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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Iii (ranked 2816 p4p, 351 weight class) and Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 3797 p4p, 444 weight class). Bunkley Iii has chosen Knocksville Girl as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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185 cm
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193 lbs
33 - 32 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dog Iii defends it nicely.
Dog Iii misses with a looping right.
Bunkley Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dog Iii defends well and Bunkley Iii ends up having to push Dog Iii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and bounces Dog Iii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dog Iii trying to control the position.
Bunkley Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunkley Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bunkley Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Bunkley Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunkley Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Dog Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bunkley Iii has an active guard here but Dog Iii has managed to pass into half guard.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep. Dog Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Dog Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep.
Dog Iii is staying tight to Bunkley Iii's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dog Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunkley Iii keeps working.
Bunkley Iii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Dog Iii politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dog Iii prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dog Iii's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Dog Iii stalls from top position.
Bunkley Iii is trying to improve his position.
Bunkley Iii tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dog Iii easily slips into full mount!
Bunkley Iii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bunkley Iii is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog Iii blocks Bunkley Iii's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Dog 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.
Dog Iii avoids the attempt from Bunkley Iii to control.
Bunkley Iii keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dog Iii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bunkley Iii working to try and regain half guard.
Bunkley Iii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunkley Iii tries to lock up and control but Dog Iii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bunkley Iii felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bunkley Iii is looking to improve his position but Dog Iii isn't that keen on the idea.
Dog Iii content just to control the position here.
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 Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bunkley Iii rushes Dog Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Dog Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dog Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunkley Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunkley Iii backwards.
Dog Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Dog Iii blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dog Iii.
Bunkley Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Dog Iii won't allow it.
Bunkley Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bunkley Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bunkley Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunkley Iii scores with a takedown into Dog Iii's guard.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of elbows.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.
Bunkley Iii with a nice head shot there.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Bunkley Iii postures up.
Dog Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dog Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Bunkley Iii works over Dog Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog Iii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bunkley Iii postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii with a nice head shot there.
Bunkley Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bunkley Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dog Iii controlling Bunkley Iii's posture.
Bunkley Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Dog Iii's guard and throws a big left but Dog Iii blocks it.
Bunkley Iii is fighting to break Dog Iii's control of his arms but Dog Iii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bunkley Iii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dog Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bunkley Iii has Dog Iii in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dog Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunkley Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dog Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Bunkley Iii's legs - danger averted.
Bunkley Iii looking for a guillotine here but Dog Iii defends easily.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dog Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dog Iii uses it to pass to side control.
Dog Iii stands up.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Dog Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii prevents a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Dog Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dog Iii.
A short right from Dog Iii.
Bunkley Iii digs a right hand into Dog Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dog Iii's gas tank.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunkley Iii tries to throw a body punch but Dog Iii avoids it by throwing Bunkley Iii back against the cage.
Bunkley Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Bunkley Iii tries to work over Dog Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunkley Iii blocks a body shot from Dog Iii.
Bunkley Iii wants to break free but Dog Iii has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eliod Bunkley Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dog Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dog Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog Iii cracks Bunkley Iii with a nice body shot.
Dog Iii gets through Bunkley Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunkley Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dog Iii cracks the inside of Bunkley Iii's front leg.
Dog Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bunkley Iii.
Dog Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Bunkley Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunkley Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dog Iii's elbow.
Mad Dog Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii is working Bunkley Iii over against the cage.
Bunkley Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunkley Iii is trying to break free.
Dog Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunkley Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii pushes Bunkley Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunkley Iii tries to throw a body punch but Dog Iii avoids it by throwing Bunkley Iii back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dog Iii - that landed with a thud.
Dog Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Dog Iii gets through Bunkley Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dog Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunkley Iii can do to turn this around?
Dog Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunkley Iii is rocked!
Dog Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Dog Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dog Iii works on Bunkley Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands with a right to the head.
Bunkley Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog Iii finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Dog Iii on the inside.
Dog Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dog Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bunkley Iii to his knees! Dog Iii keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
In his post fight interview, Mad Dog 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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