PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Matei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii comes to the cage accompanied by Knocksville Girl. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bunkley Iii
vs
Matei

185 cm
22
194 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

182 cm
27
194 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

PWNAGE™

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marius Matei!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matei throws a leg kick but Bunkley Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, jab by Bunkley Iii - just one landing.
Matei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matei looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunkley Iii is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Bunkley Iii finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Matei misses with the combination.
Bunkley Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matei scores with a nice strike.
Matei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Matei. No joy for Bunkley Iii on that attempt.
Matei swinging wildly here.
Matei misses with a series of wild punches.
Matei tries to clinch there but Bunkley Iii circles away.
Bunkley Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matei swings for the body but Bunkley Iii moves out of range.
Matei tries to clinch but Bunkley Iii moves out of range.

Bunkley Iii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matei to the mat! Matei manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Matei's guard and throws a big left but Matei blocks it.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Matei's guard and throws a big left but Matei blocks it.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Matei has control of Bunkley Iii's left arm, preventing Bunkley Iii from doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bunkley Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Matei has wrist control.
Matei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Matei's guard and throws a big left but Matei blocks it.
Matei is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunkley Iii is one step ahead there.
Matei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matei keeping full guard, as Bunkley Iii tries to pass.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Matei's guard and throws a big left but Matei blocks it.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunkley Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matei lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bunkley Iii!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matei postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bunkley Iii looks a forlorn figure.
Bunkley Iii can't escape the position.
Bunkley Iii holds of for dear life.

Matei looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Matei trying to control but Bunkley Iii is having none of it.
Matei pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bunkley Iii is trying to escape the mount.
Matei raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matei tries to control but Bunkley Iii wriggling away.
Bunkley Iii tries to reverse the position but Matei maintains control.
Matei pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Matei is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bunkley Iii has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Matei landing shots from mount.
Bunkley Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bunkley Iii tries to reverse the position but Matei maintains control.
Matei unloading with bombs!
Matei with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matei sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Matei landing strikes from the mount and Bunkley Iii is in trouble!
Matei lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marius Matei dominated that round.
That's time! Bunkley Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bunkley Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matei.
Bunkley Iii has a takedown stuffed.

Matei gets a clinch.
Bunkley Iii misses with a punch to the body.

Bunkley Iii breaks from the clinch.

Bunkley Iii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Matei!
Matei is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bunkley Iii controlling the pace for now.
Matei wants to hold on but Bunkley Iii pushes him away.
The referee warns Matei that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Bunkley Iii looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Marius Matei has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bunkley Iii thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matei tries to reverse the position but Bunkley Iii maintains control.
Matei tries to hold on but Bunkley Iii pushes him away.
Matei blocking the ground and pound.
Matei is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bunkley Iii is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matei can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bunkley Iii is landing with some decent strikes but Matei is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Matei is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Matei keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bunkley Iii lands a nice shot to the head.
Bunkley Iii scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Matei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunkley Iii punching from mount but Matei doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Matei keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matei sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Matei has hold of Bunkley Iii's hands but Bunkley Iii slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bunkley Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matei defending well though.
Matei is looking to improve his position.
Bunkley Iii looks to land a strike but Matei avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bunkley Iii won't allow Matei to sweep him here.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.

Bunkley Iii drops back looking for a leg! Matei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matei manages to kick Bunkley Iii off! Bunkley Iii jumps back into Matei's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is fighting to break Matei's control of his arms but Matei is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunkley Iii.
Matei wants to get back to his feet but Bunkley Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunkley Iii.
Matei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matei keeping moving, preventing Bunkley Iii from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Matei has control of Bunkley Iii's left arm, preventing Bunkley Iii from doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Bunkley Iii forces his way into half guard.
Matei tries to get to full guard but Bunkley Iii has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matei gets back to full guard.
Bunkley Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Matei has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliod Bunkley Iii dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bunkley Iii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matei circles away.
Matei lands a leg kick that knocks Bunkley Iii off balance momentarily.

Bunkley Iii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matei to the mat! Matei manages to get full guard.
Bunkley Iii postures up.
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 big right hand that misses.
Matei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunkley Iii is one step ahead there.
Matei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunkley Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii won't allow Matei to sweep him here.
Bunkley Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii throws an elbow that misses. Matei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunkley Iii's guard. Nice move by Matei!
Bunkley Iii 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 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matei advances to half guard.
Bunkley Iii moves into full guard.
Matei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matei trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunkley Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matei trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunkley Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Matei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Matei from controlling successfully.
Matei connects with a couple of short punches.

Bunkley Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matei is aware though and is defending well.
Matei wants to pass the guard but Bunkley Iii is keeping the position.
Matei stands and throws Bunkley Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bunkley Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matei in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bunkley Iii tries to buck Matei off but Matei is having none of it.
Matei scores with punches from side control.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep.
Matei works to advance to full mount. Bunkley Iii defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bunkley Iii in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bunkley Iii working to try and regain half guard.
Bunkley Iii tries to hold on but Matei pushes him away.
Matei has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bunkley Iii's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matei trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matei lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Matei working Bunkley Iii over with strikes here.
Matei is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matei lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bunkley Iii tries to hold on but Matei pushes him away.
Matei postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bunkley Iii looks a forlorn figure.
Matei avoids the attempt from Bunkley Iii to control.

Matei has control of Bunkley Iii's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bunkley Iii regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bunkley Iii is looking to improve his position but Matei isn't that keen on the idea.
Matei is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bunkley Iii can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunkley Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marius Matei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marius Matei!
After the big win, Marius Matei made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.