PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Conflict . Brad Cunningham is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Cunningham
vs
Weeks

187 cm
24
197 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

180 cm
23
192 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks swats away the attempt to clinch by Cunningham.
Cunningham doesn't manage to clinch there - Weeks circles away.
Cunningham closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Weeks to counter with a crisp jab.
Cunningham closes the distance but Weeks moves to the side
and Weeks counters with a right hand to the body.
Cunningham fails in his attempt to clinch.

Weeks clinches with his opponent.
Cunningham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Weeks wants to get back to striking at distance but Cunningham won't allow it.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cunningham prevents a body shot from Weeks.

Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Weeks throws a jab when Cunningham was well out of range.
Weeks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weeks tries to throw a body punch but Cunningham avoids it by throwing Weeks back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks lands a shot to the body.

Weeks lands a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cunningham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weeks distracts Cunningham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Weeks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Cunningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but Cunningham has wrist control.
Weeks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weeks is working Cunningham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weeks looking to pass the guard.
Weeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Cunningham blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Weeks from controlling successfully.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cunningham is looking for a triangle but Weeks pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
Weeks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Weeks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
Weeks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Weeks looking to pass the guard.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
Cunningham pulls Weeks in close to prevent any damage.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cunningham looking to control but Weeks passes into half guard.
Weeks thows a huge punch but Cunningham dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Weeks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cunningham tries to clinch up.
Weeks keeps the fight on the outside.
Cunningham wants to clinch up but Weeks keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cunningham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Weeks off balance momentarily.
Cunningham looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Weeks jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Cunningham moves into the clinch successfully.
Cunningham tries to break free but Weeks pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Weeks.
Weeks tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weeks as Cunningham tries to tie him up.
Cunningham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weeks has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cunningham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cunningham.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Billy Weeks has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weeks tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cunningham.
Weeks tries a knee to the head but Cunningham blocks it.
Weeks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cunningham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cunningham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Weeks.

Cunningham manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weeks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weeks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weeks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the 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!
Weeks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks lands a couple of elbows.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks postures up in Cunningham's guard and throws a big left but Cunningham blocks it.
Cunningham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cunningham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeks wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Cunningham trying to control the position.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeks lands a couple of elbows.
Weeks trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.

Weeks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Weeks thows a big elbow that misses.
Weeks with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weeks stands and throws Cunningham's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weeks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weeks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Weeks trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham dodges the ground and pound from Weeks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weeks is looking to take a break and control but Cunningham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weeks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Weeks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Weeks's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Weeks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weeks prevents Cunningham from breaking the clinch.
Cunningham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weeks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Cunningham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Weeks is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cunningham to the mat. Cunningham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Weeks forces his way into half guard.
Weeks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Weeks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Weeks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Cunningham is defending against the submission attempts here by Weeks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham is staying active underneath Weeks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Weeks looks to land a strike but Cunningham avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Weeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cunningham trying to keep a closed guard but Weeks is proving a slippery customer.
Cunningham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks tries to reverse the position but Cunningham maintains control.
Cunningham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cunningham unloads with some shots from mount but Weeks bucks and avoids them well.
Weeks is trying desperately to improve position.

Cunningham is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Weeks can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cunningham looking to ground and pound but Weeks is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Weeks throwing strikes from guard but Cunningham blocks nicely.

Cunningham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weeks defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weeks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cunningham's head.
Weeks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cunningham's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Cunningham controls Weeks momentarily but Weeks frees himself.
Billy Weeks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weeks trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Weeks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weeks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cunningham's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunningham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brad Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weeks throws and elbow that misses. Cunningham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Weeks's guard. Nice move by Cunningham!

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Weeks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weeks 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Weeks!