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Event:
MMMA 49 Kelly vs James
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
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.#TD2#
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.
#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #REVR##SUB2#
Bunkley Iii has an active guard here but Dog Iii has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Dog Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
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.#T3#
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.
#T4#
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.
#R2##CL2#
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.
#BC2#
Bunkley Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
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. #T1#
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.
#T2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#REVR##T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dog Iii uses it to pass to side control.
#SU#
Dog Iii stands up.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
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!
#R3##CL#
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.#BC2#
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.#CL#
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.
#T1#
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. #ROC#
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. #T2#
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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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 3509 p4p, 432 weight class) and Rickson Dredd (ranked 10503 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Knocksville Girl. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Eliod Bunkley Iii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Rickson Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bunkley Iii moves into the clinch.
Bunkley Iii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dredd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bunkley Iii jumps into guard, dragging Dredd to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dredd defends well.
Dredd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dredd passes Bunkley Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd is working for a kimura but Bunkley Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunkley Iii trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bunkley Iii is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rickson Dredd!
A relieved looking Rickson Dredd 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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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 20
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Macotti misses with the combination.
Macotti misses with a low kick.
Bunkley Iii attempts a counter takedown but Macotti avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Bunkley Iii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Macotti actively working from the bottom here.
Macotti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunkley Iii. #SUB#
Bunkley Iii is working for a kimura but Macotti is defending it quite comfortably.
Bunkley Iii is nestled in close to Macotti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunkley Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Macotti looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bunkley Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Bunkley Iii drops an elbow to the side of Macotti's head. #SUB2#
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunkley Iii lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii thows a huge punch but Macotti dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii looks to land a strike but Macotti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bunkley Iii stands up over Macotti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bunkley Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Macotti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 cracks Macotti with a solid left hand.
Bunkley Iii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkley Iii working some strikes from top position.
Bunkley Iii wants to pass the guard but Macotti is keeping the position.
Bunkley Iii works over Macotti with some ground and pound from guard.
Bunkley Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Macotti is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bunkley Iii frees his head nicely. Oh but Macotti has switched to an armbar! Bunkley Iii is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marco Macotti!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Macotti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMMA London 2
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Bunkley Iii ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davis tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Davis gets caught flat footed, as Bunkley Iii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bunkley Iii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii looking to pass the guard.
Bunkley Iii with a nice head shot there.
Bunkley Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bunkley Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunkley Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis is pulling down on Bunkley Iii's head. It's preventing any offense from Bunkley Iii, at least for the moment.#T1#
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes from guard but Davis blocks nicely.
Bunkley Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Davis pushes a forearm under Bunkley Iii's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bunkley Iii is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector Davis!
A relieved looking Hector Davis 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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Event:
MMMA 27: Maia vs Mercer
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Bunkley Iii with a hook.#TD#
Bunkley Iii shoots in and gets a takedown into Muakbar's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunkley Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunkley Iii postures up and lands a big shot to Muakbar's brow.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Bunkley Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Muakbar.
Muakbar working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muakbar pulls Bunkley Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Bunkley Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Muakbar is working from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunkley Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muakbar has Bunkley Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Muakbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muakbar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bunkley Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunkley Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Muakbar has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunkley Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Muakbar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Muakbar lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Muakbar is sitting in close to Bunkley Iii's body. Bunkley Iii has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Muakbar is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Muakbar is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bunkley Iii.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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.
In defeat, Haji Muakbar stepped up to the mic, saying 'the roid rage just didn't kick in this time'.
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Event:
EVO 02112017
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Bunkley Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Bunting sprawls well. He's pushed Bunkley Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bunkley Iii throws a leg kick but Bunting sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bunting was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've been hearing reports that Bunkley Iii has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Bunting.
It seemed like Bunting was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bunkley Iii dives in for a single leg takedown but Bunting sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Bunkley Iii coming out on top.
Bunkley Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Bunting circles away easily
letting Bunting counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Eliod Bunkley Iii has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunkley Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Bunting makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bunting stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunting throws a big counter head kick but Bunkley Iii avoids it with no problem.
Bunkley Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Bunkley Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bunkley Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Bunting, which made it look bad.
Bunting is looking for the big counter here.
Bunkley Iii cracks a nice hook into Bunting's ribs.#TD#
Bunkley Iii drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bunkley Iii is in close to Bunting's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bunting has control of Bunkley Iii's left arm, preventing Bunkley Iii from doing any damage.
Bunting controls Bunkley Iii momentarily but Bunkley Iii frees himself.
Bunting 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 with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkley Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunting's head.#T2#
Bunting wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunkley Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bunkley Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bunting holds on and takes a little breather.
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 stands up over Bunting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Bunting's guard and throws a big left but Bunting blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bunkley Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bunkley Iii won't allow Bunting to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii lands a couple of digs.
Bunkley Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Bunting is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
Bunkley Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunkley Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bunkley Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunting seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bunting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunkley Iii.
Bunting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Bunting is working from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes from guard but Bunting blocks nicely.
Bunting bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunkley Iii's guard. #REVB##T4#
Bunkley Iii is striking but Bunting is not phased and passes to half guard.
Bunting drops an elbow to the side of Bunkley Iii's head.
Bunting missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bunting is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bunting drops an elbow to the side of Bunkley Iii's head. #SUB#
Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Bunting is keeping busy.
Bunkley Iii misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunkley Iii taking some punishment here, with Bunting in his half guard.
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 cut man is working on Eliod Bunkley Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bunkley Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunting sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bunkley Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bunkley Iii dodges the punch combination from Bunting.
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunting raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bunkley Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bunkley Iii fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bunting to the ground. Bunkley Iii is now in Bunting's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunkley Iii won't allow Bunting to sweep him here.
Bunkley Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bunting looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunting, not yet.
Bunting wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Bunting's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bunkley Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunting has Bunkley Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bunting works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii preventing the sweep.
Bunting keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii cracks Bunting with a solid left hand.
Bunting has momentary wrist control but Bunkley Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Bunkley Iii stands up over Bunting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bunkley Iii looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunkley Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunting has momentary wrist control but Bunkley Iii slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Bunkley Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunting is pulling down on Bunkley Iii's head to control his posture.
Bunting preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunting keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii is in close to Bunting's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bunting controls Bunkley Iii momentarily but Bunkley Iii frees himself.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunkley Iii won't allow Bunting to sweep him here.
Bunting not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunting wants to sweep here but Bunkley Iii controlling him for the moment.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Bunting is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bunkley Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bunkley Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Bunting.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Bunting is working from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunting is trying to keep Bunkley Iii in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bunkley Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Bunting manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bunkley Iii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bunkley Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunting uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bunkley Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunting stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bunkley Iii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bunting quickly recovers to half guard.
Bunting gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bunting is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunkley Iii is aware though and is defending well.
Bunkley Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Bunting gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunting wants to stand but Bunkley Iii is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eliod Bunkley Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eliod Bunkley Iii's cut.
That's time! Bunkley Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bunkley Iii has a takedown stuffed.
Bunkley Iii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunting circles away.
Bunting tries a quick counter leg kick but Bunkley Iii is wise to it.
Bunting takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bunting lands a jab to Bunkley Iii's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunting, as that shot connected.
Bunkley Iii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bunting misses with a body kick.
Bunting feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bunkley Iii's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Bunting cracks Bunkley Iii with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bunting has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bunkley Iii to stand back up!#ROC2#
Bunkley Iii is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunting avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##KD2#
Bunting lands a big uppercut and Bunkley Iii crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bunkley Iii looks OK. Bunting waves Bunkley Iii back to his feet!
Oh Bunkley Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bunting moves in close and cracks Bunkley Iii with a massive right hand! Bunkley Iii, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bunting!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bunting!
John Bunting very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
EVO 284: Napoleon vs Heimendah
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Bunkley Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beaumont counters with a thumping low kick.
Beaumont scores with a nice body kick.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Beaumont counters with a nice body shot.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Beaumont sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cavey Beaumont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Beaumont leaves Bunkley Iii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Beaumont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunkley Iii tries to throw a body punch but Beaumont avoids it by throwing Bunkley Iii back against the cage.
Beaumont pushes Bunkley Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunkley Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bunkley Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beaumont lands a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Eliod Bunkley Iii has been cut.
Beaumont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beaumont.#BC2#
Bunkley Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beaumont lands a jab to Bunkley Iii's midsection.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Beaumont sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Beaumont clinches up against the cage.
Bunkley Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Beaumont.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Beaumont obliges.
Bunkley Iii looks winded!
Beaumont lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beaumont holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Beaumont lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beaumont throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunkley Iiis head.
Bunkley Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Beaumont.
Beaumont stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bunkley Iii blocks the elbow strike.
Bunkley Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beaumont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunkley Iii is trying to push Beaumont away but Beaumont has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Beaumont's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beaumont misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beaumont.
Beaumont pushes Bunkley Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii misses with the head strike.
Bunkley Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Bunkley Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beaumont's elbow. #T2#
Beaumont working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bunkley Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beaumont dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Beaumont struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunkley Iii controls his hands.
Bunkley Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Beaumont controls the action.
Beaumont lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Bunkley Iii - that landed with a thud.
Beaumont misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bunkley Iii fails to land.
Beaumont lands a body punch.
Bunkley Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bunkley Iii misses with the head strike.
Bunkley Iii tries to work over Beaumont's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beaumont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beaumont lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Bunkley Iii is rocked!
Bunkley Iii blocks an uppercut.
Bunkley Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Beaumont finish him?#T3#
Beaumont is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bunkley Iii is defending well for now.
Bunkley Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Beaumont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beaumont scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beaumont throws a big uppercut that drops Bunkley Iii! More strikes from Beaumont and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bunkley Iii lies dazed against the cage as Beaumont celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cavey Beaumont!
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Event:
EVO 274: Hess vs Veide
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tucker, as that shot connected.
Bunkley Iii fails with the takedown
and Tucker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Bunkley Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunkley Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bunkley Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bunkley Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tucker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunkley Iii thinking.
Dan Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii fails with the takedown
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bunkley Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Tucker as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
Bunkley Iii staying out of range there.
Bunkley Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
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!
Tucker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tucker moves forwards but Bunkley Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bunkley Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
Tucker throws a body punch but Bunkley Iii moves out of range.
Bunkley Iii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to avoid it but Bunkley Iii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tucker to the ground. Tucker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dan Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bunkley Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Bunkley Iii closes the distance and clinches up with Tucker, looking for a takedown. Bunkley Iii pushes Tucker against the cage but Tucker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bunkley Iii misses with a hook
and Tucker counters with a nice body shot.
Tucker scores with a body shot.
Bunkley Iii looks winded!
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker scores with a sloppy right hand. Bunkley Iii should have avoided that one.
Bunkley Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tucker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bunkley Iii thinking.
Bunkley Iii slips a jab and a cross from Tucker.
Tucker lands a slapping body shot.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tucker sprawls well. Tucker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Tucker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bunkley Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Bunkley Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2#
Bunkley Iii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunkley Iii prevents Tucker from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunkley Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tucker wants to sweep but no luck.
Tucker is working hard here to advance position.
Bunkley Iii prevents Tucker from getting back to his feet.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes from guard but Tucker blocks nicely.
Tucker controls Bunkley Iii momentarily but Bunkley Iii frees himself. #T3#
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.
Bunkley Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tucker is keeping the position for now.
Tucker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunkley Iii is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bunkley Iii shoots in but Tucker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bunkley Iii has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
No luck for Bunkley Iii with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunkley Iii.
Tucker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
#T4#
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.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunkley Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Tucker sprawls well. He's pushed Bunkley Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tucker sprawls well. Tucker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Tucker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
Bunkley Iii with a poor takedown
and Tucker counters with a right hand to the body.
Tucker lands with a good body shot.
Tucker swings for the body but Bunkley Iii moves out of range.
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunkley Iii manages to avoid it.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Tucker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bunkley Iii avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Tucker punishes Bunkley Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Tucker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunkley Iii.
Tucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bunkley Iii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tucker's waist but Tucker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunkley Iii off to one side.
Tucker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Bunkley Iii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tucker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bunkley Iii on the ground.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bunkley Iii's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunkley Iii can do to turn this around?
Tucker is trying to maintain the position but Bunkley Iii is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker wants to get back to full guard.
Bunkley Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Tucker wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bunkley Iii lands strikes from half guard.
Bunkley Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tucker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tucker wants to get back to full guard.
Bunkley Iii drops an elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Bunkley Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bunkley Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tucker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Tucker is blocking nicely. #T2#
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Bunkley Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Tucker defends the submission attempt.
Bunkley Iii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bunkley Iii thows a huge punch but Tucker dodges it nicely.
Bunkley Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Tucker is defending against the submission attempts here by Bunkley Iii.
Tucker is trying to stand.
#T3#
Tucker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunkley Iii lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii passes into side control, despite Tucker's attempt to control the position.
Bunkley Iii in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tucker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tucker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tucker moves into full guard.
Tucker pulls Bunkley Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Bunkley Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Bunkley Iii won't allow Tucker to sweep him here.
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tucker is looking to stand up but Bunkley Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
Bunkley Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bunkley Iii is working Tucker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bunkley Iii stops Tucker from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliod Bunkley Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tucker digs a good hook to Bunkley Iii's body.
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Bunkley Iii's head but Bunkley Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Bunkley Iii shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tucker's guard.
Bunkley Iii wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Bunkley Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Tucker has wrist control.
Tucker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bunkley Iii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunkley Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Bunkley Iii working some strikes from top position.
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Bunkley Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tucker 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 lands a couple of elbows.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tucker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkley Iii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Bunkley Iii wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet. #T2#
Bunkley Iii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Tucker has wrist control.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Tucker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bunkley Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunkley Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunkley Iii throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bunkley Iii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tucker has his hands clasped together around Bunkley Iii's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Bunkley Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tucker is trying to control but can't.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Bunkley Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bunkley Iii thows a huge punch but Tucker dodges it nicely.
Bunkley Iii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bunkley Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunkley Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tucker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunkley Iii is trying to control. Tucker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bunkley Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
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.
Tucker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tucker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii is looking to stall here but Tucker recovers full guard.
Bunkley Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tucker keeping full guard, as Bunkley Iii tries to pass.
Bunkley Iii wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bunkley Iii trying to hold on to Tucker's head to control him but Tucker postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliod Bunkley Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bunkley Iii 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliod Bunkley Iii!
In his post fight interview, Eliod Bunkley Iii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Infinity: Jungle Warfare
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Diggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bunkley Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and drives through. Diggs sprawls well.#CL2#
Diggs moves into the clinch.
Bunkley Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunkley Iii controls his hands.
Bunkley Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch.
Bunkley Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diggs defends well and Bunkley Iii ends up having to push Diggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bunkley Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Bunkley Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diggs's guard.
Bunkley Iii pushing down on Diggs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Bunkley Iii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diggs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bunkley Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggs defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura but Diggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bunkley Iii to get the leverage.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunkley Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diggs wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping busy.
Diggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bunkley Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Diggs is blocking nicely.
Diggs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Bunkley Iii working over Diggs with some ground and pound. Diggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Bunkley Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diggs is just riding it out for now. Bunkley Iii eventually gives up the hold.
Diggs wants to get back to full guard.
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 throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diggs to regain full guard.
Diggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Diggs's guard and throws a big left but Diggs blocks it. #T3##SUB#
Bunkley Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkley Iii wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
Bunkley Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunkley Iii chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bunkley Iii has gone for a leg lock! Diggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bunkley Iii's guard.#REVB#
Diggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB#
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Diggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diggs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bunkley Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunkley Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunkley Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunkley Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunkley Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Diggs is posturing up here but Bunkley Iii has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Diggs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Diggs has to tap! Slick submission there by Bunkley Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliod Bunkley Iii!
In his post fight interview, Eliod Bunkley Iii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Infinity: Genocidal Tendencies
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bunkley Iii gets caught napping as Fujiati dives in and scores a takedown. Bunkley Iii manages to retain guard.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.
#T1##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Fujiati thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Bunkley Iii working a defensive guard here.
Fujiati trying to control but Bunkley Iii is working from the bottom. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.
#SUB2#
Fujiati thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bunkley Iii is looking for a triangle but Fujiati pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bunkley Iii is looking for a triangle but Fujiati pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4##SUB#
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?
#SUB#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T1#
Bunkley Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fujiati's head.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T2##SUB2#
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. #REVB#
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. #SUB#
Bunkley Iii looking for a guillotine here but Fujiati defends easily.
#SUB#
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.
#REVR##T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T4##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Fujiati is looking for a triangle here but Bunkley Iii uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
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!
#R3##TD#
Bunkley Iii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fujiati is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Fujiati looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!#T2#
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!#SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
Fujiati wants to get back to full guard.
Fujiati regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Fujiati is looking for a triangle but Bunkley Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Fujiati keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
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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Event:
Infinity: Triumph
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Bunkley Iii shoots in but Diggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggs but Diggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Bunkley Iii slips the punch.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Diggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bunkley Iii scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunkley Iii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
Bunkley Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diggs defends it nicely.
Diggs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bunkley Iii is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Bunkley Iii misses with a straight left.
Diggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bunkley Iii with a body shot.
Bunkley Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunkley Iii moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
#TD#
Bunkley Iii scores with a takedown into Diggs's guard.#ES2#
Diggs pushes Bunkley Iii off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Diggs instigates a clinch.
Diggs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bunkley Iii tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Bunkley Iii back against the cage. #BC#
Bunkley Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bunkley Iii gets a double leg takedown into Diggs's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Diggs, not yet. #T2#
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diggs is trying to keep Bunkley Iii in close.
Bunkley Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Diggs has wrist control.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Diggs is pulling down on Bunkley Iii's head. It's preventing any offense from Bunkley Iii, at least for the moment.
Bunkley Iii stands and throws Diggs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bunkley Iii in side control, throwing shots but Diggs defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Diggs sneaks back into half guard.
Diggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diggs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Diggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bunkley Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diggs defends it easily.#SU2#
Diggs stands up and waves to Bunkley Iii to follow him. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Diggs missing with a left hand there. Bunkley Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bunkley Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggs is fending him off so far but Bunkley Iii persists. Nope, Diggs circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Diggs stuffs the takedown.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Eliod Bunkley Iii has been cut.
Bunkley Iii is breathing heavily.
Diggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Diggs. No joy for Bunkley Iii on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunkley Iii blocks a jab.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Bunkley Iii takes one to the chin there.#KD2#
Diggs lands a big right hand that sends Bunkley Iii crashing to the mat! Diggs stays standing though and waves Bunkley Iii back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bunkley Iii is rocked!
Diggs circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bunkley Iii tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Diggs wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alonzo Diggs!
Alonzo Diggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Infinity: Broken Dreams
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Inoue counters with a single leg into guard. Bunkley Iii didn't expect that. #SUB#
Bunkley Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Inoue defends well.
Inoue trying to control but Bunkley Iii is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunkley Iii has control of Inoue's left arm, preventing Inoue from doing any damage. #SUB#
Bunkley Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Inoue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Inoue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bunkley Iii working for a triangle but Inoue defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Inoue drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Inoue as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bunkley Iii screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Inoue! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yuya Inoue!
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Infinity: All In
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Bunkley Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
Vann Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Bunkley Iii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knight sprawls well initially but Bunkley Iii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii seems to be looking for submissions.
Knight manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunkley Iii is one step ahead there.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Bunkley Iii throws an elbow that misses. Knight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunkley Iii's guard. Nice move by Knight!#REVR#
Bunkley Iii controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knight has passed into half guard!
Bunkley Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Bunkley Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Bunkley Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunkley Iii, not yet.
Knight wants to stand but Bunkley Iii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bunkley Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkley Iii has a closed guard, preventing Knight from standing up.
Our spies down at at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems inform us that Bunkley Iii has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Knight gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bunkley Iii.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Knight cracks Bunkley Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bunkley Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Knight leaves Bunkley Iii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Bunkley Iii into the cage. #TD2#
Bunkley Iii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knight to the mat! Knight manages to get full guard.
Bunkley Iii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Knight takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bunkley Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Knight moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Knight wants to stand but Bunkley Iii is controlling his arm.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Knight postures up.
Knight tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bunkley Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Knight keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Knight has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Knight motions for Bunkley Iii to come forward. Knight throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Bunkley Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bunkley Iii looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Bunkley Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Vann Knight will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bunkley Iii with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bunkley Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Vann Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knight can pounce on him.
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch up.
Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight throws a wild body kick that Bunkley Iii sees coming a mile off.
Bunkley Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knight feints and then cracks Bunkley Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bunkley Iii down.
Bunkley Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunkley Iii, as that shot connected.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunkley Iii shoots in but Knight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Knight finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bunkley Iii shoots and misses
and Knight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bunkley Iii is breathing heavily.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice cross by Knight.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Bunkley Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bunkley Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knight. Knight obviously looking to wear him down.
Bunkley Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bunkley Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunkley Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Knight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Knight fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bunkley Iii just manages to avoid it.
Bunkley Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knight is fending him off so far but Bunkley Iii persists. Nope, Knight circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunkley Iii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunkley Iii off to one side.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bunkley Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vann Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunkley Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight connects with the punch.
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knight looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunkley Iii can do to turn this around?
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Bunkley Iii misses.
Knight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Bunkley Iii with that takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii with a poor takedown
and Knight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Bunkley Iii fails to land the takedown.
Bunkley Iii drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Knight lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Bunkley Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Bunkley Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bunkley Iii misses with an uppercut
and Bunkley Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight scores with a kick to the body.
Knight throws a leg kick which misses Bunkley Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Bunkley Iii tries to avoid it.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight cracks Bunkley Iii with a good jab.
Bunkley Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunkley Iii ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Bunkley Iii looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
Bunkley Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunkley Iii is just out of range.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a nice uppercut.
Vann Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Knight throws out a powerful jab.
Knight lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunkley Iii looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
Knight lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vann Knight dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch up
and Knight counters with a nice leg kick.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Bunkley Iii manages to avoid it.
Bunkley Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Knight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunkley Iii.
Vann Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bunkley Iii.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Bunkley Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunkley Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Knight.
Bunkley Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Bunkley Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and Knight counters with a nice leg kick.
Bunkley Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bunkley Iii has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Bunkley Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bunkley Iii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Knight is looking to counter punch.
Knight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight connects with a jab.
Bunkley Iii ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Bunkley Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Bunkley Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Bunkley Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Bunkley Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Bunkley Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Knight connects with a right hand. Bunkley Iii shakes it off.
Bunkley Iii with a poor takedown
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunkley Iii.
A good leg kick by Knight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bunkley Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bunkley Iii. That did some damage!#TD2#
Bunkley Iii gets a double leg takedown into Knight's guard.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knight looking for a sweep. Not yet Knight, not yet. #T3#
Knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Knight stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
Bunkley Iii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Knight.
Bunkley Iii dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Bunkley Iii's head and hops out.
Bunkley Iii throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bunkley Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight, which made it look bad. #T4#
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Knight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bunkley Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Bunkley Iii moved out of range.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knight!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
Knight lands the left hand.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunkley Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Knight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vann Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knight has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vann Knight!
Vann Knight decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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