PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Boxhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boxhead comes to the cage accompanied by Man In The Box. Cunnigham has chosen Jeremy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boxhead
vs
Cunnigham

177 cm
22
156 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Boxhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Cunnigham!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cunnigham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Cunnigham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boxhead has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cunnigham tries to advance to mount but can't.

Cunnigham wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boxhead, who protects the arm well.
Cunnigham trying to control the action but Boxhead is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Boxhead!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunnigham throws some wild stikes that Boxhead manages to avoid easily.
Cunnigham throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cunnigham trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Cunnigham is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Boxhead has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Boxhead!
Boxhead sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cunnigham working for a triangle but Boxhead defends it easily.
Boxhead content to stall in guard here.

Cunnigham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boxhead defends well.
Boxhead trying to control but Cunnigham is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxhead is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cunnigham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Cunnigham working for a triangle but Boxhead defends it easily.
Boxhead is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Cunnigham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Cunnigham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Boxhead gets to his feet. Cunnigham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cunnigham drops his hands momentarily and Boxhead takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxhead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cunnigham at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Cunnigham will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cunnigham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxhead swivels and escapes.
Boxhead looks to land a right hand but Cunnigham moved out of range.
Boxhead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cunnigham.
Boxhead tries to bum rush Cunnigham with a series of wild strikes but Cunnigham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Boxhead.
Bobby Boxhead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boxhead lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Cunnigham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cunnigham looking to pass the guard.

Cunnigham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boxhead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boxhead has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cunnigham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cunnigham is looking for a triangle but Boxhead pushes his legs off easily.

Boxhead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunnigham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boxhead has managed to get both his arms back between Cunnigham's legs - danger averted.
Cunnigham is breathing heavily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cunnigham looking for a guillotine here but Boxhead defends easily.
Boxhead controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Cunnigham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Cunnigham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxhead controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boxhead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boxhead wanted to stand there but Cunnigham had control of the position.
Boxhead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boxhead has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxhead is looking to stand up but Cunnigham won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeremy Cunnigham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Boxhead lands a jab to the nose.
Horrible takedown by Cunnigham or perhaps it was just good defense by Boxhead which made him look bad.
Nice body punch from Boxhead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunnigham shoots in and drives through. Boxhead sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cunnigham.
Bobby Boxhead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Cunnigham.
Boxhead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Boxhead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cunnigham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxhead defends it nicely.
Boxhead scores with a body shot.
Bobby Boxhead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham shoots in looking for a takedown. Boxhead tries to sprawl out of it but Cunnigham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boxhead manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxhead lands a nice shot that snaps Cunnigham's head back.
Boxhead lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cunnigham slips a jab and a cross from Boxhead.
Boxhead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boxhead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxhead wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunnigham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxhead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Boxhead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cunnigham 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jeremy Cunnigham!