|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tekturo Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Conflict . Khan has chosen Ghengis Khan - Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Tekturo Khan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brad Cunningham's chin.
|
|
|
187 cm
26
197 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
|
179 cm
24
211 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
| |
|
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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Cunningham! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tekturo Khan! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Khan throws a head kick that misses. Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range. Khan throws a head kick that misses. Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Khan feints and as Cunningham raises his hands in defense, Khan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Cunningham is trying to control the position but Khan postures up. Khan controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Cunningham is trying to keep Khan in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brad Cunningham wasn't doing enough on the ground. A head kick misses from Cunningham. Khan slips under a jab from Cunningham. Khan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cunningham can pounce on him.
Khan slips a jab from Cunningham.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khan.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cunningham moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan. Cunningham throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Khan slips under a jab from Cunningham. Khan throws a leg kick but Cunningham checks it. A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick. Khan gets a double leg takedown into Cunningham's guard. Cunningham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Khan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Khan postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunningham is keeping the position for now. Khan trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Cunningham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Cunningham stuffs the takedown attempt from Khan. Khan gets slowly back to his feet. Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cunningham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cunningham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Khan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Khan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Khan misses with a wild combination.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Khan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Khan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cunningham's head. Khan wants to control but Cunningham is keeping him busy. Khan is pressing down on Cunningham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cunningham is holding on for now. Cunningham looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Khan throwing shots but Cunningham is blocking nicely. Cunningham is staying active underneath Khan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Khan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cunningham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khan. Khan lands strikes from half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Khan not landing any meaningful shots this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tekturo Khan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khan lands a really nice looking cross but Cunningham seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Khan. Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Khan throws a head kick that misses. Cunningham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Khan will feel that in the morning. Khan throws a lazy right hand but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cunningham throws a push kick but Khan slaps the foot to one side. Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cunningham sprawls well. Cunningham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet. Khan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cunningham. Khan throws a shot from downtown. Cunningham moves away and avoids it. Khan connects with an inside leg kick. Cunningham throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Good exchange - Khan coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Khan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cunningham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunningham misses with a looping left. Cunningham throws a leg kick but Khan moved away. Khan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cunningham's calf. Cunningham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily. Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan punishes Cunningham's body with a nice straight punch. Cunningham avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Khan throws a quick inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Cunningham blocks a head kick by Khan.
Cunningham tries to land a front kick but Khan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Cunningham throws a low kick but Khan avoids it. Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Cunningham moves out of range easily. Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Khan jabs Cunningham to the body, keeping him at a distance. Cunningham slips under a jab. Cunningham takes one to the side of the head.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily. Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunningham. Cunningham throws out a token jab with nothing on it. An inside leg kick lands from Khan. A head kick misses from Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Khan throws the kick towards the body but Cunningham avoids it. Cunningham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though. Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cunningham throws a lazy head kick and Khan counters with an inside leg kick. Khan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cunningham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Cunningham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Cunningham misses with a head kick.
Khan tries to land a front kick but Cunningham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Khan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Khan lands a nice hook to Cunningham's body. Cunningham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khan. Cunningham shrugs it off though. Brad Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cunningham is rocked! A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Cunningham down. Oh Cunningham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A telegraphed right hand from Khan misses the target. Cunningham seems to have got his legs back now. Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cunningham has time to react. A head kick misses from Khan. Khan blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
Khan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cunningham on the side of the head. Cunningham throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khan is defended easily by Cunningham. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A solid leg kick lands there for Cunningham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tekturo Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan lands with a good body shot. Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Khan scores with a decent looking hook. Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cunningham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cunningham misses with a head kick.
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khan. Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range. Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cunningham. Khan throws out a loose jab but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it. Tekturo Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nice defenses there by Khan. Cunningham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cunningham misses with an uppercut
and Khan counters with a thumping low kick. Khan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A combination from Khan does no damage. A head kick misses from Cunningham. Cunningham misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Khan misses. Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cunningham ducks under a wild hook from Khan. Cunningham needs to keep his hands up - Khan had a free shot at his head there. Cunningham tries to land a front kick but Khan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cunningham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Khan wants to slow Cunningham down by chopping away at his legs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cunningham walks into a stiff left hand from Khan. Cunningham connects with a jab. Cunningham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khan is able to avoid easily. A decent looking body kick lands there for Khan. Khan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khan lands a lovely overhand right. Cunningham tries to land a body kick and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Khan throws a monster overhand right that drops Cunningham! Khan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tekturo Khan! After the big win, Tekturo Khan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|