PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham comes to the cage accompanied by Head Strong. Demarcus Quinn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bill Cunningham's chin.

Cunningham
vs
Quinn

171 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demarcus Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cunningham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Quinn is looking to reverse the position.

Cunningham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quinn, who protects the arm well.
Quinn gets back to half guard.
Cunningham trying to control from half guard but Quinn is working away.
Quinn gets full guard.
Cunningham postures up and lands a big shot to Quinn's brow.

Quinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cunningham won't allow Quinn to sweep him here.

Quinn is looking for a triangle but Cunningham pushes his legs off easily.

Quinn has his foot on Cunningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cunningham works his way back into a safe position though.
Quinn looks gassed!
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.

Quinn working for submissions but it's allowed Cunningham to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham prevents Quinn from improving his position.
Cunningham wants to take a breather but Quinn is having none of it.
Cunningham passes to side control.
Cunningham moves into full mount!
Cunningham trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Cunningham wants to finish this one by submission but Quinn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cunningham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham cracks Quinn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Quinn is looking to get to half guard.
Cunningham lands with some strikes.
Quinn is desperately trying to improve his position but Cunningham has a good base and remains in mount.

Cunningham is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Quinn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Quinn tries to reverse the position but Cunningham maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cunningham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quinn is looking to escape.
Quinn wants to control but Cunningham is having none of it.
Quinn is wriggling around trying to escape.

Cunningham looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham avoids the attempt from Quinn to control.
Quinn is working to get back to half guard.
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham with the ground and pound from mount.
Quinn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quinn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quinn tries to stand but Cunningham is controlling from the bottom.

Quinn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cunningham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cunningham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cunningham!
Quinn tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cunningham trying to control but Quinn is having none of it.
Cunningham with the ground and pound from mount.

Cunningham is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Quinn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cunningham tries to control but Quinn wriggling away.
Quinn is looking to get to half guard.
Quinn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cunningham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quinn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cunningham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Quinn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunningham stands up over Quinn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Cunningham 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.

Cunningham misses with an attempted mid kick.

Cunningham gets a takedown into half guard.
Cunningham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Cunningham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quinn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunningham.
Quinn wants to get back to full guard but Cunningham has passed into side control.
Cunningham wants to control the pace but Quinn is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Cunningham.
Quinn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cunningham lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cunningham with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Quinn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bill Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quinn trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham looking for a sweep. Not yet Cunningham, not yet.
Quinn wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.
Quinn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cunningham is trying to keep Quinn in close.

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

Cunningham had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Quinn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cunningham Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Quinn's back instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries to escape the position.

Cunningham looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Quinn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cunningham is trying to stick to Quinn's back but Quinn is turning into Cunningham. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cunningham's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Quinn.
Cunningham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quinn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Quinn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cunningham escapes and throws Quinn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Quinn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Quinn is not content to let Cunningham control the position.
Cunningham trying to mount his opponent but Quinn defends it.
Quinn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quinn working for a triangle but Cunningham defends it easily.
Cunningham scoring with punches to the head and body.

Quinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quinn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cunningham!
Cunningham has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Cunningham tries to escape the position.

Cunningham preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Quinn.
Cunningham trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Quinn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cunningham defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Cunningham is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Quinn blocks the body kick.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Quinn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Cunningham moves into range and clinches up with Quinn.
Quinn looking for a takedown.

Cunningham breaks the clinch.
Cunningham cracks a nice hook into Quinn's ribs.
Demarcus Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Quinn. No joy for Cunningham on that attempt.

Cunningham gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinn pushes down on Cunningham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunningham trying to control but Quinn postures up.
Cunningham punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Cunningham will probably get the nod.
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!

Quinn shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quinn tries for a takedown but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quinn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bill Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demarcus Quinn.

Quinn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cunningham sprawls well initially but Quinn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Quinn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cunningham keeps working.
Cunningham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cunningham looking to control.

Quinn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cunningham dives on top into guard.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.

Quinn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quinn trying to control the position.
Cunningham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quinn is keeping the position for now.

Quinn working for a triangle but Cunningham defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunningham landing some decent shots from guard.

Quinn working for a triangle but Cunningham defends it easily.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Cunningham stopping the sweep attempt from Quinn.

Quinn has his foot on Cunningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cunningham works his way back into a safe position though.
Quinn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
Quinn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cunningham manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham looking to control.
Quinn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cunningham can't do much from the bottom here.
Cunningham manages to get back to half guard.
Cunningham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cunningham is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quinn!
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet but Quinn is holding on tight.
Quinn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Will Cunningham go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham lands punches and elbows.
Quinn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunningham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quinn is trying to break free.
Quinn grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cunningham doesn't have the hooks in and Quinn manages to turn into his guard.
Quinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Cunningham is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Quinn is trying to break free.
Quinn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Quinn looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Quinn actively working from the bottom here.
Quinn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cunningham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cunningham's back!

Cunningham is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Quinn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cunningham manages to reverse the position and now he's in Quinn's guard. Nice work there by Cunningham.

Quinn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cunningham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Demarcus Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cunningham lands a couple of digs.

Quinn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Cunningham.
Well Cunningham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Cunningham!