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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 2363 p4p, 2577 weight class) and Burt Craig (ranked 282 p4p, 301 weight class). Burt Craig is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Burt Craig!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cunningham sprawls well initially but Craig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Craig is keen to just control but Cunningham is a slippery customer.
Well, if Craig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Craig is keen to just control but Cunningham is a slippery customer.
Cunningham keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Craig throwing shots but Cunningham is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig is taking a breather. Cunningham says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Craig 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Craig.
Craig throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Craig wants to take a breather but Cunningham is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cunningham lands a big head kick that sends Craig tumbling to the mat! Cunningham takes a step backwards and waves Craig back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Craig is rocked!
It looks like Burt Craig has been cut.
Cunningham with a nice calf kick.
Craig is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cunningham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Craig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham thuds his shin into the meat of Craig's side.
Craig looks winded!
Cunningham drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Craig's head, knocking him out cold! Cunningham is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Cunningham!
Burt Craig spoke after the fight, saying 'Kick a fucking bucket.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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