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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cunnigham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kennedy Embers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunnigham's entrance music is Jeremy. A fine choice. Embers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Settle For Nothing by RATM. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
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166 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Cunnigham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kennedy Embers!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnigham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Embers is fending him off so far but Cunnigham persists. Nope, Embers circles away and we're back to standing.
Cunnigham keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Embers thows a body shot but no joy.
Cunnigham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Embers defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunnigham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cunnigham showed some decent athleticism there.
Cunnigham is working for a submission of some sort.
Embers looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Embers controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cunnigham prevents Embers from standing back up.
Embers won't allow Cunnigham to pass to mount.
Cunnigham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Embers is just riding it out for now. Cunnigham eventually gives up the hold.
Cunnigham is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embers is controlling Cunnigham's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cunnigham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Embers defends it well.
Cunnigham wants to pass the guard but Embers is defending well.
Embers wants to improve his position but Cunnigham is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Embers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy Embers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cunnigham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Embers's hands.
Embers wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunnigham tries to score a power double leg takedown but Embers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cunnigham somewhat.
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 Jeremy Cunnigham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cunnigham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunnigham misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Embers misses its intended target.
Embers misses with a straight right.
Embers misses the jab.
Cunnigham dives in and grabs Embers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Embers pushes down on Cunnigham's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cunnigham is defended easily by Embers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cunnigham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunnigham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Embers finds it's target.
Cunnigham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Embers tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Embers connects with the punch.
Cunnigham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Embers as he avoids it easily.
Cunnigham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Embers connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kennedy Embers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cunnigham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cunnigham slips a jab from Embers.
Cunnigham dives in and grabs Embers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Embers pushes down on Cunnigham's head and hops out.
Cunnigham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunnigham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Embers as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Embers catches Cunnigham right on the button with a cross.
Embers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Embers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Embers misses with a hook to the body
and Cunnigham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Embers's guard now.
Cunnigham throwing strikes from guard but Embers blocks nicely.
Embers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cunnigham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Embers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Embers has escaped and now he's on top!
Cunnigham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Embers is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Embers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cunnigham has his foot on Embers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Embers works his way back into a safe position though.
Embers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunnigham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Embers has managed to get both his arms back between Cunnigham's legs - danger averted.
Embers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunnigham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Embers has managed to get both his arms back between Cunnigham's legs - danger averted.
Embers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Embers 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Embers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cunnigham's guard.
Cunnigham trying to keep a closed guard but Embers is proving a slippery customer.
Cunnigham is looking for a triangle but Embers pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Embers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cunnigham clearly takes that round.
That's time! Cunnigham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Embers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cunnigham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunnigham misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embers moves in looking to clinch but Cunnigham pushes him off.
Cunnigham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Embers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunnigham manages to avoid it.
Embers takes a swing at Cunnigham's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cunnigham shoots for a double leg takedown but Embers sprawls well. He's pushed Cunnigham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cunnigham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunnigham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Embers.
Nice defenses there by Cunnigham.
Cunnigham tries for a takedown but Embers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cunnigham has time to react.
Cunnigham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cunnigham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cunnigham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Embers is fending him off so far but Cunnigham persists. Nope, Embers circles away and we're back to standing.
Cunnigham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Embers avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Embers tries to clinch there but Cunnigham circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kennedy Embers dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cunnigham takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Embers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cunnigham momentarily.
Cunnigham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cunnigham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnigham closes this distance looking for a takedown but Embers circles away.
Embers misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cunnigham.
Embers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cunnigham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Embers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunnigham moves away.
Cunnigham shoots in for a takedown but Embers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Embers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunnigham in his tracks.
Cunnigham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Embers but Embers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Cunnigham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnigham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Embers pinned against the cage. Embers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown by Cunnigham or perhaps it was just good defense by Embers which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cunnigham shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cunnigham.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kennedy Embers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Embers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kennedy Embers! Kennedy Embers retains his lightweight title!
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