PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunnigham has chosen Jeremy as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Sean Yuen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sean Yuen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Yuen
vs
Cunnigham

177 cm
28
160 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

179 cm
30
160 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Cunnigham!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnigham throws a body punch but Yuen moves out of range.
A big right from Yuen misses.
Cunnigham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cunnigham has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yuen scores with a decent looking hook.
Yuen jabs Cunnigham to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunnigham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yuen thuds his right hand into Cunnigham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yuen misses with a jab to the body
and Cunnigham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yuen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuen. Cunnigham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuen misses with the combination.
Sean Yuen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunnigham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuen.
Cunnigham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yuen.
Cunnigham throws the left hand but Yuen avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuen. Cunnigham does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cunnigham is defended easily by Yuen.
Yuen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cunnigham stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cunnigham shoots in for a takedown but Yuen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunnigham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cunnigham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cunnigham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yuen counters with a nice body shot.
Sean Yuen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Cunnigham.
Cunnigham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuen.
Yuen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham staying out of range there.
Yuen tries to clinch but Cunnigham moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yuen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cunnigham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yuen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yuen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yuen misses with a hook.
Cunnigham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yuen counters with a left to the body.
Yuen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cunnigham.
Yuen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cunnigham. Cunnigham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen cracks Cunnigham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cunnigham fails to land with a series of punches.

Cunnigham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuen desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Cunnigham is working for a kimura but Yuen is defending it quite comfortably.
Yuen wants to control but Cunnigham is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuen tries to get to full guard but Cunnigham has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Yuen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A cross from Cunnigham lands.

Yuen rushes Cunnigham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yuen just leaning against Cunnigham, taking a breather.
Yuen presses Cunnigham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yuen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Yuen.
Cunnigham trying to control the position but instead, Yuen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cunnigham into the cage.
Cunnigham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yuen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yuen.

Yuen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Yuen scores with a four punch combination!
Cunnigham keeps the fight on the outside.
Cunnigham scores with a body shot.
Cunnigham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yuen avoids it really well and circles away.
Yuen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yuen misses with a straight right.
Yuen stuffs the takedown.
Sean Yuen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Cunnigham.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunnigham was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuen.
Cunnigham blocks a jab.
Yuen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuen throws a hook but Cunnigham blocks it.
Sean Yuen is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuen misses with a looping right.
Yuen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunnigham was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuen.
Yuen is looking to clinch.
Cunnigham misses with a hook.
Yuen throws a series of punches but Cunnigham avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cunnigham moves out of range as Yuen strikes.
Cunnigham closes the distance and clinches up with Yuen, looking for a takedown. Cunnigham pushes Yuen against the cage but Yuen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Cunnigham misses.
Cunnigham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuen.
Yuen throws a hook to the side of Cunnigham's head but Cunnigham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuen misses with a hook. Cunnigham ducked under it nicely.
Cunnigham misses with an uppercut. Yuen saw that one coming.
Yuen misses with an uppercut. Cunnigham saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen tests Cunnigham's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Cunnigham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yuen's guard.
Yuen looking for a sweep. Not yet Yuen, not yet.

Yuen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yuen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cunnigham wants to control from the top but Yuen keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunnigham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yuen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yuen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cunnigham tries to free his leg and advance position but Yuen is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Yuen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Yuen. Cunnigham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yuen avoids the body shot from Cunnigham.
Yuen takes a swing at Cunnigham's ribcage but misses.
Yuen misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Cunnigham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yuen's guard now.
Yuen pulls Cunnigham in close to prevent any damage.
Cunnigham throws a big right hand that misses.
Cunnigham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yuen is keeping the position for now.
Cunnigham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cunnigham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yuen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Sean Yuen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horrible takedown by Cunnigham or perhaps it was just good defense by Yuen which made him look bad.
Nice uppercut lands for Yuen. That snapped Cunnigham's head back.

Cunnigham closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cunnigham lands in his opponent's guard.
Yuen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cunnigham!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunnigham regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham is trying to get back to full guard.
Cunnigham misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Cunnigham looking for subs from the bottom but Yuen mounts him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunnigham wants to hold on but Yuen pushes him away.
Cunnigham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cunnigham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yuen wants to control the pace but Cunnigham is squirming around nicely.
Jeremy Cunnigham has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham tries to hold on but Yuen pushes him away.
Jeremy Cunnigham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuen lands a nice shot to the head.
Cunnigham is desperately trying to improve his position but Yuen has a good base and remains in mount.
Cunnigham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cunnigham tries to lock up and control but Yuen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cunnigham manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Cunnigham actively working from the bottom here.
Cunnigham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cunnigham punching from the bottom.
Cunnigham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cunnigham.
Yuen 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 preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yuen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Cunnigham looking for a guillotine here but Yuen defends easily.

Cunnigham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yuen wants to control from the top but Cunnigham keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunnigham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sean Yuen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Cunnigham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Cunnigham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yuen 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Yuen!
Sean Yuen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.