PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dillashaw's choice of entrance music: Jump Around-House of Pain. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Cunnings
vs
Dillashaw

167 cm
27
145 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

168 cm
20
136 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Dillashaw!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dillashaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dillashaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillashaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cunnings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillashaw on the ground.
Cunnings being controlled here, momentarily.
Dillashaw's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Dillashaw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dillashaw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cunnings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dillashaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dillashaw wants to pass the guard but Cunnings is keeping the position.

Cunnings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dillashaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dillashaw advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings is trying to improve his position.
Dillashaw controls the position.
It looks like Dillashaw might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. TJ Dillashaw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillashaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cunnings falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dillashaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw cracks Cunnings with a solid left hand.
Cunnings is looking to stand up but Dillashaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Dillashaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by TJ Dillashaw.
Dillashaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunnings circles away.
Dillashaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunnings tries to avoid it but Dillashaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunnings to the ground. Cunnings escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.
Cunnings punishes Dillashaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Dillashaw slips a jab and a cross from Cunnings.
Dillashaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunnings counters with a series of strikes. Dillashaw will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cunnings.
TJ Dillashaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunnings lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cunnings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunnings lands a lovely overhand right.
Cunnings lunges at Dillashaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dillashaw's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillashaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cunnings counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but TJ Dillashaw will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dillashaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunnings circles away.
Cunnings lands with a right hand.
Cunnings misses with a series of wild punches.
Cunnings tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillashaw takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dillashaw shoots for a takedown but Cunnings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dillashaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dillashaw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cunnings!
Cunnings is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dillashaw landing punches.
Dillashaw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Dillashaw has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dillashaw pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cunnings is trying to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillashaw controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is looking to improve his position but Dillashaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Cunnings is in a horrible position here. Dillashaw smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dillashaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cunnings is looking to get to half guard.
Dillashaw controlling his opponent.
Dillashaw dominating with strikes here.
Cunnings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dillashaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is working to get back to half guard.
Dillashaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cunnings is trying to stand.
Dillashaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dillashaw unloading with bombs!
TJ Dillashaw has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dillashaw working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dillashaw gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cunnings to counter with a crisp jab.
Cunnings lands with a slapping head kick.
Dillashaw shoots and misses
and Cunnings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunnings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunnings scores with a body shot.
Dillashaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunnings's waist but Cunnings gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillashaw off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Dillashaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cunnings throws a nice looking combination but Dillashaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillashaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a head kick.
Dillashaw tries for a takedown but Cunnings circles away easily
and Cunnings counters with a left and a right that stings Dillashaw.
Dillashaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunnings swivels and escapes.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.
Dillashaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunnings but Cunnings pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Dillashaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Cunnings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillashaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. TJ Dillashaw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dillashaw misses with a takedown
and Cunnings counters with a nice body shot.
Cunnings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dillashaw backs up against the cage.
Dillashaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Cunnings manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dillashaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillashaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cunnings connects with a body shot that sends Dillashaw's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Cunnings. No joy for Dillashaw on that attempt.
Cunnings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings slaps away a takedown attempt from Dillashaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cunnings lands a jab to Dillashaw's midsection.
Jojo Cunnings is winning the standup battle so far.
Cunnings with a nice cross.
Dillashaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a head kick. That will keep Dillashaw thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Dillashaw feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dillashaw stands and throws Cunnings's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dillashaw takes a little break here. Cunnings wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dillashaw off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunnings is not going to allow Dillashaw to sit and survive in this position.

Cunnings tightening his grip on Dillashaw, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dillashaw is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jojo Cunnings did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cunnings looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw is just out of range.
Dillashaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cunnings connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cunnings tests Dillashaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings lands a jab to Dillashaw's midsection.
Dillashaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a three punch combo that has Dillashaw backing up. Dillashaw nods at Cunnings to acknowledge the strikes.
Jojo Cunnings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillashaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.
Dillashaw misses with a takedown
and Cunnings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillashaw has his takedown stuffed
and Cunnings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings lands with a shot to the body.
Dillashaw shoots for a takedown but Cunnings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice shot by Cunnings.
Cunnings cracks a nice hook into Dillashaw's ribs.
Cunnings works over Dillashaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cunnings!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a one-two to the body.
Cunnings throws a head kick that half lands.
Dillashaw tries to move into range but Cunnings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillashaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cunnings avoids it really well and circles away.
Cunnings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunnings.
Dillashaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunnings circles away.
Cunnings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dillashaw backs up against the cage.
Dillashaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillashaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cunnings counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunnings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jojo Cunnings had his way with TJ Dillashaw in that round.
That's time! Cunnings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillashaw is defended easily by Cunnings.
Dillashaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunnings counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cunnings shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dillashaw eats them both and turns towards Cunnings to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillashaw.
Jojo Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.
Cunnings lands a body shot.
Dillashaw has his takedown stuffed
enabling Cunnings to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw misses with a takedown
and Cunnings counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dillashaw is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dillashaw is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A cross from Cunnings lands.
Cunnings defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunnings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillashaw fails to land the takedown.
Dillashaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cunnings lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dillashaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cunnings takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cunnings lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jojo Cunnings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cunnings stuffs the takedown.
Cunnings wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cunnings as Dillashaw shoots in.
Dillashaw dodges the punch combination from Cunnings.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cunnings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cunnings throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dillashaw's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunnings pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dillashaw back to the cage. Cunnings follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cunnings displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jojo Cunnings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cunnings 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jojo Cunnings!

Jojo Cunnings wins by unanimous decision!
Jojo Cunnings decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.