PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathanial Hornblower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunnigham is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jeremy. Nathanial Hornblower could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Cunnigham's chin.

Hornblower
vs
Cunnigham

171 cm
23
166 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

179 cm
30
160 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathanial Hornblower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Cunnigham!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornblower misses with a series of wild punches.
Nathanial Hornblower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornblower defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cunnigham.
Hornblower lands a jab to Cunnigham's midsection.
Cunnigham dodges the punch combination from Hornblower.
Cunnigham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hornblower sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cunnigham somewhat.
Cunnigham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hornblower throws a right hand that Cunnigham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunnigham also avoids with ease.
Hornblower comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower misses with a head kick.
Hornblower moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Hornblower misses.
Hornblower with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hornblower misses with a series of wild punches.
Cunnigham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cunnigham slips a straight right by Hornblower.
Hornblower lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hornblower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cunnigham counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower thows a body shot but no joy.
Cunnigham misses with a takedown attempt
and Hornblower counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nathanial Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Cunnigham.

Cunnigham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hornblower was covering up waiting for the punch and Cunnigham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunnigham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cunnigham throws a strike but Hornblower rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hornblower working some strikes from top position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower throws a big elbow that misses.
Cunnigham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hornblower's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Cunnigham working for a triangle but Hornblower defends it easily.
Cunnigham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Cunnigham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hornblower defends well.

Cunnigham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hornblower doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hornblower manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hornblower preventing the sweep.
Cunnigham keeping moving, preventing Hornblower from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hornblower avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hornblower passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hornblower is working for a kimura but Cunnigham is defending it quite comfortably.
Cunnigham tries to get to full guard but Hornblower has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunnigham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 Nathanial Hornblower will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

An inside leg kick lands from Hornblower.
Hornblower throws a combination that misses
letting Cunnigham counter with a right hand.
Cunnigham misses with a body shot.
Hornblower works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cunnigham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Hornblower gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cunnigham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cunnigham lands a couple of digs.
Cunnigham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cunnigham throwing strikes from guard but Hornblower blocks nicely.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower is trying to keep Cunnigham in close.
Cunnigham throws an elbow that misses. Hornblower uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cunnigham's guard. Nice move by Hornblower!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hornblower's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hornblower wants to pass the guard but Cunnigham is keeping the position.
Cunnigham is trying to control the position but Hornblower postures up.
Hornblower wants to pass the guard but Cunnigham is keeping the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower scoring with punches to the head and body.

Cunnigham looking for a guillotine here but Hornblower defends easily.
Hornblower tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunnigham is retaining full guard.

Cunnigham has his foot on Hornblower's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hornblower works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hornblower trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunnigham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hornblower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cunnigham keeping full guard, as Hornblower tries to pass.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cunnigham looking for a guillotine here but Hornblower defends easily.
Hornblower throwing strikes but missing.

Cunnigham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cunnigham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cunnigham keeping full guard, as Hornblower tries to pass.
Hornblower trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunnigham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cunnigham working for a triangle but Hornblower defends it easily.
Cunnigham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hornblower content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hornblower slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Hornblower tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cunnigham is trying to control Hornblower's posture but Hornblower avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunnigham tries to improve position but can't.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hornblower tries a head kick but it misses.
Hornblower misses with a leg kick.
Cunnigham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hornblower.
Cunnigham moves out of range of the body kick.
Hornblower misses with the combination.
Cunnigham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hornblower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hornblower. Cunnigham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cunnigham digs a good hook to Hornblower's body.
Nathanial Hornblower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hornblower defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cunnigham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hornblower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nathanial Hornblower is winning the standup battle so far.
Hornblower misses with a series of wild punches.
Hornblower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cunnigham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hornblower counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nathanial Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Cunnigham.
Cunnigham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hornblower pinned against the cage. Hornblower gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hornblower works over Cunnigham's head and body with a nice combination.
Hornblower moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hornblower throws a leg kick but Cunnigham checks it.
Hornblower misses with a two punch combination.
Hornblower motions for Cunnigham to come forward. Hornblower throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cunnigham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hornblower connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cunnigham scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham fails to land with a series of punches.
Cunnigham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hornblower but Hornblower pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cunnigham throws a nice looking combination but Hornblower bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hornblower throws a head kick but Cunnigham moves out of range.
Cunnigham connects with a right hand. Hornblower shakes it off.
Hornblower just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunnigham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hornblower is fending him off so far but Cunnigham persists. Nope, Hornblower circles away and we're back to standing.
Cunnigham checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Hornblower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cunnigham misses with an uppercut. Hornblower saw that one coming.
Cunnigham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hornblower's waist but Hornblower gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cunnigham off to one side.
Hornblower slaps away a takedown attempt from Cunnigham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cunnigham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hornblower throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cunnigham.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hornblower looks to land a combination but Cunnigham avoids it well.
Cunnigham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hornblower counters with a body kick that stops Cunnigham in his tracks momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathanial Hornblower showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hornblower has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeremy Cunnigham!
A very excited looking Jeremy Cunnigham made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.