PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Cunningham (ranked 2794 p4p, 5692 weight class) and John Studd (ranked 288 p4p, 496 weight class). John Studd will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cunningham
vs
Studd

193 cm
19
277
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
265
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Studd!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Studd.
It looked like Cunningham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Studd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Studd needs to keep his hands up - Cunningham had a free shot at his head there.
Studd with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cunningham counters with a single leg into guard. Studd didn't expect that.
Cunningham postures up.
Studd is looking to stand up but Cunningham isn't so interested in that idea.
Cunningham controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Studd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cunningham is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham stays in close to Studd's body and controls the position.

Studd working for a triangle but Cunningham defends it easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cunningham lands a couple of digs.
Cunningham lands a couple of elbows.
Cunningham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cunningham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cunningham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Studd looking for a sweep. Not yet Studd, not yet.
Cunningham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cunningham stops Studd from standing up.
Studd is trying to hold Cunningham in close to prevent damage but Cunningham has managed to pass into half guard.
Cunningham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

It looks like John Studd has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham working over Studd with some ground and pound. Studd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Studd wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Cunningham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cunningham sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Studd is looking for a sweep. Cunningham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cunningham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cunningham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Studd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Cunningham.
Cunningham working the head and body with strikes.

Studd is rocked!
Cunningham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cunningham working over Studd with some ground and pound. Studd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Studd is still in real trouble! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cunningham winds up and cracks Studd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cunningham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Studd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cunningham cracks Studd's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Studd slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cunningham can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Cunningham!