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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Cunha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cunha throwing shots but Barnett is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Cunha gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Cunha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cunha lands in his opponent's guard.
Cunha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Cunha should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Barnett is striking from the bottom but Cunha uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Cunha is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cunha is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cunha looking to sit in guard and control but Barnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Barnett stands up from Cunha's guard - Barnett perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##TD2#
Cunha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cunha lands in his opponent's guard.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cunha manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Cunha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura but Barnett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunha to get the leverage. #T3#
Cunha is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cunha has eaten all the pies!
Cunha is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
Cunha is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnett is trying to maintain the position but Cunha is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cunha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cunha's back!#T4##SUB#
Barnett is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cunha has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Barnett is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cunha knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cunha for a finish.
Cunha wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnett gets his hands free.
Barnett lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cunha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barnett working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cunha is really stuck here.
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 Gonzalo Barnett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barnett misses with a two punch combination.
Barnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Barnett.
Barnett misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Barnett. #TD2#
Cunha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barnett wants to control but Cunha is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cunha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Cunha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cunha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cunha looks to land a strike but Barnett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cunha looking to sit in guard and control but Barnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cunha is pulling down on Barnett's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnett, at least for the moment.
Miguel Cunha has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Barnett stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Cunha 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.#ES#
Barnett has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cunha has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cunha drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cunha pulls Barnett in close to prevent any damage.
Cunha looking to control.
Cunha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cunha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Cunha tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Cunha gets to his feet. Barnett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cunha blocks a head kick by Barnett.
#CL2#
Cunha clinches up against the cage.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Cunha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cunha. #BC2#
Cunha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barnett tries to keep at a distance but Cunha has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Cunha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnett looks to land a combination but Cunha avoids it well. #TD2#
Cunha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Cunha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cunha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cunha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing Cunha from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cunha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cunha gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cunha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Cunha fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnett to the ground. Cunha is now in Barnett's guard.
Cunha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cunha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Cunha wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Cunha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cunha won't allow Barnett to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Barnett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cunha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barnett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Barnett is trying to hold Cunha in close to prevent damage but Cunha has managed to pass into half guard.
#SU2#
Cunha stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Barnett to get to his feet. #TD2#
Cunha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett is not content to let Cunha control the position.
Barnett dodges the ground and pound from Cunha.#T3#
Barnett defending against the ground and pound.
Barnett wants to control but Cunha postures up.
Cunha wants to take a breather but Barnett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cunha.
Cunha showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Cunha stands up from Barnett's guard - Cunha perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Barnett gets caught flat footed, as Cunha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cunha looking to pass the guard.
Cunha trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Cunha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunha with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cunha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cunha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cunha!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Cunha takes the fight into the clinch.
Cunha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Howell up against the cage.
Howell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Howell jumps guard but Cunha stands there with Howell around his waist. Howell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howell tries to pull guard but Cunha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Howell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Howell just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell jumps guard but Cunha stands there with Howell around his waist. Howell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Howell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Cunha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Howell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miguel Cunha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cunha or perhaps it was just good defense by Howell, which made it look bad.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Howell as he jumps to the side.
Cunha misses with a takedown attempt - Howell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Howell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell throwing shots but Cunha is blocking nicely. #T2#
Howell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Howell is looking for a kimura here.
Howell throwing shots but Cunha is blocking nicely.
Howell prevents Cunha from improving his position.#T3#
Cunha moves into full guard.
Howell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howell stops Cunha from standing up.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howell trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Cunha pulls Howell in close to his closed guard and prevents Howell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cunha should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Howell works over Cunha with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howell lands a couple of digs.
Howell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cunha controls Howell momentarily but Howell frees himself. #SUB#
Howell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cunha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cunha looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Howell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Howell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Howell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cunha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Howell somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Howell. No joy for Cunha on that attempt. #CL2#
Cunha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cunha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Cunha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cunha lands with a nice body punch.
Howell fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Howell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cunha looks for a takedown but Howell sprawls well.
Cunha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howell pinned against the cage. Howell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jae Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Cunha.
Cunha is breathing heavily.#TD#
Howell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cunha's guard.#SUB#
Howell drops back looking for a leg! Cunha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cunha manages to kick Howell off! Howell jumps back into Cunha's guard.
Howell wants to control from the top but Cunha keeps moving. #T2#
Cunha tries to strike from the bottom.
Howell pushes down on Cunha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Howell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cunha tries to get to full guard but Howell has control of the leg.
Cunha trying to control but Howell postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Howell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cunha is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jae Howell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Cunha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ayers counters with a big head kick but Cunha shrugs it off.
Cunha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ayers as he avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cunha.
Cunha misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Ayers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cunha tries to get to full guard but Ayers has control of the leg.
Ayers wants to get back to his feet.
Cunha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ayers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ayers throwing shots but Cunha is blocking nicely.
Ayers lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Cunha flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cunha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayers is looking to stand up but Cunha won't let him.
Ayers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Cunha has his feet on Ayers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cunha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ayers avoids it really well and circles away.
Ayers is looking for a counter combo.
Pablo Ayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Cunha.
Ayers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunha tries to avoid it but Ayers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunha to the ground. Cunha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cunha is defended easily by Ayers.#T2#
Ayers with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Cunha tries to sprawl but Ayers drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cunha has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ayers is on him like a limpet, forcing Cunha back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cunha tries to pull guard but Ayers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cunha wants to take the fight to the mat but Ayers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cunha looks winded!
Ayers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ayers is trying to pull guard but Cunha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ayers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Ayers manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Cunha passes Ayers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ayers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ayers trying to control the position here.
Ayers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cunha manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ayers stands up over Cunha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ayers lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Cunha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ayers's guard. #REVB#
Ayers trying to keep a closed guard but Cunha is proving a slippery customer.
Cunha looking to pass the guard.
Ayers keeping moving, preventing Cunha from controlling successfully.
Cunha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ayers's guard.
Cunha wants to pass the guard but Ayers is keeping the 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 Pablo Ayers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cunha shoots and misses
and Ayers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cunha fails with a takedown attempt.
Cunha shoots in but no luck this time.
Pablo Ayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Cunha.#CL2#
Cunha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ayers tries to break free but Cunha pushes him back against the cage.
Ayers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Cunha pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ayers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cunha is breathing heavily.
Ayers throwing strikes from guard but Cunha blocks nicely.
Ayers with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Ayers landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Cunha is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Ayers breaks the clinch.
Ayers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pablo Ayers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ayers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ayers dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Cunha gets a clinch. #T2#
Ayers jumps guard but Cunha stands there with Ayers around his waist. Ayers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Cunha successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Cunha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cunha controls Ayers momentarily but Ayers frees himself.
Ayers connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Cunha working for a triangle but Ayers defends it easily.
#SU#
Ayers stands and steps away. Cunha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Cunha shoots for a double leg takedown but Ayers sprawls well. He's pushed Cunha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ayers darts in looking for a takedown but Cunha gets double underhooks and turns Ayers into the cage. #CL#
Ayers gets a clinch. #BC#
Ayers manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cunha moves into range and clinches up with Ayers.#BC#
Ayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ayers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cunha shoots for a double leg takedown but Ayers sprawls well. He's pushed Cunha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunha leaves Ayers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4##TD#
Ayers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ayers is putting a hurting on Cunha here, landing some big shots from side control.
Miguel Cunha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ayers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Ayers crashes against the mat.
#SU#
Ayers decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ayers dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cunha tries to counter with a clinch but Ayers shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Ayers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ayers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cunha parries the strikes from Ayers easily there. Ayers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cunha to escape.
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 Pablo Ayers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ayers fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Cunha takes the fight into the clinch.
Cunha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ayers prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha lands a good knee to the midsection. Ayers won't want to take too many of those.
Ayers fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Cunha wants to stall.
Cunha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cunha tries to pull guard but Ayers holds him up against the cage and eventually Cunha drops back down to his feet.
Pablo Ayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Cunha.
Cunha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Ayers pulls Cunha into guard.
Cunha wants to pass the guard but Ayers is keeping the position.
Ayers is controlling Cunha's posture.
Ayers wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cunha is now in half guard. #T2#
Ayers is trying to maintain the position but Cunha is very close to passing his half guard.
Cunha thows a huge punch but Ayers dodges it nicely.
Ayers tries to roll over but Cunha keeps him under control.
Cunha trying to control the pace.
Cunha wants to pass to mount but Ayers is defending the position. #T3#
Cunha slows the pace down in half guard.
Cunha wants to take a breather but Ayers is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ayers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ayers wants to stand but Cunha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cunha controlling Ayers's posture. #T4#
Ayers postures up.
Cunha throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cunha wants to sweep but no luck.
Ayers wanted to stand there but Cunha had control of the position.
Ayers lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ayers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ayers has managed to get both his arms back between Cunha's legs - danger averted.
Ayers distracts Cunha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miguel Cunha.
I think Ayers 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Ayers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Cunha shoots in and gets a takedown into Wong's guard.
Cunha content to stall in guard here.
Wong wants to hit a switch here but Cunha passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wong there! #SUB2#
Cunha looking for a guillotine from mount but Wong is having none of it.
Cunha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wong wants to hold on but Cunha pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cunha has eaten all the pies!#SUB2#
Cunha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
Wong is looking to get to half guard.
Cunha looking to ground and pound but Wong is blocking nicely.
Cunha looking to finish with strikes here!
Wong has given up his back here.
Wong covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Cunha is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2#
Cunha avoids the attempt from Wong to control.
Wong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cunha controlling the pace for now.
Cunha looking to control but Wong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong wants to control but Cunha is having none of it.
Wong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cunha. What's that going to do exactly?
Cunha misses with a head shot.#T3#
Wong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wong wants to hold on but Cunha pushes him away.
Wong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wong wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cunha has good solid back control here.
Cunha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Cunha working for the choke.
Cunha missing with punches from the back.
Cunha is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4##SUB2#
Cunha looking to break Wong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cunha will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cunha wants to control but Wong is keeping busy.
Wong is trying to get back to his feet but Cunha has full control of the position and if anything, Wong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wong just trying to survive but Cunha is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wong is really stuck here.
Cunha really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wong.
Wong trying to control the position but Cunha manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cunha throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cunha 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.
#R2##TD2#
Cunha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wong was covering up waiting for the punch and Cunha finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Cunha stands up from Wong's guard - Cunha perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Cunha drives through and clinches with Wong against the cage.
Cunha blocks a body shot from Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cunha taking a breather.#TD2#
Cunha is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wong can't fight it off and eventually Cunha manages to take the fight to the floor. Wong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wong is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Cunha looking to control.
Wong tries to stand but Cunha is controlling from the bottom.
Wong with a nice head shot there.
Wong being controlled here momentarily.
Cunha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wong throws a strike but Cunha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wong working a defensive guard but Cunha passes into half guard.
Wong gets full guard.
Cunha throws an elbow that misses. Wong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cunha's guard. Nice move by Wong!#REVR##ES2#
Cunha has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Cunha manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Wong is looking to stand up but Cunha won't let him. #SUB2#
Cunha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wong is aware though and is defending well.
Miguel Cunha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cunha is trying to keep Wong in close.
Wong landing with the ground and pound.
Cunha wants to sweep here but Wong controlling him for the moment.
Cunha has his hands on Wong's head, controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Cunha has an active guard here but Wong has managed to pass into half guard.
Cunha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cunha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cunha has closed the distance and engaged Wong in a clinch.
Wong has had enough of the clinch but Cunha keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Cunha gets control of Wong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cunha will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cunha controlling Wong's posture.
Wong with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Wong stands up from Cunha's guard - Wong perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Wong moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Wong wants to break free but Cunha has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Cunha has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wong regains guard immediately.
Wong trying to keep a closed guard but Cunha is proving a slippery customer.
Cunha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wong striking from the bottom here.
Cunha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Cunha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wong is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wong is not content to let Cunha control the position.
Cunha works to advance to full mount. Wong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cunha looking to control but Wong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Cunha controlling the position easily from mount.
Wong is desperately trying to improve his position but Cunha has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cunha can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wong is looking to escape.
Wong has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cunha's lack of action.
Wong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cunha in particular looking to stall.
Wong trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cunha manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cunha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cunha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cunha!
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