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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cunningham 's choice of entrance music: Balled of a Broken Man. Cunningham has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kane Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Cunningham !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mark Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham looks gassed!
Collins is looking to clinch but Cunningham is avoiding it.
Cunningham moves away from the strike by Collins.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
Collins tries to clinch up but Cunningham circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Cunningham . No joy for Collins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cunningham on his heels. He'll look to pass Cunningham 's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham pushes Collins off looking to stand but Collins dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham is staying active underneath Collins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kane Collins just wasn't active enough.
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunningham circles away.
Collins scores with a nice body kick.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cunningham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cunningham as he avoids it easily.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to clinch there but Cunningham circles away.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cunningham as he avoids it easily.
Cunningham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cunningham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Collins circles away.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Cunningham backing up. Cunningham nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Cunningham clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Collins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Cunningham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Collins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cunningham to keep the fight standing.
Collins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cunningham has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins tries to break free but Cunningham pushes him back against the cage.
Collins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Collins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collins is looking for a takedown.
Collins can't find room to land a body shot as Cunningham controls the action.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Cunningham has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cunningham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Collins is trying to push Cunningham away but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Collins jumps guard and drags Cunningham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cunningham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cunningham 's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet but Collins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown by Collins or perhaps it was just good defense by Cunningham which made him look bad.
Cunningham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collins.
Some wild striking there from Cunningham .
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Cunningham .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cunningham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Collins throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Collins.
Collins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham 's half guard.
Cunningham is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
Cunningham pushes Collins off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham takes the fight into the clinch.
Cunningham jumps guard but Collins stands there with Cunningham around his waist. Cunningham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Collins tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunningham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cunningham is looking for a takedown.
Collins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cunningham uses from the top position.
Collins is trying to control the position but Cunningham postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Collins's guard.
Cunningham is looking to advance position but Collins won't allow it.
Collins is trying to stand.
Collins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cunningham stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Collins is trying to keep Cunningham in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cunningham tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins fails to land the takedown.
Kane Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Cunningham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Cunningham .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kane Collins will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Collins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
Collins tries to clinch but Cunningham is having none of it.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
Kane Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Cunningham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham misses the body punch
and Collins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cunningham wants to clinch.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cunningham throws a leg kick that misses.
Cunningham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
Collins pulls guard successfully.
Cunningham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cunningham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Cunningham .
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cunningham .
Collins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes.
Collins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Collins tries to clinch up but Cunningham circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cunningham fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Cunningham as Collins shoots in.
Collins throws a head kick that half lands.
Cunningham pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Cunningham is trying to pull guard but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cunningham as he jumps to the side.
Collins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cunningham throws a body kick that misses.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Mark Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Cunningham .
Well Collins 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Collins!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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