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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii comes to the cage accompanied by Knocksville Girl. Rahapussi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Caged in A Rage . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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190 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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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
12 - 11 - 0, 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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunkley Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahapussi.
Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahapussi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Rahapussi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii has a takedown stuffed.
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 with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rahapussi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bunkley Iii really felt that one!
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Rahapussi counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rahapussi as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a double leg but Rahapussi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rahapussi misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunkley Iii misses the target.
Rahapussi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bunkley Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bunkley Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Rahapussi counter with a right hand.
Rahapussi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bunkley Iii's head.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Rahapussi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahapussi ducks right into an uppercut from Bunkley Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rahapussi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rahapussi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahapussi misses with a leg kick.
Rahapussi throws the left hand but Bunkley Iii avoids the punch easily.
Rahapussi throws a hook to the side of Bunkley Iii's head but Bunkley Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahapussi stuffs the takedown.
Bunkley Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rahapussi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Rahapussi.
Bunkley Iii shoots and misses
and Rahapussi counters with a solid body kick.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and Rahapussi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahapussi scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahapussi cracks Bunkley Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bunkley Iii is looking to clinch but Rahapussi is avoiding it.
Bunkley Iii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rahapussi pinned against the cage. Rahapussi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rahapussi misses with a low kick.
Rahapussi scores with a jab. Bunkley Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bunkley Iii clinches.
Bunkley Iii digs a right hand underneath Rahapussi's ribcage. Rahapussi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rahapussi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunkley Iii blocks a body shot from Rahapussi.
Bunkley Iii misses with a body punch.
Rahapussi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunkley Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bunkley Iii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii prevents Rahapussi from improving his position.
Bunkley Iii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rahapussi wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping busy.
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 is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rahapussi!
Bunkley Iii landing punches.
Bunkley Iii with a couple of short strikes.
Rahapussi is trying to escape the mount.
Bunkley Iii putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rahapussi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rahapussi wants to hold on but Bunkley Iii pushes him 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 Eliod Bunkley Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bunkley Iii shoots for a takedown but Rahapussi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bunkley Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahapussi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rahapussi.
Bunkley Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 misses with a takedown attempt
and Rahapussi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but Rahapussi shows good takedown defense.
Bunkley Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rahapussi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahapussi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and drives through. Rahapussi sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Rahapussi.
A big left from Rahapussi misses.
Bunkley Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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 doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rahapussi counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rahapussi misses its intended target.
Bunkley Iii fails with the takedown
and Rahapussi counters with a straight right hand.
Rahapussi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rahapussi as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii is defended easily by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and Rahapussi counters with a straight right hand.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Rahapussi counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bunkley Iii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunkley Iii tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahapussi gets back to half guard.
Rahapussi trying to control here.
Rahapussi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bunkley Iii's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bunkley Iii's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rahapussi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Eliod Bunkley Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Bunkley Iii's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii breaks Rahapussi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Rahapussi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunkley Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahapussi is aware though and is defending well.
Bunkley Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rahapussi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Rahapussi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahapussi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi wants to control from the top but Bunkley Iii keeps moving.
Rahapussi forces his way into half guard.
Bunkley Iii tries to roll over but Rahapussi keeps him under control.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Rahapussi trying to mount his opponent but Bunkley Iii defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunkley Iii is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Rahapussi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bunkley Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Rahapussi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bunkley Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Rahapussi.
Bunkley Iii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Rahapussi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahapussi pulls Bunkley Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Bunkley Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bunkley Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahapussi is keeping the position for now.
Rahapussi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bunkley Iii passes into side control.
Bunkley Iii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rahapussi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bunkley Iii but great work by Rahapussi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi is looking to take a break and control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bunkley Iii manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rahapussi's best efforts.
Rahapussi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rahapussi wants to take a breather but Bunkley Iii is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii wants to get back to full guard but Rahapussi has passed into side control.
Rahapussi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bunkley Iii has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Bunkley Iii manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rahapussi's best efforts.
Bunkley Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Rahapussi is looking to take a break and control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahapussi tries to pass to full mount but Bunkley Iii defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii gets full guard.
Bunkley Iii looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rahapussi has picked Bunkley Iii up and slammed him! Bunkley Iii can't keep hold of the triangle and Rahapussi manages to pass to side control!
Rahapussi wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him busy.
Bunkley Iii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rahapussi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rahapussi tries to pass to full mount but Bunkley Iii defends it.
Bunkley Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi wants to pass to mount but Bunkley Iii is defending the position.
Rahapussi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Bunkley Iii regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunkley Iii looking for subs off his back but Rahapussi has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eliod Bunkley Iii.
I think Bunkley Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliod Bunkley Iii!
Eliod Bunkley Iii 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.
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energy
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hype
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