PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii's entrance music is Knocksville Girl. A fine choice. Eric Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bunkley Iii
vs
Morgan

185 cm
24
194 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

182 cm
22
197 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

DJs Locker

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Bunkley Iii.

Bunkley Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Bunkley Iii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bunkley Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunkley Iii.
Sloppy strikes from Bunkley Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunkley Iii's waist but Bunkley Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Bunkley Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunkley Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunkley Iii cracks Morgan with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Morgan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Bunkley Iii is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.

Bunkley Iii has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.

Bunkley Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan landing with the ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunkley Iii is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgan wants to control from the top but Bunkley Iii keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bunkley Iii wants to sweep but no luck.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bunkley Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bunkley Iii's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan distracts Bunkley Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bunkley Iii looking to control.
Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan distracts Bunkley Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morgan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morgan working some strikes from top position.
Morgan postures up in Bunkley Iii's guard and throws a big left but Bunkley Iii blocks it.
Morgan content to stall in guard here.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Bunkley Iii keeps moving.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morgan is working away from the top position though.
Bunkley Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back!
Morgan trying to control the hands but Bunkley Iii breaks the grip.
Bunkley Iii looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Bunkley Iii looking to break Morgan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morgan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bunkley Iii will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morgan breaks Bunkley Iii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Bunkley Iii is looking for a triangle but Morgan pushes his legs off easily.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunkley Iii keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan slips nicely into half guard.
Morgan working Bunkley Iii over with strikes.
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!
Morgan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Bunkley Iii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morgan working Bunkley Iii over with strikes.

Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Bunkley Iii is positioning himself well to prevent Morgan advancing to mount.
Morgan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bunkley Iii looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Morgan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bunkley Iii is squirming around, avoiding Morgan's attempts to control the action.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bunkley Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan tries to clinch up.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunkley Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Morgan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunkley Iii moves into full guard.

Morgan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bunkley Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morgan has managed to get both his arms back between Bunkley Iii's legs - danger averted.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Bunkley Iii is keeping the position.

Morgan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Bunkley Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bunkley Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Bunkley Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunkley Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bunkley Iii haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morgan working some strikes from top position.
Morgan lands a couple of digs.

Bunkley Iii has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunkley Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan landing some decent shots from guard.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunkley Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan passes Bunkley Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morgan is nestled in close to Bunkley Iii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunkley Iii keeps working.
Morgan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Morgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Bunkley Iii is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bunkley Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan is trying to control. Bunkley Iii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bunkley Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is pressing down on Bunkley Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunkley Iii is holding on for now.
Eric Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bunkley Iii is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bunkley Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morgan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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!

Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Bunkley Iii tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but Bunkley Iii is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Bunkley Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bunkley Iii scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Bunkley Iii throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.

Bunkley Iii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bunkley Iii tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunkley Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Bunkley Iii breaks from the clinch.

Bunkley Iii has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.

Morgan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Morgan working away.
Morgan working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
Morgan scoring with punches from side control.
Morgan in side control lands a decent elbow.

Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bunkley Iii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him busy.
Morgan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bunkley Iii tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position.
Morgan tries to move to mount but Bunkley Iii blocks the move with his legs.
Bunkley Iii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morgan.
Bunkley Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morgan off and has taken his back!

Bunkley Iii is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morgan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morgan is really stuck here.
Bunkley Iii punishes Morgan with strikes from the back mount.

Morgan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bunkley Iii gets his way!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunkley Iii avoiding Morgan 's attempts to control his hands.

Morgan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bunkley Iii's arms.
Bunkley Iii scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Morgan breaks Bunkley Iii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Bunkley Iii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morgan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morgan with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morgan controls the position from side control.
Bunkley Iii taking a bit of punishment here - Morgan scoring with strikes.
Morgan wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him busy.

Morgan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bunkley Iii, who protects the arm well.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bunkley Iii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bunkley Iii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bunkley Iii manages to get back to half guard.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunkley Iii keeps working.
Morgan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan working Bunkley Iii over with strikes.
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. Morgan connects with a nice short shot to Bunkley Iii's temple.
Bunkley Iii is looking to improve his position.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunkley Iii is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bunkley Iii works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Morgan.
I think Morgan 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Morgan!
Eric Morgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.