangi. Bunting is looking to counter with a body kick. Chekananwangi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekananwangi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunting. Bunting throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Chekananwangi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bunting! #SUB2# Chekananwangi tries for a kimura but Bunting is defending well. Bunting can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bunting is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nango Chekananwangi will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Bunting's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Bunting dodges the punch combination from Chekananwangi.
Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bunting lands with a cross. Chekananwangi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chekananwangi throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Bunting. Nice defenses there by Bunting. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting moves away from the strike by Chekananwangi. Bunting will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Chekananwangi tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Chekananwangi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bunting to counter with a crisp jab. Chekananwangi missing with a left hand there. Bunting was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bunting tried to counter with a leg kick but Chekananwangi avoided it.#T1# Nice defenses there by Chekananwangi. A leg kick checked by Bunting. Chekananwangi misses the body punch and Bunting counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunting. Bunting throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Chekananwangi avoids the body shot from Bunting.
Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chekananwangi manages to avoid it. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekananwangi moves away. Chekananwangi feints the counter takedown. Chekananwangi throws a looping overhand right but Bunting ducks down to avoid it. Chekananwangi throws an overhand right that lands on Bunting's shoulder, as Bunting tries to avoid the shot. Chekananwangi moves into range and connects with a jab. Chekananwangi scores with a push kick. Bunting lands a body shot.
Chekananwangi misses with an uppercut. #T2# Chekananwangi takes a body punch but keeps moving. Chekananwangi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunting. Bunting fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chekananwangi just manages to avoid it. Bunting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekananwangi.
Chekananwangi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chekananwangi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunting paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bunting digs a good hook to Chekananwangi's body.
Bunting uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bunting misses with a jab to the body
#TD2# so Chekananwangi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Chekananwangi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Chekananwangi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunting works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Chekananwangi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chekananwangi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Bunting is not content to let Chekananwangi control the position. Borg Bunting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chekananwangi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Bunting struggling a bit here. Nango Chekananwangi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bunting seems a little lost for a moment, as Chekananwangi dominates the positioning. Chekananwangi trying to control the position but Bunting is working away. Chekananwangi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bunting is trying to get back to half guard. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Borg Bunting. I think Chekananwangi 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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CEFC Fight Night 65
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1# Bunting keeps the fight on the outside. Bunting appears to be looking for a big counter. Wicked takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bunting throws a sloppy head kick and Wicked moves out of range easily. Wicked connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunting's hands.#CUT2# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Nice defenses there by Bunting. Wicked takes a swing at Bunting's ribcage but misses. Wicked connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wicked moves in looking to clinch but Bunting pushes him off. Bunting lands a head shot. Wicked tries to clinch but Bunting is having none of it. Bunting lands a right hook to the body.
Bunting lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wicked throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2# Wicked clinches up against the ropes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bunting lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wicked backwards. Wicked goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wicked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wicked scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Bunting tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bunting tries to break the clinch but Wicked is controlling the position. Bunting lands with a light punch inside. Wicked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bunting working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wicked scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wicked. Wicked blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wicked. Wicked misses with a punch on the inside.
Wicked lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bunting blocks an uppercut.
Wicked lands with a right to the head. Wicked tries to throw a body punch but Bunting avoids it by throwing Wicked back against the ropes. Wicked blocking some punches.
Wicked misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Bunting scores with a nice short uppercut. Bunting tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Bunting tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! A quick uppercut on the inside from Bunting. Bunting misses with the head strike.
Wicked working aggressively here.
Bunting misses with some punches.
Bunting lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wicked backwards. Wicked swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. Wicked throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunting. Wicked throws a head punch that misses. Wicked scores with a shot to the side of Bunting's head. Bunting tries a body shot but Wicked blocks it.
Wicked tries to work over Bunting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bunting lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wicked working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice left hand lands by Bunting.
Wicked lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bunting or not. Bunting wants to get back to striking at distance but Wicked won't allow it.
#T3# Wicked throws an elbow but it misses.
Bunting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wicked misses with a short punch on the inside. Wicked swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Wicked. Bunting misses with a body punch.
Wicked misses with a body punch.
Wicked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wicked. Bunting blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Wicked. Wicked misses with the head strike.
#BC# Bunting breaks the clinch.
Wicked lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wicked wants to clinch. Shezzo Wicked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Wicked closes the distance looking to clinch and Bunting counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jab from Wicked. Wicked tries to clinch up but Bunting circles away and keeps his distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Wicked moves in looking to clinch but Bunting pushes him off. Bunting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bunting looks to score with a jab to the body but Wicked is just out of range. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wicked.
Bunting misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Wicked has closed the distance and engaged Bunting in a clinch.
Wicked can't find room to land a body shot as Bunting controls the action.
Bunting working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Wicked fails to land. Bunting throws a head punch that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shezzo Wicked 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! #R2# Bunting throws the left hand but Wicked avoids the punch easily. Wicked throws a head kick but Bunting moves out of range.
A combination from Bunting does no damage. Wicked misses with a body punch
and Bunting counters with a nice uppercut. Bunting connects with a body shot that sends Wicked's belly button to the back. Wicked looks to clinch and Bunting cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A decent looking cross lands there for Wicked. Wicked is looking to clinch. Bunting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wicked throws a front kick aimed at Bunting's knee but Bunting avoids it well. Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wicked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunting manages to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Bunting misses the target. Shezzo Wicked is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bunting tests Wicked's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wicked lands with a nice body kick. Wicked tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunting swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1# A big right from Bunting misses. Wicked flicks out a counter leg kick but Bunting steps away. Wicked moves out of range of the body kick. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Wicked looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunting throwing a counter right hand but Wicked manages to avoid it. Wicked is looking to clinch. Bunting thows a left - swing and a miss! Wicked falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunting cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wicked tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunting is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Wicked tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bunting connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bunting circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Wicked forces Bunting back against the ropes and clinches. Wicked misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunting.
Wicked swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunting lands with a right to the head. Wicked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Wicked misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Wicked. Wicked has a couple of punches blocked by Bunting.
Bunting fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting tries a body shot but Wicked blocks it.
Shezzo Wicked seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Wicked fails to land. Bunting blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wicked. Wicked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bunting.
Wicked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wicked misses with a hook from the clinch. Wicked misses with a short punch on the inside. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wicked in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Wicked lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bunting can't find room to land a body shot as Wicked controls the action.
Bunting tries to work over Wicked's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wicked misses with a hook from the clinch. Wicked misses with a body punch.
#T3# A head punch on the inside from Bunting fails to land. Bunting misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunting tries to work over Wicked's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bunting blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wicked's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wicked is working Bunting over against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Wicked fails to land. Wicked lands with a right to the head. A short right from Bunting on the inside. Bunting blocks a body shot from Wicked. Bunting misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Bunting's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bunting avoids the head kick by Wicked.
A little feinted left hand from Bunting on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wicked attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2# Wicked moves into the clinch. Wicked blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunting blocks an elbow strike from Wicked.
#T4# Bunting working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wicked misses with the head strike.
Bunting fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bunting blocks an uppercut.
Wicked will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bunting up against the ropes. Wicked misses with the head strike.
Wicked lands with a left to the head. Bunting scores with a shot to the side of Wicked's head. Bunting fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting being controlled against the ropes. Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Wicked.
#BC# Bunting's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wicked showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bunting.
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 Borg Bunting will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# A good leg kick by Wicked. Wicked scores with a jab. Wicked swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2# Wicked clinches up against the ropes. Wicked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunting. #BC# Bunting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wicked tries to work over Bunting's front leg with a kick but Bunting checks it. Wicked takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wicked tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunting swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looked like Bunting wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wicked misses with a few strikes there.
Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far. Bunting scores with a jab. Wicked acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bunting scores with a hook. Bunting keeps the fight on the outside. Wicked tries to clinch but Bunting is having none of it. #T1# Bunting throws a body punch but Wicked moves out of range. Wicked looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Bunting fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bunting circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Wicked clinches up with Bunting and pushes him back against the ropes. Wicked lands with a light punch inside. Wicked lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunting backwards. Bunting misses with a punch on the inside.
Wicked blocking some punches.
Wicked throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. Wicked working aggressively here.
Wicked blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunting lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wicked backwards. Wicked throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bunting blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# Bunting escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wicked tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunting swats him away and circles back towards the center. Wicked tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Bunting counter with a right hand. #T2# Bunting circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Bunting on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Wicked rushes Bunting and presses him up against the ropes. Wicked throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. Wicked blocking some punches.
#BC# Bunting manages to break the clinch.
Wicked is looking to clinch. Wicked keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunting. Wicked tries to clinch but Bunting is having none of it. Wicked throws a head kick but Bunting moves out of range.
Bunting lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wicked throws a leg kick and Bunting counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Wicked tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wicked uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting. Bunting on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bunting stuns Wicked with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Wicked keeps Bunting at a distance using the push kick. #T3# Wicked is looking to clinch. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wicked manages to avoid it. A big right from Wicked misses. Wicked tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wicked throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bunting to counter with a crisp jab. Wicked takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bunting swats away the attempt to clinch by Wicked. Bunting feints a jab promting Wicked to slip. Bunting then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wicked slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Bunting misses with a body punch
enabling Wicked to counter with a crisp jab. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting clobbers Wicked with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wicked fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bunting on the side of the head.#T4# Wicked throws a head kick but Bunting moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Wicked fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunting, pushing him back against the ropes. Wicked working aggressively here.
Bunting blocks an uppercut.
Wicked throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. Good body shot from Bunting.
Bunting has a couple of punches blocked by Wicked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunting. Wicked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunting working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wicked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunting misses with the head strike.
Bunting lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wicked throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunting. Wicked misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Wicked. Wicked can't find room to land a body shot as Bunting controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Borg Bunting. I think Bunting has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting! Jumping up and down and very excited, Borg Bunting waved his t-shirt featuring On Tap (160Q & Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CEFC 199
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting misses with a wild body shot. Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well. Bunting thows a left - swing and a miss! Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Anstey avoids a kick to the body.
Bunting fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Anstey blocks a jab. Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily. Anstey feints the counter takedown.#T1# Anstey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anstey feints the counter takedown. Bunting pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anstey is out of range and Bunting settles back down. Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bunting misses the jab. Bunting cracks Anstey with an open hand slap. Bunting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bunting misses the shot to the body. Bunting throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range. And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bunting scores with a jab. Anstey acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2# Anstey moves out of range of the strikes. Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away. And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bunting throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anstey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bunting takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses. Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well. A shot to the body from Bunting misses #TD2# and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bunting won't be happy with that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunting tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anstey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bunting is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it. #T3# Bunting tries to improve position but can't. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Bunting holding on.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Bunting throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range. Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bunting throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting. Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well. Bunting smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Anstey blocks a low kick nicely. Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it. Anstey avoids the body shot from Bunting.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Borg Bunting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A combination from Bunting does no damage. And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. A bone on bone clash there as Anstey blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bunting throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot. Bunting lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet. Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunting. Bunting lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anstey checks a leg kick. Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bunting lands a nice looking body kick. Bunting lands a jab.#T1# Bunting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting throws a nice head kick!
#CUT# It looks like Bucksaw Anstey has been cut. Anstey takes one on the button. Bunting works over Anstey's head and body with a nice combination. Bunting darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A big right from Bunting misses. Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting misses with a looping left. Bunting is looking to wear down Anstey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2# Bunting cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs. Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bunting attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. 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! Bunting misses with a wild body shot. Anstey feints the counter takedown. Bunting misses with a head kick.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range. Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bucksaw Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bunting misses with a head kick.
#T3# Bunting looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range. Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well. Bunting connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting. Borg Bunting is winning the standup battle so far. Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2# Anstey stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bunting to get to his feet. Bunting connects with a crisp jab. #T4# Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Bunting. Bunting throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range. Bunting tries to land a leg kick but Anstey saw it coming and moves away.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting throws a wild body kick that Anstey sees coming a mile off. Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Anstey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bunting moves into range and connects with a jab. Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunting throws out the jab. 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 Bucksaw Anstey's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# Bunting throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it. Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bunting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around? Bunting connects with a body shot that sends Anstey's belly button to the back. Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bunting misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2# Anstey decides to stand back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bunting looks to land a body kick but Anstey moved away. Anstey slips under a jab. Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily.#T1# Bunting misses with a wild body shot. Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bunting punishes Anstey's body with a nice straight punch. Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunting. Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bunting throws a solid leg kick but Anstey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bunting. Anstey slips a jab from Bunting. And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Good shot there by Bunting. Bunting misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunting.
Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2# Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bunting misses with an uppercut. Bunting swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anstey. Bunting throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily. Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bunting misses with a looping left. Anstey feints the counter takedown. Bunting tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Anstey prevents Bunting from improving his position.#T3# Bunting tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anstey has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Bunting really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bunting tries to lock up and control but Anstey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bunting is trying to reverse the position but instead Anstey has taken his back - oops! Bunting breaks Anstey's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bunting looking to pass the guard. Bucksaw Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far. Anstey wants to get back to his feet but Bunting is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bunting stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Bucksaw Anstey's cut. That's time! Bunting's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R4# Anstey avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bunting smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bunting misses the shot to the body. Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nice straight punches there by Bunting. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunting. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Anstey avoids a kick to the body.
#T1# Bunting lands with an overhand left. Bunting misses with a wild body shot. Some wild striking there from Bunting.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Anstey slips a straight right by Bunting. Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Anstey avoids the head kick by Bunting.
Anstey feints the counter takedown.#T2# Bunting lands with a straight right. Anstey didn't see that one coming. Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bunting misses with a body shot.
Bunting thows a left - swing and a miss! Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well. Bunting loads up on a big right hand but Anstey slips the punch. And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunting. Bunting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting.#T3# Bunting misses with a shot to the body #TD2# and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control. Bunting is trying to get back to half guard. Bunting is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SU2# Anstey decides to stand back up. Anstey steps back and let's Bunting get back to his feet. Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting. Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jab by Bunting. Nice uppercut there from Bunting. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunting ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borg Bunting had his way with Bucksaw Anstey in that round. The cut man is working on Bucksaw Anstey's cut. That's time! Bunting's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R5# Bunting keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bunting walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anstey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bunting pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Anstey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bunting tries to land a front kick but Anstey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunting misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely. Bunting looks to throw the jab but Anstey is out of range. #T1# Bunting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anstey. Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bunting throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bunting lands a jab to the nose. Bunting punishes Anstey's body with a nice straight punch. Bunting misses the shot to the body. Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bunting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey. Bunting throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily. Bunting lands a body shot.
Bucksaw Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bunting scores with a nice head shot. A telegraphed right hand from Bunting misses the target. Anstey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bunting defends it well. Bunting misses with a looping right. Bunting throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet. A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target. Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bunting cracks Anstey with an open hand slap.#T3# Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Anstey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bunting throws a body shot but no joy. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it. Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Anstey staying out of range there. Anstey feints the counter takedown. Bunting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it. And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bunting throws a leg kick that misses. Anstey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Anstey moves away from the strike by Bunting. Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting misses with an uppercut. Borg Bunting is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunting. And Anstey tries to counter it with a takedown but Bunting pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bunting punishes Anstey's body with a nice straight punch. A slow jab from Bunting misses its intended target. Anstey with the counter takedown but Bunting avoids it easily. Bunting thuds his right hand into Anstey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bunting throws a hook but Anstey blocks it. Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A lazy body kick from Bunting #TD2# and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45 Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borg Bunting! In defeat, Bucksaw Anstey stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for the chance to show the world what I'm capable of. Tonight wasn't my night but I'll come back better next time.'.
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Event:
UPG 31
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Bunting throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Torres moves out of range of the body kick. Torres moves out of range of the body kick from Bunting.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunting. Bunting scores with a push kick. Bunting misses with a looping right. Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bunting misses with a looping right. Bunting pushes Torres away with a front kick. Torres avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Torres lands with an overhand left. A decent looking body kick lands there for Bunting. Torres is breathing heavily. Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunting sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bunting misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Torres slips under a jab from Bunting. Bunting changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bunting throws a hook to the side of Torres's head but Torres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Bunting thuds a left hand into Torres's body. Bunting scores with a jab to the jaw. Bunting lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2# Torres is rocked! Bunting is stalking Torres. Torres circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Bunting, and it's lights out! Torres really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borg Bunting!
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Event:
UPG : Midweek Event 200!
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1# Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Maria moves away from the strike by Bunting. Maria ducks under a wild hook from Bunting. Borg Bunting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bunting drops his hands momentarily and Maria takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. 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. A solid body kick from Maria. Maria connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2# It looks like Borg Bunting has been cut. Maria looks to land a left hand but Bunting moved out of range nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Bunting misses the target. A cross from Bunting lands. Maria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bunting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maria scores with a push kick. Maria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Maria throws a head kick but Bunting moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bunting lands a head shot. Maria tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunting throws a right hand that misses
and Maria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Bunting works Maria's body with a nice hook. Maria swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maria. Bunting misses with a body shot
and Maria counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Maria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunting. We've been informed that Maria has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Maria lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunting off the cage and back into range. Bunting looks to land a left hand but Maria moved out of range nicely. Maria ducks under a wild hook from Bunting. A jab from Bunting finds it's way through Maria's defenses. Bunting misses with a hook.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bunting keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maria's efforts to push away.#BC2# Maria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Bunting. Maria does a little dance to reset his feet. Bunting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maria moves away. Maria steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Maria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Maria slips a straight right by Bunting. Bunting moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMaria. Bunting with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunting takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bunting misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Maria. Those never looked like landing. As Maria looks to move away, Bunting throws a big counter combo but Maria just gets out of the way. Bunting throws a big shot that misses. Bunting dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Maria cracks Bunting with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bunting throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maria counters with a head kick. That will keep Bunting thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Maria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3# Maria looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bunting tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maria manages to circle out of the way. Bunting lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bunting looks to throw the jab but Maria is out of range. Maria looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Bunting jabs Maria right on the nose. Maria blinks but takes it well. Bunting on the wrong end of a nice hook. Maria moves out of range of the body kick. Bunting throws a body punch but Maria moves out of range. Maria looks to land a left hand but Bunting moved out of range nicely. Bunting misses with the combination.
Bunting tries to close the distance and clinch but Maria swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bunting takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maria slips a jab and a cross from Bunting.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bunting steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maria. That one must have hurt.#T4# Maria throws a body kick that misses. Bunting throws a one two combo.
A big left from Bunting misses. No joy there for Bunting, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Bunting catches Maria right on the button with a cross. Maria throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Bunting throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maria counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Bunting is breathing heavily. Maria works the jab nicely. Bunting throws a combination that misses and Maria counters with a stiff right hand. Bunting cracks Maria with a good jab. Bunting takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice uppercut there from Maria. Bunting throws a hook but Maria blocks it. Maria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Bunting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maria. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joaquim Maria will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Borg Bunting's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Bunting tries to work over Maria's front leg with a kick but Maria checks it. #KD2# Maria cracks Bunting with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bunting looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maria finish him?
Maria darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2# Bunting is rocked! Maria blocks a low kick nicely. Bunting just misses with a punch to the body.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Bunting. Maria throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bunting keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maria. Bunting scores with a jab. Maria acknowledges it with a nod of the head. 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! Bunting tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maria paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bunting avoids the head kick by Maria.
Maria thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bunting if he has to take too many more of those.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Maria throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Decent striking displayed by Maria there. Bunting misses with a lunging right hand
and Maria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Maria thuds his right hand into Bunting's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Oh Bunting is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bunting attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Maria has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bunting gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Maria gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bunting is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Maria! Joaquim Maria thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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