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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bunkley Iii might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Knocksville Girl. The crowd seem to be enjoying Simengwa's choice of entrance music: Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali. Eliod Bunkley Iii has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Simengwa has momentary wrist control but Bunkley Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Simengwa looking for a guillotine here but Bunkley Iii defends easily.
Simengwa keeping full guard, as Bunkley Iii tries to pass.
Simengwa is trying to control the position but Bunkley Iii postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simengwa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunkley Iii defends well.
Simengwa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simengwa has momentary wrist control but Bunkley Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simengwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunkley Iii defends it easily.
Simengwa 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.
Bunkley Iii postures up and lands a big shot to Simengwa's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunkley Iii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simengwa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simengwa has escaped and now he's on top!
Bunkley Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simengwa defends it easily.
Simengwa advances position into side control!
Simengwa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bunkley Iii is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii tries to buck Simengwa off but Simengwa is having none of it.
Simengwa tries for a kimura but Bunkley Iii is defending well.
Bunkley Iii sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is not content to let Simengwa control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Simengwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Bunkley Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
I've been told that Simengwa has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Bunkley Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simengwa wants to pass the guard but Bunkley Iii is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunkley Iii is trying to maintain the position but Simengwa is very close to passing his half guard.
Bunkley Iii gets back to full guard.
Simengwa is pushing down on Bunkley Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bunkley Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Simengwa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simengwa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is trying to maintain the position but Simengwa is very close to passing his half guard.
Simengwa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunkley Iii moves into full guard.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simengwa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunkley Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simengwa wants to control from the top but Bunkley Iii keeps moving.
Simengwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Simengwa from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Simengwa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simengwa works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Simengwa from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliod Bunkley Iii dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Simengwa checks a leg kick.
Simengwa throws a big shot that misses.
Bunkley Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simengwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bunkley Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Bunkley Iii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simengwa wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simengwa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Simengwa gets back to full guard.
Bunkley Iii connects with a couple of short punches.
Bunkley Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simengwa working for a triangle but Bunkley Iii defends it easily.
Bunkley Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Simengwa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa has his foot on Bunkley Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunkley Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bunkley Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simengwa wants to stand but Bunkley Iii is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bunkley Iii has given up his back. Will we see Simengwa going for some submissions?
Bunkley Iii just trying to survive but Simengwa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bunkley Iii is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simengwa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Simengwa gets his hands free as Bunkley Iii looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii wants to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simengwa wants to control but Bunkley Iii manages to buck him off and is now in Simengwa's guard! Nice work there by Bunkley Iii!
Bunkley Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simengwa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eliod Bunkley Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunkley Iii with a nice head shot there.
Bunkley Iii distracts Simengwa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simengwa wants to sweep here but Bunkley Iii controlling him for the moment.
Bunkley Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bunkley Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simengwa keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simengwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simengwa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simengwa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Simengwa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bunkley Iii defends well.
Bunkley Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bunkley Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunkley Iii landing some decent shots from guard.
Bunkley Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunkley Iii with a nice head shot there.
Bunkley Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Simengwa is looking for a triangle but Bunkley Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Simengwa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simengwa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simengwa is breathing heavily.
Bunkley Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bunkley Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bunkley Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bunkley Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii with a nice head shot there.
Simengwa is rocked!
Bunkley Iii won't allow Simengwa to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simengwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simengwa is keeping the position for now.
Bunkley Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliod Bunkley Iii dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bunkley Iii looking to score a takedown here. Simengwa is defending well but Bunkley Iii drives through and ends up in Simengwa's guard.
Simengwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunkley Iii is one step ahead there.
Simengwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii postures up and lands a big shot to Simengwa's brow.
Bunkley Iii distracts Simengwa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bunkley Iii wants to pass the guard but Simengwa is keeping the position.
Simengwa has his foot on Bunkley Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunkley Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkley Iii landing some decent shots from guard.
Simengwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simengwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simengwa is still in real trouble! Can Bunkley Iii finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa has his foot on Bunkley Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunkley Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Simengwa seems to have recovered his senses.
Bunkley Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bunkley Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bunkley Iii distracts Simengwa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bunkley Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bunkley Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of digs.
Bunkley Iii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simengwa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simengwa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunkley Iii working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simengwa controls Bunkley Iii momentarily but Bunkley Iii frees himself.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simengwa keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bunkley Iii cracks Simengwa with a solid left hand.
Bunkley Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bunkley Iii postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Simengwa covers up, he's hurt! Bunkley Iii keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bunkley Iii and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bunkley Iii can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eliod Bunkley Iii!
After the fight, Eliod Bunkley Iii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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