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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 Minowa Fujiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bunkley Iii might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Knocksville Girl. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Minowa Fujiati was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 cm
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193 lbs
29 - 28 - 1 |
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189 cm
39
269 lbs
20 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
29 - 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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Minowa Fujiati! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bunkley Iii gets caught napping as Fujiati dives in and scores a takedown. Bunkley Iii manages to retain guard. Fujiati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunkley Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiati has managed to get both his arms back between Bunkley Iii's legs - danger averted. Bunkley Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujiati can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fujiati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunkley Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiati has managed to get both his arms back between Bunkley Iii's legs - danger averted. Bunkley Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujiati can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bunkley Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fujiati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunkley Iii is keeping the position for now. Fujiati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bunkley Iii's head. Fujiati trying to control but Bunkley Iii is working from the bottom. Bunkley Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fujiati gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Fujiati postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunkley Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fujiati defends it easily. Fujiati tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunkley Iii is retaining full guard. Bunkley Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fujiati gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Fujiati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunkley Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiati has managed to get both his arms back between Bunkley Iii's legs - danger averted. Fujiati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunkley Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiati has managed to get both his arms back between Bunkley Iii's legs - danger averted. Bunkley Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fujiati defends well. Fujiati lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fujiati pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunkley Iii is keeping the position for now. Fujiati thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii working a defensive guard here.
Fujiati trying to control but Bunkley Iii is working from the bottom. Bunkley Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujiati can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bunkley Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fujiati's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Bunkley Iii looking to control.
Fujiati thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bunkley Iii is looking for a triangle but Fujiati pushes his legs off easily.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a triangle but Fujiati pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fujiati defends well. Fujiati wants to control from the top but Bunkley Iii keeps moving. Fujiati with a nice head shot there. Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Fujiati from controlling successfully. Fujiati keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunkley Iii's head. Fujiati scoring with punches to the head and body. Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fujiati is pushing down on Bunkley Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bunkley Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Fujiati has managed to sneak the leg through. Fujiati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fujiati pulls his head out easily. Bunkley Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujiati's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujiati's back! Bunkley Iii loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fujiati hold on?
Bunkley Iii has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fujiati has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Fujiati tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fujiati rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bunkley Iii drops an elbow to the side of Fujiati's head. Bunkley Iii slips a nice elbow through Fujiati's hands, connecting with Fujiati's forehead. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bunkley Iii connects with a nice short shot to Fujiati's temple. Bunkley Iii working over Fujiati with some ground and pound. Fujiati looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Fujiati tries to get to full guard but Bunkley Iii has control of the leg. Bunkley Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fujiati with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. 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.
Fujiati walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bunkley Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Fujiati gets double underhooks and turns Bunkley Iii into the cage. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunkley Iii. Fujiati keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. 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 shoots in for a double leg but Fujiati sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fujiati defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fujiati is trying to defend but Bunkley Iii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Fujiati looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunkley Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Fujiati is looking for a sweep. Bunkley Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bunkley Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Fujiati moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunkley Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fujiati's head. Fujiati had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bunkley Iii defends it easily. Bunkley Iii landing with the ground and pound. Fujiati utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Fujiati escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bunkley Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bunkley Iii working some strikes from top position. Bunkley Iii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bunkley Iii with a nice head shot there. Fujiati has momentary wrist control but Bunkley Iii slips an elbow through the middle. Bunkley Iii cracks Fujiati with a solid left hand. Bunkley Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Eliod Bunkley Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fujiati looking for a guillotine here but Bunkley Iii defends easily.
Bunkley Iii chips away with some ground and pound. Bunkley Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Fujiati gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the 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 wants to sweep but no luck. Bunkley Iii looking for a guillotine here but Fujiati defends easily.
Bunkley Iii working for a triangle but Fujiati defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bunkley Iii is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fujiati has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunkley Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Fujiati's legs - danger averted. Bunkley Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Fujiati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunkley Iii is one step ahead there. Bunkley Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fujiati has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bunkley Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Fujiati is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bunkley Iii lands a couple of digs. Bunkley Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bunkley Iii works over Fujiati with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fujiati escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bunkley Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bunkley Iii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fujiati is looking for a triangle here but Bunkley Iii uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bunkley Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Fujiati is defending well. Bunkley Iii in side control lands a decent elbow. Bunkley Iii cracks Fujiati with a big right hand but Fujiati just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fujiati takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bunkley Iii is putting a hurting on Fujiati here, landing some big shots from side control. Check out the look on Bunkley Iii's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliod Bunkley Iii dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bunkley Iii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Fujiati is looking to improve his position.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura here.
Fujiati has hold of Bunkley Iii's hands but Bunkley Iii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Fujiati works his way to full guard. Good work. Bunkley Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujiati can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bunkley Iii trying to control but Fujiati is working from the bottom. Bunkley Iii scoring with some ground and pound. Bunkley Iii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Fujiati looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunkley Iii lands a couple of digs. Bunkley Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Fujiati is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Bunkley Iii pushing down on Fujiati's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Bunkley Iii is nestled in close to Fujiati, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Fujiati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunkley Iii pulls his head out easily. Bunkley Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Fujiati looking for submissions off his back. Bunkley Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Minowa Fujiati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fujiati has hold of Bunkley Iii's hands but Bunkley Iii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bunkley Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Fujiati is looking for a sweep. Bunkley Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bunkley Iii lands with a punch from half guard. Bunkley Iii drops an elbow to the side of Fujiati's head. Fujiati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bunkley Iii lands strikes from half guard. Nice strikes from Bunkley Iii there. Fujiati on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fujiati looking for submissions off his back. Bunkley Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bunkley Iii winds up and cracks Fujiati with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Fujiati wants to get back to full guard. Ground and pound from Bunkley Iii. Fujiati looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bunkley Iii drops an elbow to the side of Fujiati's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bunkley Iii lands a nice short elbow. Bunkley Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bunkley Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujiati keeps working. Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fujiati wants to get back to full guard. Fujiati regains full guard. Nicely done. Fujiati is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bunkley Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fujiati wants to sweep but no luck. Bunkley Iii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bunkley Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Fujiati is looking for a triangle but Bunkley Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Fujiati keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully. Fujiati working for a triangle but Bunkley Iii defends it easily.
Fujiati has momentary wrist control but Bunkley Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Eliod Bunkley Iii showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bunkley Iii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliod Bunkley Iii! Eliod Bunkley Iii was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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