PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knocksville Girl. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bunkley Iii
vs
Torrez

185 cm
25
194 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

184 cm
24
194 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 11 - 11 - 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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Torrez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torrez scores with a hook to the body. Bunkley Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bunkley Iii blocks a jab.
Torrez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bunkley Iii shoots for a takedown but Torrez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torrez jabs Bunkley Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torrez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii.

Bunkley Iii has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Torrez tries to circle away but Bunkley Iii has him pinned against the cage.
Torrez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bunkley Iii's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bunkley Iii as Torrez tries to tie him up.
Torrez tries to break the clinch but Bunkley Iii is controlling the position.
Bunkley Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Bunkley Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torrez's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrez tries a body shot but Bunkley Iii blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torrez wants to break free but Bunkley Iii has control.
A frustrated look appears on Torrez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bunkley Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Bunkley Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Torrez tries to sprawl out of it but Bunkley Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Torrez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunkley Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Torrez throws a body punch but Bunkley Iii moves out of range.

Torrez gets caught napping as Bunkley Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Torrez manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Torrez is working from the bottom.
Torrez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Torrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bunkley Iii drops back looking for a leg! Torrez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torrez manages to kick Bunkley Iii off! Bunkley Iii jumps back into Torrez's guard.
Torrez wants to get back to his feet but Bunkley Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bunkley Iii postures up and lands a big shot to Torrez's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrez controls Bunkley Iii momentarily but Bunkley Iii frees himself.

Bunkley Iii drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bunkley Iii as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Torrez screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bunkley Iii! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eliod Bunkley Iii!
Eliod Bunkley Iii decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.