PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sheng Chung Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii has chosen Knocksville Girl as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Chung Lin
vs
Bunkley Iii

184 cm
29
182 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

185 cm
32
193 lbs
24 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
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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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheng Chung Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Lin. That snapped Bunkley Iii's head back.
Bunkley Iii dives in and grabs Lin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes down on Bunkley Iii's head and hops out.
Lin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bunkley Iii shoots in but Lin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lin lands with a kick to the temple. Bunkley Iii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Eliod Bunkley Iii has been cut.

Bunkley Iii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii wants to control from the top but Lin keeps moving.
Lin is pulling down on Bunkley Iii's head. It's preventing any offense from Bunkley Iii, at least for the moment.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin is working hard here to advance position.
Bunkley Iii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bunkley Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
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 chips away with some ground and pound.
My spies in Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems inform me that Bunkley Iii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lin is on top in guard.

Bunkley Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bunkley Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lin defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bunkley Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lin trying to control but Bunkley Iii is working from the bottom.
Lin postures up in Bunkley Iii's guard and throws a big left but Bunkley Iii blocks it.

Bunkley Iii looking for a guillotine here but Lin defends easily.
Lin with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin content to stall in guard here.
Lin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lin trying to control but Bunkley Iii is working from the bottom.
Lin won't allow Bunkley Iii to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bunkley Iii looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lin has picked Bunkley Iii up and slammed him! Bunkley Iii can't keep hold of the triangle and Lin manages to pass to side control!
Bunkley Iii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bunkley Iii sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Lin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin trying to control the action but Bunkley Iii is working from the bottom.
Lin is really struggling to control Bunkley Iii but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bunkley Iii taking some punishment here, with Lin in his half guard.

Bunkley Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lin pulls his head out easily.
Lin prevents Bunkley Iii from improving his position.
Bunkley Iii taking some punishment here, with Lin in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lin trying to control from half guard but Bunkley Iii is working away.
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 Sheng Chung Lin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eliod Bunkley Iii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lin but Lin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lin. Bunkley Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunkley Iii at a distance.
Lin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bunkley Iii wants to clinch.
Bunkley Iii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lin circles away.
Lin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunkley Iii can do to turn this around?
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a double leg but Lin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sheng Chung Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Lin lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunkley Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lin thumps Bunkley Iii with a low kick.
Bunkley Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Lin gets double underhooks and turns Bunkley Iii into the cage.
Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunkley Iii closes the distance and clinches up with Lin, looking for a takedown. Bunkley Iii pushes Lin against the cage but Lin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bunkley Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunkley Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bunkley Iii somewhat.
No luck for Bunkley Iii with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Lin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lin throws a wild body kick that Bunkley Iii sees coming a mile off.
Bunkley Iii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lin tries to avoid it but Bunkley Iii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lin to the ground. Lin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Lin misses its intended target.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunkley Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Lin counters with a series of strikes. Bunkley Iii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bunkley Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lin.
Lin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii is breathing heavily.
Bunkley Iii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lin's waist but Lin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunkley Iii off to one side.
Sheng Chung Lin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunkley Iii swings for the body but Lin moves out of range.
Bunkley Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bunkley Iii misses with a right hand
and Lin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lin as he jumps to the side.
Lin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunkley Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Lin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bunkley Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Lin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lin tries to clinch but Bunkley Iii moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii is defended easily by Lin.
Bunkley Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lin scoring well with a low kick there.
Lin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bunkley Iii takes a kick to the side of the head.

Bunkley Iii is rocked!
Lin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bunkley Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Lin finish him?
Good leg kick by Lin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunkley Iii dives in and grabs Lin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes down on Bunkley Iii's head and hops out.
Lin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bunkley Iii avoids it.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lin but Lin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lin throws a big counter combination but Bunkley Iii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bunkley Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Lin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Lin misses.
Bunkley Iii shoots in but Lin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lin lands a leg kick that knocks Bunkley Iii off balance momentarily.
Bunkley Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunkley Iii takes a swing at Lin's ribcage but misses.
Lin is looking to slow Bunkley Iii down with leg kicks.
Bunkley Iii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheng Chung Lin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eliod Bunkley Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but Lin shows good takedown defense.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Lin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheng Chung Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bunkley Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Lin gets double underhooks and turns Bunkley Iii into the cage.
Lin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunkley Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunkley Iii misses with a double jab.
Bunkley Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lin counter with a right hand.
Bunkley Iii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bunkley Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Lin counters with a right hand to the body.
Bunkley Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Lin.
Lin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and drives through. Lin sprawls well.
Bunkley Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lin defends well and Bunkley Iii ends up having to push Lin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lin misses the target.
Lin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lin tests Bunkley Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunkley Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bunkley Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Lin sprawls well. He's pushed Bunkley Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bunkley Iii with a poor takedown
and Lin scores with a counter punch that sends Bunkley Iii to the canvas! Lin smells blood - he's punishing Bunkley Iii with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bunkley Iii has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheng Chung Lin!
After the big win, Sheng Chung Lin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.