PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Calico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bearach Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Calico might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heat--J.U.I.C.E.. Cunningham is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scotland the Brave and the Green Hills of Tyrol. Bearach Cunningham told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Calico
vs
Cunningham

191 cm
23
218 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

187 cm
23
222 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Calico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bearach Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Cunningham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Calico wants to improve his position but Cunningham is controlling well.
Calico slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Calico pulls Cunningham in close to prevent any damage.
Calico is trying to keep Cunningham in close.
Calico controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Calico trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Calico works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cunningham working to try and regain half guard.
Cunningham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Calico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Calico throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cunningham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calico cracks Cunningham with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cunningham is working to get back to half guard.
Calico throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cunningham because Calico loaded up on that one.

Calico working for a submission but Cunningham is keeping him at bay.
Calico tries to control but Cunningham wriggling away.
Calico landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calico trying to control but Cunningham is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is working to get back to half guard.
Calico misses with a head shot.
Calico landing shots from mount.
Calico takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cunningham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cunningham is bucking up trying to escape but Calico cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calico landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calico dominating with strikes here.
Calico throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Calico breaks from Cunningham's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Calico landing punches.
Cunningham tries to reverse the position but Calico maintains control.

Calico has hold of Cunningham's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cunningham manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calico putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cunningham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calico counters with a head kick.
Calico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Calico cracks the inside of Cunningham's front leg.
Cunningham moves out of range of the body kick.
Calico throws a body punch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Calico looks for the body kick but Cunningham saw that one coming.
Calico lands with a kick to the ribs.
Calico misses with a body kick.
Cunningham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cunningham lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Calico punishes Cunningham's body with a nice straight punch.
Cunningham moves out of range of the body kick from Calico.
Cunningham blocks the body kick.
Cunningham checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calico avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cunningham throws a poor cross that misses
and Calico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bearach Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham.
Calico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calico lands a nice looking body kick.
Cunningham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cunningham misses with a double jab.
Cunningham takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Calico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cunningham.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Calico enables Cunningham to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Calico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cunningham is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calico lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cunningham!
Calico working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calico scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Poor strikes thrown by Calico there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Calico looking to secure an arm triangle but Cunningham defends it well.
Calico with shots to the head and body - Cunningham looks very uncomfortable down there.
Calico working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calico content just to control the position here.
Calico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cunningham can do to turn this around?
Calico wants to control the pace but Cunningham is squirming around nicely.
Cunningham sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cunningham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calico.
Calico is thwarting Cunningham's attempts to control the position.
Calico takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Calico trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Calico connects with a nice short shot to Cunningham's temple.
Cunningham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Calico slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Calico works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calico is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calico trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Calico dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Calico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunningham throws out the jab.
Calico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cunningham misses with a series of wild punches.
Calico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cunningham misses with a straight right.
Cunningham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Calico fakes the leg kick and cracks Cunningham in the body.
Jay Calico is winning the standup battle so far.
Cunningham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cunningham's sensitive parts.
Cunningham misses with a looping right.
Calico connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Calico to score with a decent uppercut.
Cunningham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Calico.
Calico scores with a nice head shot.
Calico attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cunningham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cunningham finds it's way round the side to connect with Calico's head.
Calico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calico stuffs the takedown.
Cunningham swings for the body but Calico moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calico.
Jay Calico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calico thows a body kick. Cunningham tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Calico scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cunningham moves out of range as Calico throws a body kick.
Calico lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calico.
Cunningham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calico.
Calico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cunningham walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cunningham.
Cunningham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Calico takes the fight into the clinch.
Jay Calico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunningham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calico.
A body shot lands from Calico.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calico keeps control of Cunningham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham working aggressively here.
Calico lands an elbow just above Cunningham 's eye.
Cunningham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cunningham has had enough of the clinch but Calico keeps him there for the moment.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cunningham wants to take the fight to the mat but Calico manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Calico as the two fighters clinch.
Cunningham wants to stall.
Cunningham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cunningham misses with a punch on the inside.
Calico has Cunningham pressed against the cage, preventing Cunningham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cunningham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bearach Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calico pushes Cunningham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calico pushes Cunningham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cunningham misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham wants to take the fight to the mat but Calico manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jay Calico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bearach Cunningham.
Calico scores with a hook to the body.
Calico lands with a short shot to the head.
Calico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
A short right from Calico.
Cunningham working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Calico as the two fighters clinch.
Cunningham throws a punch but it's blocked by Calico.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunningham tries to throw a body punch but Calico avoids it by throwing Cunningham back against the cage.
Calico lands an elbow inside that Cunningham shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calico working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Calico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calico 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Calico!
A relieved looking Jay Calico thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.