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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Knocksville Girl. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diggs's choice of entrance music: Trick Daddy - In Da Wind. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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193 lbs
30 - 28 - 1 |
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32
186 lbs
20 - 9 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 28 - 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
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alonzo Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Diggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bunkley Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and drives through. Diggs sprawls well.
Diggs moves into the clinch.
Bunkley Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunkley Iii controls his hands.
Bunkley Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diggs breaks the clinch.
Bunkley Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diggs defends well and Bunkley Iii ends up having to push Diggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bunkley Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bunkley Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diggs's guard.
Bunkley Iii pushing down on Diggs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunkley Iii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diggs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggs defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs is trying is best to control the position here.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura but Diggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bunkley Iii to get the leverage.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunkley Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diggs wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping busy.
Diggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bunkley Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Diggs is blocking nicely.
Diggs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii working over Diggs with some ground and pound. Diggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bunkley Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diggs is just riding it out for now. Bunkley Iii eventually gives up the hold.
Diggs wants to get back to full guard.
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 throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diggs to regain full guard.
Diggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Diggs's guard and throws a big left but Diggs blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkley Iii wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
Bunkley Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunkley Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii has gone for a leg lock! Diggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bunkley Iii's guard.
Diggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Diggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bunkley Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunkley Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunkley Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunkley Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunkley Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs is posturing up here but Bunkley Iii has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Diggs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Diggs has to tap! Slick submission there by Bunkley Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliod Bunkley Iii!
In his post fight interview, Eliod Bunkley Iii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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