PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 1086 p4p, 1711 weight class) and Jimar Kinkead (ranked 142 p4p, 230 weight class). Kinkead has chosen No Sunshine as his entrance music. Randall Cunningham has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Cunningham
vs
Kinkead

193 cm
27
210
8 - 4 - 0

178 cm
27
186
8 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Pulling Guard

High Quality Beef ðŸ„

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimar Kinkead!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kinkead tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes.
Cunningham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Cunningham tries to keep at a distance but Kinkead has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Cunningham to work.
Kinkead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cunningham to keep the fight standing.
Kinkead's coach down at Dynamic MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kinkead's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cunningham stalling in the clinch.
Kinkead is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cunningham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Randall Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimar Kinkead.
Kinkead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cunningham slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cunningham scores with a shoulder strike.
Kinkead tries to pull guard but Cunningham won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cunningham has a couple of punches blocked by Kinkead.
Cunningham gets underhooks to prevent Kinkead's takedown attempt.
Cunningham taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Cunningham - that landed with a thud.
Cunningham prevents the takedown attempt.
Kinkead drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cunningham prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kinkead backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cunningham is struggling to control the position.
Cunningham gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cunningham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cunningham stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randall Cunningham.
Cunningham defending well as Kinkead loads up on a big left hand.
Kinkead moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
Randall Cunningham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinkead checks the leg kick.
Kinkead fails with the takedown
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Jimar Kinkead has been cut.
Kinkead misses with a hook.
Cunningham throws a looping overhand right but Kinkead ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead tries to clinch there but Cunningham circles away.

Cunningham moves into the clinch.
Kinkead fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kinkead tries to pull guard but Cunningham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cunningham.
Kinkead is trying to pull guard but Cunningham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kinkead goes for a takedown attempt but Cunningham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kinkead shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cunningham pinned against the cage. Cunningham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cunningham lands a right hook to the body.

Cunningham instigates a clinch.
Kinkead has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cunningham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Cunningham.
Kinkead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cunningham to keep the fight standing.

Cunningham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kinkead is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cunningham to the mat. Cunningham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Kinkead engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cunningham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kinkead trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimar Kinkead's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Horrible takedown attempt by Kinkead or perhaps it was just good defense by Cunningham, which made it look bad.
Cunningham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kinkead's head.

Cunningham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kinkead is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kinkead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Randall Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimar Kinkead.
Cunningham presses Kinkead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kinkead tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cunningham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kinkead fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead is trying to pull guard but Cunningham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kinkead tries to score a body lock takedown but Cunningham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kinkead fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Cunningham.
Cunningham prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkead is trying to pull guard but Cunningham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cunningham effectively controlling the action here.
Kinkead is trying to pull guard but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham has Kinkead pushed against the cage.
Randall Cunningham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kinkead is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cunningham is defending well.
Kinkead has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cunningham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cunningham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cunningham stalls.
Cunningham taking a breather.
Cunningham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kinkead backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kinkead is looking for a takedown.
Kinkead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kinkead tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kinkead goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cunningham prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cunningham stalling against the cage.
Cunningham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kinkead letting Cunningham take a breather here.
Cunningham lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cunningham displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kinkead up against the cage.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinkead tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cunningham lands a body punch.
Kinkead is trying to pull guard but Cunningham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cunningham is struggling to control the position.
Cunningham lands a nice uppercut.
Kinkead tries to pull guard but Cunningham won't allow it.
Cunningham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kinkead tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead tries to score a body lock takedown but Cunningham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cunningham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kinkead backwards.
Cunningham stalling against the cage.
Cunningham prevents the takedown attempt.
Kinkead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cunningham to keep the fight standing.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kinkead can do to turn this around?
Kinkead looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kinkead blocks an uppercut.
Cunningham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimar Kinkead's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cunningham clinches up with Kinkead and pushes him back against the cage.
Cunningham gets underhooks to prevent Kinkead's takedown attempt.
Kinkead tries for a takedown but Cunningham manages to get underhooks.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the head but Kinkead blocks with his arms.
Kinkead letting Cunningham take a breather here.
Kinkead tries to pull guard but Cunningham won't allow it.
Randall Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimar Kinkead.
Cunningham stops a takedown attempt from Kinkead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cunningham to keep the fight standing.
Kinkead jumps guard but Cunningham stands there with Kinkead around his waist. Kinkead gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Come on Cunningham - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkead fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cunningham effectively controlling the action here.
Cunningham has Kinkead pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cunningham for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cunningham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kinkead goes for a takedown attempt but Cunningham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kinkead shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kinkead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Cunningham gets a clinch.
Cunningham's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Cunningham.
Kinkead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cunningham smiles and moves away.
Cunningham connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Kinkead off balance momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Cunningham. No joy for Kinkead on that attempt.
An inside leg kick from Cunningham misses.
Cunningham is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cunningham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kinkead tries for a takedown but Cunningham circles away easily
and Cunningham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kinkead's knee momentarily.
Kinkead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cunningham connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes.
Kinkead looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham is looking to counter punch.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Cunningham cracks Kinkead with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kinkead looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cunningham finish him?

Kinkead is rocked!
Cunningham feints and then cracks Kinkead's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kinkead down.
Kinkead is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Kinkead bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Cunningham comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kinkead falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kinkead was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Cunningham!