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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Knocksville Girl. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunkley Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morgan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bunkley Iii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morgan lands a takedown into guard.
Morgan won't allow Bunkley Iii to sweep him here.
Morgan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunkley Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunkley Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bunkley Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bunkley Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunkley Iii working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkley Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morgan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunkley Iii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morgan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bunkley Iii dodges the ground and pound from Morgan.
Bunkley Iii tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position.
Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bunkley Iii to see if he's OK.
Morgan working the body and head with strikes.
Morgan working away.
Bunkley Iii is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan advances nicely into full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bunkley Iii is wriggling around trying to escape.
Morgan with shots to the head and body - Bunkley Iii looks very uncomfortable down there.
Morgan lands a big shot there that rocks Bunkley Iii but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bunkley Iii is working to get back to half guard.
Morgan looking to finish Bunkley Iii with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bunkley Iii!
Morgan unloading with bombs!
Morgan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morgan dominating with strikes here.
Bunkley Iii is bucking up trying to escape but Morgan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Morgan unloading with bombs!
Morgan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bunkley Iii's face.
Bunkley Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bunkley Iii is rocked!
Bunkley Iii is looking to improve his position but Morgan isn't that keen on the idea.
Morgan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morgan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morgan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Morgan looking to finish Bunkley Iii with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bunkley Iii!
Oh Bunkley Iii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Morgan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bunkley Iii is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bunkley Iii regains half guard.
Morgan slips a nice elbow through Bunkley Iii's hands, connecting with Bunkley Iii's forehead.
Bunkley Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
Bunkley Iii is trying to control but can't.
Morgan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Bunkley Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
Morgan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bunkley Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bunkley Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan thows a huge punch but Bunkley Iii dodges it nicely.
Morgan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bunkley Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunkley Iii gets full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Morgan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bunkley Iii rushes Morgan and presses him up against the cage.
Morgan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morgan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bunkley Iii regains guard immediately.
Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
Eric Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bunkley Iii will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Morgan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morgan chips away with some ground and pound.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunkley Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan postures up and lands a big shot to Bunkley Iii's brow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morgan works over Bunkley Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunkley Iii looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Morgan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morgan trying to control the action but Bunkley Iii is working from the bottom.
Morgan is chipping away with strikes.
Morgan working away.
Morgan advances to mount.
BOOM! Morgan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bunkley Iii in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bunkley Iii can't escape the position.
Bunkley Iii is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura but Bunkley Iii is defending well.
Bunkley Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morgan is working away from the top position though.
Bunkley Iii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bunkley Iii tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Morgan working the head and body with strikes.
Morgan seems to be working for a kimura but Bunkley Iii defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morgan 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.
Morgan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Bunkley Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Bunkley Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan working the head and body with strikes.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunkley Iii keeps working.
Morgan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bunkley Iii tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morgan.
Ground and pound from Morgan.
Bunkley Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan is trying to control. Bunkley Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bunkley Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bunkley Iii rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bunkley Iii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morgan has Bunkley Iii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunkley Iii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morgan blocks a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Morgan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bunkley Iii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Morgan.
Bunkley Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Morgan is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bunkley Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bunkley Iii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morgan is working for takedown but Bunkley Iii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morgan wants to take the fight to the mat but Bunkley Iii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bunkley Iii tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
Bunkley Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morgan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bunkley Iii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bunkley Iii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunkley Iii lands a body shot.
Bunkley Iii lands a left hand.
Bunkley Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Bunkley Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Bunkley Iii on the inside.
Bunkley Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunkley Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgan's hands.
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bunkley Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bunkley Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bunkley Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position but instead, Morgan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bunkley Iii into the cage.
Bunkley Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Bunkley Iii prevents the takedown attempt.
Eric Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunkley Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morgan.
Bunkley Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Morgan wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunkley Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bunkley Iii fails to land.
Bunkley Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunkley Iii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morgan blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunkley Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bunkley Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bunkley Iii fails to land.
Bunkley Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunkley Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bunkley Iii pushes Morgan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunkley Iii misses with some punches.
Bunkley Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan being controlled against the cage.
Bunkley Iii works on Morgan's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunkley Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bunkley Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunkley Iii stops a takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan blocks an uppercut.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunkley Iii lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunkley Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morgans head.
Bunkley Iii pushes Morgan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliod Bunkley Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morgan 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 Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Morgan!
A relieved looking Eric Morgan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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