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Event:
The Island Season 6, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Schmo misses the shot to the body.
Schmo tests Bunks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Jami Bunks has been cut.
Bunks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Schmo clinches with his opponent.
Bunks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bunks prevents a body shot from Schmo.
Schmo can't find room to land a body shot as Bunks controls the action.
Schmo cracks Bunks with a nice body shot.
Schmo scores with a shot to the side of Bunks's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bunks is trying to drag Schmo to the mat but Schmo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Schmo cracks Bunks with a nice body shot.#T1#
Schmo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schmo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jami Bunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Schmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunks goes for a double leg but Schmo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schmo continues to drive forward.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schmo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schmo tests Bunks's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Schmo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bunks quickly recovers to half guard.
Schmo throwing shots but Bunks is blocking nicely.
Schmo drops an elbow to the side of Bunks's head.
Bunks won't allow Schmo to pass to mount.
Schmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bunks's head.
Schmo is nestled in close to Bunks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
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!
Schmo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bunks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmo.
Schmo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bunks is hurt! He's hurt bad - Schmo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bunks from any more punishment! Congratulations to Schmo! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Schmo!
A relieved looking Joe Schmo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Bunks walks into a straight right hand from Doodle.
Wang Doodle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunks fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doodle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bunks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doodle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bunks fails with the takedown.
Bunks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jami Bunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunks goes for a double leg but Doodle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doodle continues to drive forward.
Doodle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doodle misses the shot to the body.
Doodle misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doodle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Jami Bunks has been cut.#CL2#
Doodle instigates a clinch.
Bunks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doodle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#KD2#
Doodle drops Bunks onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bunks is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bunks is rocked!#T1#
Doodle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunks's elbow.
Bunks looking for a takedown.
Doodle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Bunks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doodle misses with a punch to the body.
Bunks seems to have got his legs back now.
Doodle throws a big uppercut that drops Bunks! More strikes from Doodle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bunks lies dazed against the cage as Doodle celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Doodle!
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Event:
LIA 39: Must Be Exhausting
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Bunks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard.
White looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bunks lands a nice short elbow.
Bunks lands with a punch from half guard.
Bunks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bunks is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now.
Bunks drops an elbow to the side of White's head.
Bunks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Bunks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunks working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White taking some punishment here, with Bunks in his half guard. #T1#
Bunks lands with a punch from half guard.
Bunks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bunks 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. #SU#
Bunks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bunks shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Bunks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Bunks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bunks lands in his opponent's guard.
Bunks lands a couple of digs.
White should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
White trying to keep a closed guard but Bunks is proving a slippery customer.
Bunks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bunks is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bunks with a nice head shot there.
Bunks is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bunks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunks is working hard here to advance position.
Bunks cracks White with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunks landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
White has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bunks has passed into side control.
White taking a bit of punishment here - Bunks scoring with strikes.
Bunks cracks White with a big right hand but White just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Bunks is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
Bunks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bunks wants to control but White is keeping him busy. #T4#
Bunks scoring with punches from side control.
Bunks scores with punches from side control.
White taking a bit of punishment here - Bunks scoring with strikes.
Bunks landing strikes. #SUB#
Bunks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Bunks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bunks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunks trying to control the position but White is working away.
Bunks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Bunks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Bunks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bunks cracks White with a solid left hand.
Bunks postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Bunks lands a couple of elbows.
Bunks connects with a couple of short punches.
Bunks stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
White is rocked!
Bunks passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard.
White is still in real trouble! Can Bunks finish him?
Bunks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White is breathing heavily.
Bunks working the head and body with strikes.
Bunks lands a big elbow - White is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bunks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jami Bunks!
The defeated John White had this to say: 'Darn, I lost... Well I guess I need more training. I will be back!!'.
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Event:
LIA 36: Call The Medics
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Nelson does it's job there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bunks.
Nelson connects with a right hand. Bunks shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Jami Bunks has been cut.#KD#
Nelson drops Bunks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bunks looks back up at him and smiles so Nelson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Bunks is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson cracks Bunks with a left hook right on the temple and Bunks goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Nelson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bunks is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duke Nelson!
Our winner, Duke Nelson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
LIA 32: Unchecked Aggression
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Duke shoots in and bounces Bunks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Duke slips nicely into half guard.
Duke throws a strike but Bunks avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duke pushing down on Bunks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Duke thows a huge punch but Bunks dodges it nicely.
Duke works his way into full mount!
Duke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Duke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bunks gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Duke there. #SUB#
Bunks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bunks is defending against the submission attempts here by Duke.
Duke passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Duke is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bunks to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bunks shrugs it off. #T2##SUB2#
Duke goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bunks is on top in guard.
Bunks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunks distracts Duke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Duke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bunks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bunks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bunks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bunks throws an elbow that misses. Duke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunks's guard. Nice move by Duke!#REVB##T3#
Duke wants to control from the top but Bunks keeps moving.
Duke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bunks throws a strike but Duke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bunks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duke manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Duke is pulling down on Bunks's head to control his posture.
Bunks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Bunks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunks.
Bunks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duke's head.
Bunks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunks wanted to stand there but Duke had control of the position.
Bunks prevents Duke from getting back to his feet.
Duke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Duke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunks with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Duke will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bunks darts in looking for a takedown but Duke gets double underhooks and turns Bunks into the cage.
Duke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Bunks moves into the clinch.
Bunks struggles to land a body shot inside as Duke controls his hands.
Bunks prevents the takedown attempt.
Duke is looking for a takedown.
Bunks is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Duke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bunks can't fight it off and eventually Duke manages to take the fight to the floor. Bunks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bunks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Duke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bunks controls Duke momentarily but Duke frees himself.
Duke trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bunks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Duke wants to control but Bunks is keeping him busy.
Bunks parries the strikes from Duke easily there. Duke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bunks to escape.
Bunks is looking to regain half guard here but Duke keeps moving and retains side control.
Bunks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bunks tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Duke misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bunks tries to buck Duke off but Duke is having none of it.
Duke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Duke controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jami Bunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duke pinned against the cage. Duke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Bunks backs off Duke throws a huge counter combo but Bunks manages to avoid it all.
Duke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Bunks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Duke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bunks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bunks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bunks's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Duke goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bunks escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Bunks winds up and cracks Duke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Duke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Duke shoots and misses #CL#
and Bunks counters by moving into the clinch.
Bunks is looking for a takedown.
Duke tries to break the clinch but Bunks is controlling the position.
Duke blocks an uppercut.
Duke is working for takedown but Bunks is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Duke has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bunks is trying to keep an underhook but Duke manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bunks pushes Duke off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Bunks drives through with a takedown into Duke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Bunks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duke seems keen to control Bunks's posture.
Bunks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunks lands a couple of digs.
Bunks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bunks won't allow Duke to sweep him here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bunks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bunks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke has momentary wrist control but Bunks slips an elbow through the middle.
Bunks cracks Duke with a solid left hand.
Duke pulls Bunks in close to prevent any damage.
Bunks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duke has momentary wrist control but Bunks slips an elbow through the middle.
Bunks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bunks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bunks throws a strike but Duke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Duke trying to control but Bunks is working from the bottom.
Bunks lands some strikes from the bottom.#SU2#
Duke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bunks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jami Bunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bunks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Bunks is nestled in close to Duke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bunks prevents Duke from improving his position.
Bunks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bunks wants to control but Duke is keeping him busy.
Duke taking some punishment here, with Bunks in his half guard.
Bunks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duke defending well though.
Duke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunks.
Jami Bunks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Duke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duke is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jami Bunks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duke 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Duke!
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Event:
LIA 29: Calmer Than You Are
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Nierer lands with a nice body punch.
Nierer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nierer lands a jab to Bunks's midsection.
Bunks looks winded!
Nierer lands with a hook. Bunks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bunks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Nierer moves into the clinch successfully.
Nierer is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Nierer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nierer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nierer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nierer lands a right hand. #ROC#
Bunks is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nierer gets through Bunks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bunks is still on wobbly legs! Can Nierer finish him?
Nierer lands a body shot.
Nierer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nierer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bunks seems to have recovered his senses.
Bunks takes a shot to the head.
Nierer is muscling Bunks up against the cage and as Bunks bounces back off, Nierer cracks him with a huge right hand! Bunks crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uri Nierer!
Uri Nierer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
LIA 25: In Bed With Everybody
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Von Erich misses with a series of wild punches.
Bunks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bunks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Erich pinned against the cage. Von Erich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Von Erich just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Erich connects with a right hand. Bunks shakes it off.
Von Erich misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Von Erich.
Von Erich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Erich connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Von Erich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Bunks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Von Erich!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Von Erich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Bunks tries to stand but Von Erich is controlling his head.
Bunks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bunks lands some shots froms side control.
Bunks misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Bunks tries for a kimura but Von Erich is defending well.
Von Erich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bunks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Erich has hold of Bunks's hands but Bunks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bunks slips a nice elbow through Von Erich's hands, connecting with Von Erich's forehead.
Von Erich is trying to stand.
Von Erich moves into full guard.
Bunks stands up over Von Erich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Bunks throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Von Erich wriggles free and stands up.
Bunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Bunks with that takedown attempt.
David Von Erich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jami Bunks.#TD#
Von Erich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bunks's guard.
Von Erich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Erich throws an elbow that misses. Bunks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Erich's guard. Nice move by Bunks!#REVB#
Bunks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Erich wants to stand and escape but Bunks is having none of it.
Von Erich pulls Bunks in close to prevent any damage.
Bunks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunks landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Erich has his hands on Bunks's head, controlling the position.
Bunks throwing strikes but missing.
Von Erich looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Erich, not yet.
Von Erich trying to control the position here.
Bunks preventing the sweep. #ES#
Von Erich pushes Bunks off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Von Erich thuds his right hand into Bunks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
David Von Erich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bunks tries for a takedown but Von Erich circles away easily
letting Von Erich counter with a right hand.
Von Erich tries to bum rush Bunks with a series of wild strikes but Bunks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Von Erich misses with a two punch combination.
Bunks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Erich avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Von Erich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bunks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Erich prevents it.
Bunks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Erich is defending well.#BC#
Von Erich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Erich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Erich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Von Erich scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Von Erich dominated that round.
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#
Von Erich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunks manages to avoid it.
Von Erich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bunks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Erich finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunks's head.
Jami Bunks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Erich throws a series of punches but Bunks moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Erich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bunks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Von Erich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunks.
Bunks defending well as Von Erich loads up on a big left hand.
David Von Erich is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Erich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunks's hands.
Nice sprawl there from Von Erich as Bunks shoots in.
Von Erich tries to bum rush Bunks with a series of wild strikes but Bunks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Bunks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bunks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Von Erich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bunks dives in for a single leg takedown but Von Erich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Von Erich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Erich wants it to stay on the feet.
David Von Erich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jami Bunks.
Bunks is breathing heavily.
Von Erich lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Bunks needs to keep his hands up - Von Erich had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Von Erich there.
Bunks fails with the takedown
and Von Erich counters with a left to the body.
Von Erich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Von Erich drives through with a takedown into Bunks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Von Erich wants to control from the top but Bunks keeps moving.
Von Erich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Von Erich postures up and lands a big shot to Bunks's brow.
Von Erich with a nice head shot there.
Von Erich is in close to Bunks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Erich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Von Erich scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Von Erich stands up over Bunks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Erich chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Bunks is rocked!
Von Erich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bunks is still in real trouble! Can Von Erich finish him?
Von Erich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Erich gets to his feet and stands over Bunks, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bunks felt that one! Von Erich unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bunks from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Von Erich!
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Event:
LIA 19: He Fixes The Cable?
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ilram is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bunks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Ilram both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Bunks shoots in and gets a takedown into Ilram's guard.#SUB#
Ilram is looking for a triangle but Bunks pushes his legs off easily.
Bunks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunks lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Bunks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ilram has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunks has managed to get both his arms back between Ilram's legs - danger averted.
Bunks throwing strikes from guard but Ilram blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ilram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ilram has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bunks has passed into side control.
#T1#
Bunks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ilram definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ilram taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ilram is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bunks working the head with strikes.
Bunks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ilram tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bunks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bunks looks up at the clock and then as Ilram takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bunks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ilram takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bunks lands some shots froms side control.
Bunks lands an elbow.
Ilram tries to buck Bunks off but Bunks is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilram takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ilram tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunks lands an elbow.
Bunks works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ilram taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bunks is putting a hurting on Ilram here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#
Ilram is rocked!
Check out the look on Bunks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Ilram is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ilram wants to control but Bunks postures up.
Bunks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ilram some visible discomfort.
Bunks working the head and body with strikes.
Bunks scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ilram is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bunks can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jami Bunks!
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Event:
LIA 15: At Least It's An Ethos
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Bunks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bunks tries to move to mount but Kaai blocks the move with his legs.
Bunks is putting a hurting on Kaai here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaai tries to buck Bunks off but Bunks is having none of it.
Bunks 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.
Kaai is still trying to improve position.
Kaai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bunks 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.
Kaai gets full guard.
Bunks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bunks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bunks postures up and lands a big shot to Kaai's brow.
Bunks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Bunks preventing the sweep.
Bunks chips away with some ground and pound.
Bunks working some strikes from top position.
Bunks lands a couple of elbows.
Bunks is working Kaai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Kaai is rocked!#T1#
Bunks loads up on a big left hand. Kaai felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bunks looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kaai can't hide his disappointment, as Bunks celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jami Bunks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bunks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mykael manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mykael wants to get back to his feet but Bunks passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Bunks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mykael wants to get back to full guard but Bunks has passed into side control.
Mykael wants to control but Bunks postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Bunks tries to advance to mount but Mykael denies him.
Bunks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mykael sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bunks controls the position.
Bunks wants to stand but Mykael has his arm trapped.
Mykael seems a little lost for a moment, as Bunks dominates the positioning.
Bunks prevents Mykael from escaping the position.
Bunks wants to stand but Mykael is controlling his arm.
Mykael wants to get back to his feet but Bunks drags him back down.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Mykael's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mykael tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bunks defends well and Mykael ends up having to push Bunks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mykael tries for a takedown but Bunks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mykael tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bunks throws a sloppy head kick and Mykael moves out of range easily.
Bunks leaves Mykael with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bunks tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Mykael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mykael fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mykael shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Bunks gets the takedown into side control.
Bunks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mykael is breathing heavily.
Mykael takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bunks has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Bunks controlling from the full mount.
Bunks with the ground and pound from mount.
Bunks controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mykael reaches up to try and control the position but Bunks seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mykael rolls and tries to escape and now Bunks has his back!
Mykael trying to control the position but Bunks manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Mykael showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bunks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Good control from Bunks.
I really don't envy Mykael right now.
Mykael is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mykael can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bunks is looking for the choke from the back position but Mykael is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Bunks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bunks looking to score a takedown here. Mykael is defending well but Bunks drives through and ends up in Mykael's guard.
Mykael is looking to stand back up but Bunks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mykael. #REVR##SU2#
Bunks decides to stand up.
Mykael avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Bunks gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Bunks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mykael knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mykael can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Bunks staying calm.
Mykael is not content to let Bunks control the position.
Bunks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bunks tries to stand but Mykael is controlling his head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bunks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bunks is working Mykael over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Bunks crashes against the mat.
Mykael throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB2#
Bunks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bunks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mykael manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Bunks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bunks 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#
Bunks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mykael has hold of Bunks's hands but Bunks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mykael looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bunks is thwarting Mykael's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Bunks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mykael tries to roll over but Bunks keeps him under control.
Mykael wants to control but Bunks passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mykael looking for a sweep but Bunks has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Bunks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mykael's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bunks clinches. #BC2#
Bunks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Bunks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mykael wants to get back to his feet but Bunks is dominant here and he's now got Mykael's back!
Mykael tries to break free.
Bunks has good solid back control here. #T1#
Mykael just trying to survive but Bunks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bunks controlling from the back.
Mykael is in bad spot here.
Mykael trying to get back to his feet but Bunks is in full control for now.
Bunks softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bunks keeps control of the position as Mykael tries to break free.
Bunks has good solid back control here. #T2#
Bunks lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mykael hold on?!
Bunks has the hooks in. Mykael is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Mykael right now.
Bunks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bunks is continuing to stall.#T3#
Let's hope that Bunks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Bunks has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mykael is in real trouble here. Bunks gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mykael is tapping out! Bunks wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jami Bunks!
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