Bunch loses his first match.
He was pushed out early in the first period, but scored a blast double about halfway through the period to tie the score at 1. Late in the period he attempted a front headpinch, and was caught on his back and pinned. They coaches protested the call, but no change.
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http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2009/worlds/default.php?EventID=21976The Bulgarian now needs to make the finals for Bunch to have a chance at the wrestleback.