PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Bullet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Knocksville Girl. Jake Bullet will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bunkley Iii
vs
Bullet

185 cm
33
193 lbs
25 - 21 - 1

178 cm
32
189 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good 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 - 21 - 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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Bullet!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Bullet misses.
Bunkley Iii swinging wildly here.
Bullet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Bullet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bullet.
No luck for Bunkley Iii with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bullet lands a big head kick that sends Bunkley Iii tumbling to the mat! Bullet takes a step backwards and waves Bunkley Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Eliod Bunkley Iii has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bullet forces Bunkley Iii back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullet.
Bullet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunkley Iiis head.

Bullet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bunkley Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii goes for a double leg but Bullet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bullet continues to drive forward.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Bullet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Bullet has closed the distance and engaged Bunkley Iii in a clinch.
Bullet blocks a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunkley Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bunkley Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Bunkley Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bunkley Iii misses with some punches.
Bullet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bullet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullet lands with a left to the head.
Bullet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bullet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunkley Iii tries to throw a body punch but Bullet avoids it by throwing Bunkley Iii back against the cage.
Bullet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunkley Iii backwards.
Bullet lands a hook that snaps the head of Bunkley Iii backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunkley Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Bullet manages to break the clinch.
Jake Bullet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bullet stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bullet. Beautiful body shot.
Bullet tries a head kick but it misses.

Bunkley Iii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bunkley Iii showed some decent athleticism there.
Bullet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bullet trying to control here.
Bunkley Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bullet trying to hold on to Bunkley Iii's head to control him but Bunkley Iii postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bunkley Iii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bullet has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bunkley Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bullet moves into full guard.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bullet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii preventing the sweep.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunkley Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Bullet's guard and throws a big left but Bullet blocks it.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of elbows.
Bunkley Iii connects with a couple of short punches.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Bullet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bunkley Iii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Bunkley Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bullet is aware though and is defending well.

Bunkley Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bullet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bullet trying to control but Bunkley Iii is working from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii is trying to keep Bullet in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bullet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eliod Bunkley Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bunkley Iii moves into the clinch.
Bunkley Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bullet.
Bullet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bunkley Iii is trying to break free.
Bullet lands with a right to the head.
Bunkley Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bullet or not.
Bullet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunkley Iii blocks the elbow strike.
Bullet lands with a short shot to the head.
Bullet tries to land knees in the clinch but Bunkley Iii avoids the damage to the body.
Bullet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunkley Iii avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet prevents a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunkley Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullet.
Bullet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullet prevents a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet missing with knees to the body.
Bullet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunkley Iii backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunkley Iii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunkley Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bunkley Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Bullet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Bullet tries to sprawl but Bunkley Iii drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bullet is trying to get back to full guard.
Bullet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Bullet is blocking nicely.
Bullet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bunkley Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bullet has Bunkley Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Bunkley Iii postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunkley Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunkley Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bullet keeping full guard, as Bunkley Iii tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bullet holds on and takes a little breather.
Bunkley Iii won't allow Bullet to sweep him here.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bullet is on top in guard.

Bunkley Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Bullet is proving a slippery customer.

Bunkley Iii has his foot on Bullet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bullet works his way back into a safe position though.

Bunkley Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bullet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bullet working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunkley Iii's head.
Bullet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Bunkley Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bullet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bullet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Bullet postures up.
Bullet wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him busy.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Bullet postures up.
Bunkley Iii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullet taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bullet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eliod Bunkley Iii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Bullet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bunkley Iii has time to react.

Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bunkley Iii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bullet wants to control but Bunkley Iii postures up.
Bullet tries to improve position but can't.
Bullet is trying to control Bunkley Iii's posture but Bunkley Iii avoids it.
Bullet tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet wants to control but Bunkley Iii postures up.

Bunkley Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bullet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bunkley Iii looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bullet is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet dodges the ground and pound from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bullet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bunkley Iii lands some shots froms side control.
Bunkley Iii working away.
Bullet tries to buck Bunkley Iii off but Bunkley Iii is having none of it.
Bunkley Iii in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bunkley Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Bullet struggling a bit here.
Bunkley Iii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullet dodges the ground and pound from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet struggling a bit here.
Bunkley Iii creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bullet sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bunkley Iii throws an elbow but Bullet slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bunkley Iii with the ground and pound but Bullet regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bullet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bullet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bullet wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunkley Iii throws an elbow that misses. Bullet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunkley Iii's guard. Nice move by Bullet!
Bullet is pushing down on Bunkley Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bunkley Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Bullet has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is trying to control but Bullet manages to pass to mount!
Bullet raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bunkley Iii is looking to get to half guard.
Bunkley Iii tries to hold on but Bullet pushes him away.
Bunkley Iii is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bullet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bullet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bullet putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet working Bunkley Iii over with strikes here.
Bunkley Iii is looking to improve his position but Bullet isn't that keen on the idea.
Bullet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jake Bullet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bullet controlling the position easily from mount.
Bunkley Iii regains half guard.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bunkley Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bullet pulls his head out easily.
Bullet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eliod Bunkley Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bullet 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bullet!
After winning the bout, Jake Bullet thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.