PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Poutsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii comes to the cage accompanied by Knocksville Girl. Tim Poutsi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bunkley Iii
vs
Poutsi

185 cm
33
193 lbs
25 - 20 - 1

183 cm
30
200 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

GREEN!160
Spartan Nutrition

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 25 - 20 - 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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Poutsi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poutsi's waist but Poutsi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunkley Iii off to one side.
Poutsi with the counter takedown but Bunkley Iii avoids it easily.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poutsi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Bunkley Iii finds it's way through Poutsi's defenses.
Bunkley Iii avoids the head kick by Poutsi.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Poutsi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poutsi as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunkley Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poutsi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bunkley Iii somewhat.
Poutsi takes a swing at Bunkley Iii's ribcage but misses.
Bunkley Iii shoots and misses
and Poutsi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poutsi misses with a low kick as Bunkley Iii jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii fails to land the takedown.
Poutsi stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunkley Iii.
Poutsi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunkley Iii blocks a leg kick.

Poutsi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bunkley Iii did well to prevent Poutsi getting side control.
Poutsi working the head and body with strikes.
Poutsi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bunkley Iii defending well though.
Poutsi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bunkley Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poutsi pulls his head out easily.
Bunkley Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poutsi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bunkley Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poutsi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poutsi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poutsi wants to control from the top but Bunkley Iii keeps moving.

Bunkley Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poutsi passes into half guard.
Poutsi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poutsi stalling.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Poutsi connects with a nice short shot to Bunkley Iii's temple.
Bunkley Iii wants to improve his position but Poutsi is controlling well.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poutsi controlling the pace.
Bunkley Iii is not content to let Poutsi control the position.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bunkley Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poutsi.
Poutsi trying to pass the guard but Bunkley Iii defending well.
Bunkley Iii is not content to let Poutsi control the position.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep. Poutsi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poutsi slows the pace down in half guard.
Poutsi trying to pass the guard but Bunkley Iii defending well.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Poutsi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Poutsi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Poutsi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunkley Iii.
Poutsi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt

and Poutsi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bunkley Iii's guard.

Bunkley Iii working for a triangle but Poutsi defends it easily.

Bunkley Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poutsi defends it easily.

Bunkley Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poutsi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poutsi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutsi postures up.

Bunkley Iii looking for a guillotine here but Poutsi defends easily.
Poutsi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunkley Iii's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi distracts Bunkley Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Poutsi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poutsi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Poutsi passes Bunkley Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poutsi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Poutsi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Poutsi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Bunkley Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poutsi pulls his head out easily.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Poutsi postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poutsi lands a nice short elbow.
Bunkley Iii tries to get to full guard but Poutsi has control of the leg.
Poutsi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tim Poutsi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poutsi stalling away here and it's allowed Bunkley Iii to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Poutsi looking to pass the guard.

Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poutsi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Poutsi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poutsi wants to control from the top but Bunkley Iii keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bunkley Iii is looking for a triangle but Poutsi pushes his legs off easily.
Poutsi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bunkley Iii tries to bench press Poutsi off him but Poutsi keeps the position.
Poutsi scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bunkley Iii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bunkley Iii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poutsi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bunkley Iii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bunkley Iii gets back to half guard.
Bunkley Iii wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poutsi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunkley Iii with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Bunkley Iii has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Poutsi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Poutsi!
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poutsi works to advance to full mount. Bunkley Iii defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bunkley Iii working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poutsi lands a heavy elbow.
Poutsi lands a big shot there that rocks Bunkley Iii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bunkley Iii working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Poutsi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii is defended easily by Poutsi.
Poutsi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bunkley Iii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poutsi's waist but Poutsi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunkley Iii off to one side.
Poutsi feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunkley Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poutsi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bunkley Iii somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutsi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bunkley Iii. That did some damage!
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bunkley Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bunkley Iii feints and as Poutsi raises his hands in defense, Bunkley Iii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bunkley Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Poutsi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunkley Iii is one step ahead there.
Poutsi controlling Bunkley Iii's posture.
Bunkley Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Poutsi has wrist control.
Bunkley Iii postures up.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave inform us that Poutsi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bunkley Iii postures up in Poutsi's guard and throws a big left but Poutsi blocks it.
Poutsi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poutsi is on top in guard.

Bunkley Iii trying to control the position.

Bunkley Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poutsi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bunkley Iii looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Poutsi has picked Bunkley Iii up and slammed him! Bunkley Iii can't keep hold of the triangle and Poutsi manages to pass to side control!
Poutsi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bunkley Iii down.
Bunkley Iii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Poutsi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Poutsi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Poutsi trying to control from half guard but Bunkley Iii is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Poutsi postures up.
Nice strikes from Poutsi there.
Poutsi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunkley Iii keeps working.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep. Poutsi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poutsi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bunkley Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bunkley Iii flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Poutsi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bunkley Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
Bunkley Iii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Poutsi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bunkley Iii!
Poutsi is landing with some decent strikes but Bunkley Iii is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi lands a big shot there that rocks Bunkley Iii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Poutsi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Poutsi is having none of it.
Bunkley Iii is looking to get to half guard.
Bunkley Iii tries to hold on but Poutsi postures up.
Poutsi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bunkley Iii is looking to escape.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poutsi looking to finish Bunkley Iii with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bunkley Iii!
Tim Poutsi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poutsi controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Poutsi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poutsi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Poutsi!
Tim Poutsi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.