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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Cunning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Back has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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185 cm
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Cunning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Back!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunning darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Back looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Back is staying active underneath Cunning, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Cunning.
Cunning thows a huge punch but Back dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunning is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cunning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cunning is looking to advance position but Back won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cunning working Back over with strikes.
Cunning lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cunning is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Back doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunning.
Back is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cunning scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunning works his way into full mount!
Cunning landing strikes from the mount and Back is in trouble!
Cunning punching from mount but Back doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunning with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Cunning there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
A nice elbow there by Cunning.
Back taking shots to the head.
Cunning landing shots from mount.
Cunning thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cunning looking to finish Back with some ground and pound. This is bad for Back!
Cunning looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Back avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cunning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cunning.
Cunning looking to control but Back is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cunning lands a big shot there that rocks Back but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cunning has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Back's face.
Back avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cunning.
Cunning looking to finish Back with some ground and pound. This is bad for Back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cunning dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cunning closes the distance and clinches.
Cunning tries to circle away but Back has him pinned against the cage.
Cunning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunning lands a two punch combo.
Cunning has Back up against the cage in a clinch.
Cunning using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cunning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cunning stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cunning throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cunning scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cunning lands a few punches from side control.
Cunning working the ground and pound but Back is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cunning decides to stand up, so the ref orders Back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunning moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Back looking to throw knees to the head but Cunning is blocking nicely.
Cunning goes for a takedown in the clinch but Back prevents it.
Back pulls guard successfully.
Cunning throws and elbow that misses. Back uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cunning's guard. Nice move by Back!
Back is standing up over Cunning. Cunning looks to escape but Back dives into side control.
Cunning is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Back asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cunning throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunning jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Back wants to clinch but Cunning slips to the side
and Cunning holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Back with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cunning lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Back blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cunning.
Cunning is just content to waste time from the top position. Back takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cunning thows a big elbow that misses.
Cunning 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Cunning thows a big elbow that misses.
Back is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cunning is controlling him.
Cunning stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Back swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Back preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cunning is in close to Back's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cunning dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cunning gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cunning wants a takedown but no success here.
Cunning digs a right hand underneath Back's ribcage. Back let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cunning tries for a takedown but Back manages to get underhooks.
Cunning decides to pull guard.
Cunning wants to get back to his feet but Back is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cunning manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunning drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cunning throws and elbow that misses. Back uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cunning's guard. Nice move by Back!
Cunning has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Back off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cunning drives through and clinches with Back against the cage.
Cunning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunning is looking to clinch but Back is avoiding it.
Cunning lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cunning.
Cunning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Back fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunning fails in his attempt to clinch.
Back swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cunning counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Back is working an open guard so Cunning takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cunning lands a head shot.
Back tries to clinch but Cunning moves away
and Cunning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Back tries to clinch up but Cunning circles away and keeps his distance.
Cunning 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.
Cunning throws and elbow that misses. Back uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cunning's guard. Nice move by Back!
Rob Cunning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cunning is working an open guard so Back takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Back.
Cunning drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cunning throws a strike but Back rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cunning is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cunning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Back can do to turn this around?
Back lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunning can't break the clinch.
Back throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunning blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Cunning's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cunning has picked Back up - he's going for a ride! Cunning dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cunning tries to stand and escape but Back is controlling the position.
Back tries to kick Cunning off but Cunning keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Travis Back has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cunning is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunning is nestled in close to Back, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Cunning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cunning has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Cunning!
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FIGHT
RATING
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