PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii has chosen Knocksville Girl as his entrance music. Albert Fish could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eliod Bunkley Iii's chin.

Fish
vs
Bunkley Iii

183 cm
20
195 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
194 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

•• Beast Mode ••

FinnSubs
PWNAGE™ (WOT)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Fish!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunkley Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Fish.
Bunkley Iii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fish's waist but Fish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunkley Iii off to one side.

Bunkley Iii gets a takedown into half guard.

Fish is defending against the submission attempts here by Bunkley Iii.
Fish is looking to escape.

Bunkley Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Fish is defending well.

Bunkley Iii seems to be looking for submissions.
Bunkley Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish is trying to stand.

Bunkley Iii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fish holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fish is trying to get back to full guard.
Bunkley Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunkley Iii is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bunkley Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bunkley Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fish's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bunkley Iii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fish is trying to control but can't.
Bunkley Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunkley Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bunkley Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fish tries to roll over but Bunkley Iii keeps him under control.

Bunkley Iii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fish is looking to escape.

Bunkley Iii is working for a kimura but Fish is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii wants to take a breather but Fish is having none of it.

Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura but Fish is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bunkley Iii to get the leverage.
Fish is trying to control but can't.

Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fish defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii thows a huge punch but Fish dodges it nicely.
Bunkley Iii trying to control from half guard but Fish is working away.
Bunkley Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Fish makes his way to full guard, as Bunkley Iii worked for a kimura.
Bunkley Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunkley Iii is in close to Fish's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliod Bunkley Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Fish.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Fish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Bunkley Iii feints and as Fish raises his hands in defense, Bunkley Iii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fish has his hands on Bunkley Iii's head, controlling the position.
Fish wants to stand but Bunkley Iii is controlling the position.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fish trying to control the position.
Bunkley Iii trying to move into half guard but instead Fish has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bunkley Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Bunkley Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fish wants to stand but Bunkley Iii is controlling his posture from full guard.

Bunkley Iii working for submissions but it's allowed Fish to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is trying to get back to full guard.

Fish moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bunkley Iii.

Fish stands up.
Fish connects with a jab.
Fish stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Albert Fish 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 a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish connects with a body shot.
Bunkley Iii blocks a head kick by Fish.

Bunkley Iii gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fish trying to hold on to Bunkley Iii's head to control him but Bunkley Iii postures up.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Bunkley Iii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bunkley Iii.
Fish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
Fish regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fish wants to stand up but Bunkley Iii is controlling him.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Fish's guard and throws a big left but Fish blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Fish's guard and throws a big left but Fish blocks it.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Fish's guard and throws a big left but Fish blocks it.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bunkley Iii avoids the body shot from Fish.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bunkley Iii clinches up against the cage.
Bunkley Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Fish avoiding damage as Bunkley Iii throws knees to the body.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position but instead, Fish has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bunkley Iii into the cage.
Bunkley Iii is trying to drag Fish to the mat but Fish just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bunkley Iii tries a body shot but Fish blocks it.

Bunkley Iii has Fish pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bunkley Iii pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fish tumbling to the mat - Bunkley Iii dives into Fish's guard.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunkley Iii looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fish 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 ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii pushing down on Fish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Bunkley Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Fish defends the submission attempt.
Bunkley Iii thows a huge punch but Fish dodges it nicely.

Bunkley Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Fish defends the submission attempt.
Fish is concentrating on defense, preventing Bunkley Iii from advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fish makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fish but Fish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Nice takedown defense from Fish. No joy for Bunkley Iii on that attempt.
Bunkley Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunkley Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fish as he avoids it easily.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Fish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Albert Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bunkley Iii needs to keep his hands up - Fish had a free shot at his head there.
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Fish tries to sprawl out of it but Bunkley Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunkley Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Bunkley Iii's shoulder, as Bunkley Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fish defends it nicely.
Fish lands a head shot.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Fish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunkley Iii.
Fish jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fish. No joy for Bunkley Iii on that attempt.
Bunkley Iii moves forwards but Fish connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Eliod Bunkley Iii has been cut.
Fish walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bunkley Iii drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fish swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bunkley Iii's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Fish!
Albert Fish retains his middleweight title!
Albert Fish very nearly forgot to thank •• Beast Mode •• 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.