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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii comes to the cage accompanied by Knocksville Girl. Dynamite has chosen Pet as his entrance music. Black Dynamite is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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193 lbs
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202 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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
26 - 22 - 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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite scores with a jab to the body.
Dynamite misses with a head kick.
Bunkley Iii slips under a jab from Dynamite.
Bunkley Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dynamite but Dynamite pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bunkley Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Dynamite's guard.
Dynamite wants to sweep here but Bunkley Iii controlling him for the moment.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bunkley Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dynamite looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bunkley Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dynamite working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunkley Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunkley Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bunkley Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dynamite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Dynamite is trying to control the position but Bunkley Iii postures up.
Bunkley Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of elbows.
Dynamite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Bunkley Iii's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dynamite has momentary wrist control but Bunkley Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bunkley Iii stands up over Dynamite, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bunkley Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Dynamite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bunkley Iii keeping full guard, as Dynamite tries to pass.
Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dynamite has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bunkley Iii is proving hard to escape from.
Bunkley Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bunkley Iii is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunkley Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunkley Iii throws an elbow that misses. Dynamite uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunkley Iii's guard. Nice move by Dynamite!
Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Dynamite from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dynamite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunkley Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dynamite passes into side control.
Bunkley Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
Bunkley Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Dynamite postures up.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliod Bunkley Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Bunkley Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dynamite gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Dynamite is working from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii throws an elbow that misses. Dynamite uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunkley Iii's guard. Nice move by Dynamite!
Dynamite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunkley Iii is keeping the position for now.
Dynamite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunkley Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dynamite's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunkley Iii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dynamite wants to sweep but no luck.
Dynamite has momentary wrist control but Bunkley Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Dynamite looking for a guillotine here but Bunkley Iii defends easily.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes from guard but Dynamite blocks nicely.
Dynamite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii stands up over Dynamite, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dynamite manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bunkley Iii looks for a takedown but Dynamite sprawls well.
Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dynamite as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynamite ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dynamite throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunkley Iii.
Dynamite throws a lazy right hand but Bunkley Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dynamite cracks Bunkley Iii with a good jab.
It looks like Eliod Bunkley Iii has been cut.
Dynamite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Bunkley Iii misses.
Dynamite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunkley Iii shoots in and drives through. Dynamite sprawls well.
Bunkley Iii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dynamite to the ground. Bunkley Iii is now in Dynamite's guard.
Dynamite uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Dynamite tries to sprawl out of it but Bunkley Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dynamite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunkley Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dynamite is trying to keep Bunkley Iii in close.
Dynamite wants to sweep but no luck.
Dynamite controlling the position.
Bunkley Iii prevents Dynamite from getting back to his feet.
Dynamite is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunkley Iii being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bunkley Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Dynamite has wrist control.
Bunkley Iii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite trying to control the position.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Dynamite has control of Bunkley Iii's left arm, preventing Bunkley Iii from doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Dynamite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunkley Iii's guard.
Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Dynamite from controlling successfully.
Eliod Bunkley Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunkley Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dynamite defends it easily.
Dynamite wants to stand but Bunkley Iii is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Dynamite 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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bunkley Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Bunkley Iii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dynamite.
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Dynamite tries to sprawl out of it but Bunkley Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dynamite manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dynamite looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dynamite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dynamite was covering up waiting for the punch and Bunkley Iii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dynamite manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii is defended easily by Dynamite.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with a two punch combination.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dynamite as he avoids it easily.
Dynamite is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dynamite moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bunkley Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dynamite looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunkley Iii throws a hook but Dynamite blocks it.
Bunkley Iii walks into a left hand.
Dynamite lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Black Dynamite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Bunkley Iii. That snapped Dynamite's head back.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense.
Dynamite looks to land a left hand but Bunkley Iii moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii avoids the head kick by Dynamite.
Nice sprawl there from Dynamite as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Dynamite throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunkley Iii moves out of range as Dynamite strikes.
Bunkley Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dynamite connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bunkley Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Dynamite manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bunkley Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dynamite - that will leave a mark!
Bunkley Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dynamite misses with a body kick.
Bunkley Iii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dynamite sprawls well initially but Bunkley Iii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dynamite regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bunkley Iii.
Dynamite has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dynamite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bunkley Iii is in close to Dynamite's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dynamite looking to control.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dynamite wants to sweep here but Bunkley Iii controlling him for the moment.
Dynamite wants to get back to his feet but Bunkley Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dynamite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bunkley Iii manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunkley Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dynamite has managed to get both his arms back between Bunkley Iii's legs - danger averted.
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Dynamite's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dynamite works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Dynamite from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dynamite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunkley Iii is keeping the position for now.
Bunkley Iii looking for a guillotine here but Dynamite defends easily.
Dynamite showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Dynamite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dynamite 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Dynamite!
Black Dynamite thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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