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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton has chosen Break Ya Neck as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunningham leaves Clinton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Randall Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham misses with a leg kick
and Clinton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Clinton. That snapped Cunningham's head back.
Clinton avoids the head kick by Cunningham.
A low kick from Cunningham misses
and Clinton counters with a stiff right hand.
Cunningham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clinton was well out of range. Poor timing from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a body kick that misses.
Clinton lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clinton is looking to slow Cunningham down with leg kicks.
Cunningham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cunningham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clinton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Clinton won't allow Cunningham to sweep him here.
Clinton lands a couple of digs.
Clinton stays in close to Cunningham's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Clinton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bill Clinton.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clinton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton throws a hook but Cunningham avoids it easily.
Cunningham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clinton takes a step back to recover.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Clinton moves out of range.
Clinton lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clinton scores with a nice right hand.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Cunningham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clinton.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Clinton.
Cunningham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clinton throws out the jab.
Clinton blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Clinton blocks the low kick.
Clinton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham checks the leg kick.
Clinton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cunningham.
Cunningham tried to score with a low kick but Clinton checks it.
Clinton moves into the clinch successfully.
Clinton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
Cunningham misses with a knee to the head.
Clinton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cunningham is looking to control Clinton's arms but Clinton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cunningham has his back to the cage.
Cunningham lands a nice knee to the body.
Clinton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Randall Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Clinton.
Clinton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cunningham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cunningham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clinton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cunningham missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clinton as Cunningham tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton avoiding damage as Cunningham throws knees to the body.
Clinton misses with a body punch.
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham misses with a hook.
Clinton lands with a straight right. Cunningham didn't see that one coming.
Cunningham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clinton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clinton trying to control the position but instead, Cunningham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clinton into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunningham missing with knees to the body.
Clinton managing to block the knees to the body from Cunningham.
The referee calls for Cunningham to work.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the head but Clinton blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot by Clinton.
Clinton checks a leg kick.
Cunningham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cunningham scores with a leg kick.
Cunningham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clinton's hands.
Cunningham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clinton thuds a left hand into Cunningham's body.
Cunningham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clinton takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
Bill Clinton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clinton tries to clinch up.
Clinton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cunningham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clinton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cunningham's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham keeping full guard, as Clinton tries to pass.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clinton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Clinton from controlling successfully.
Bill Clinton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cunningham thows a leg kick but Clinton checks it
and Clinton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clinton feints and then cracks Cunningham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cunningham down.
That kick from Cunningham tenderised Clinton's leg. Clinton is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton avoids the head kick by Cunningham.
A swing and a miss from Clinton.
Cunningham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Clinton defending well as Cunningham loads up on a big left hand.
Clinton looks to throw the jab but Cunningham is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham avoids it really well and circles away.
Clinton connects with a body shot that sends Cunningham's belly button to the back.
Cunningham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clinton checks a leg kick.
Clinton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cunningham throws a leg kick
and Clinton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clinton.
Clinton closes the distance and pushes Cunningham back into the cage.
Clinton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham scores with a knee to the head.
Clinton managing to block the knees to the body from Cunningham.
Clinton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clinton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clinton tries to throw a body punch but Cunningham avoids it by throwing Clinton back against the cage.
Clinton lands a hook that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
Clinton tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cunningham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cunningham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinton is defending well for now.
A short right from Clinton.
Clinton looking to stall.
Cunningham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cunningham working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cunningham obliges.
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!
Cunningham stalling in the clinch but Clinton improves position.
Clinton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cunningham wants to control but Clinton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham tries to roll over but Clinton keeps him under control.
Cunningham trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clinton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cunningham's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cunningham tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clinton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cunningham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cunningham.
Clinton throws a front kick aimed at Cunningham's knee but Cunningham avoids it well.
Cunningham moves into the clinch.
Clinton lands an uppercut.
Clinton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
Cunningham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinton is defending well for now.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunningham tries to keep at a distance but Clinton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clinton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
Cunningham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Randall Cunningham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cunningham obliges.
Clinton 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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clinton as Cunningham tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clinton.
Clinton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Cunningham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Clinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clinton working aggressively here.
Clinton tries a body shot but Cunningham blocks it.
Cunningham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clinton is defending well for now.
Cunningham looking to throw knees to the head but Clinton is blocking nicely.
Cunningham blocks a body shot from Clinton.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the head but Clinton blocks with his arms.
Cunningham pushes Clinton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clinton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Randall Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham tries to break free but Clinton pushes him back against the cage.
Clinton pushes Cunningham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clinton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cunningham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clinton.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Clinton checks it.
Cunningham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cunningham lands a head kick!
Cunningham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cunningham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cunningham misses with a leg kick
and Clinton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cunningham blocks a jab.
Cunningham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clinton.
Cunningham misses with a low kick.
Bill Clinton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Clinton is having none of it.
Clinton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clinton connects with an inside leg kick.
Clinton clinches up with Cunningham and pushes him back against the cage.
Cunningham has Clinton pressed against the cage.
Clinton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cunningham is defending well.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Cunningham misses
and Clinton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Clinton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Clinton.
Cunningham trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton misses with a punch on the inside.
Clinton misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clinton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clinton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cunningham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clinton.
Clinton lands a left hand.
Clinton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clinton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cunningham is defending well.
Randall Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Clinton.
Cunningham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clinton has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunningham trying to stall but Clinton improves his position.
Clinton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cunningham missing with knees to the body.
Clinton taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randall Cunningham.
I think Clinton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Clinton!
Bill Clinton looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'That's how you're gonna beat 'em, Billy. They keep underestimating you.'.
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