PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone has chosen Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cunningham
vs
Malone

188 cm
28
210 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

189 cm
33
218 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

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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 14 - 10 - 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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham scoring well with a low kick there.
Malone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Cunningham clinches up against the cage.
Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malone blocks a body shot from Cunningham.
Malone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malone is trying to drag Cunningham to the mat but Cunningham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cunningham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cunningham working Malone over with knees to the body.
Cunningham lands a right hand.

It looks like Zoey Malone has been cut.
Cunningham displaying some good clinch control by pressing Malone up against the cage.
Cunningham misses with a punch on the inside.
Cunningham landing knees to the head.
Cunningham tries to break free but Malone pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone blocks a body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham lands an uppercut.
Malone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cunningham smiles and moves away.
Randall Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cunningham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Malone moved away.
Malone looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Malone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cunningham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone in his tracks.
Malone scores with a nice body kick.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Cunningham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malone is looking to clinch but Cunningham is avoiding it.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Malone there.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Malone has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cunningham.
Malone has Cunningham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cunningham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cunningham scores a nice knee to the body.

Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone avoids the body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malone.
A punch combination from Cunningham misses.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Malone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cunningham.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zoey Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cunningham. That's going to slow Malone down.
Malone avoids a kick to the body.
Cunningham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malone shoots for a takedown but Cunningham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cunningham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cunningham's hands.
Malone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malone is looking to clinch.
Cunningham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cunningham throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
Malone throws a body punch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Malone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cunningham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malone's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the temple. Malone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Malone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cunningham manages to get to full guard.
Cunningham is trying to keep Malone in close.
Malone won't allow Cunningham to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malone wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cunningham tries to work over Malone's front leg with a kick but Malone checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malone.
Malone scores with a nice right hand.
Malone throws a head kick that misses
and Cunningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cunningham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.

Cunningham looking to score a takedown here. Malone is defending well but Cunningham drives through and ends up in Malone's guard.

Malone is looking for a triangle but Cunningham pushes his legs off easily.
Cunningham tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
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 is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Malone is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.

Malone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cunningham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Malone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cunningham defends it easily.
Cunningham trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.

Cunningham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Randall Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a leg kick which misses Malone's front leg but catches the back leg as Malone tries to avoid it.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cunningham blocks the body kick.
Cunningham lands with a nice body punch.
Cunningham drops his hands momentarily and Malone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malone.
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cunningham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone scoring well with a low kick there.
Cunningham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Cunningham connects with an inside leg kick.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Malone fails with the takedown.
Randall Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Malone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cunningham.
Cunningham connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Cunningham misses

and Malone counters with a single leg into guard. Cunningham didn't expect that.
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.
Cunningham is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malone won't allow Cunningham to sweep him here.
Malone wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Zoey Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.

Malone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cunningham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cunningham has escaped and now he's on top!
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cunningham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cunningham trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Malone throws a leg kick
and Cunningham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cunningham lands a head shot.
Cunningham keeps the fight on the outside.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch but Malone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cunningham slips under a jab.
Randall Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone wants to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malone wants to clinch up but Cunningham keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham lands a nice shot that snaps Malone's head back.
Malone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cunningham. Cunningham obviously looking to wear him down.

Malone gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cunningham after a bit of a struggle.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cunningham lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone letting Cunningham take a breather here.
Cunningham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cunningham as Malone tries to tie him up.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.

Malone manages to pull guard.
Cunningham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cunningham works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cunningham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malone manages to get himself to full guard.
Malone is trying to keep Cunningham in close.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.

That's two 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!
Malone is trying to control the position but Cunningham postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Malone has his foot on Cunningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cunningham works his way back into a safe position though.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
Cunningham chips away with some ground and pound.

Malone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cunningham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cunningham preventing the sweep.
Cunningham advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Cunningham there.
Zoey Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malone wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cunningham connects with a nice short shot to Malone's temple.
Cunningham lands with a punch from half guard.
Cunningham prevents Malone from improving his position.

Malone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randall Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cunningham is working away from the top position though.

Malone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cunningham is keen to just control but Malone is a slippery customer.
Cunningham is controlling the pace.
Cunningham trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham blocks the strikes from Malone.

Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Malone looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cunningham passes into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Malone is not content to let Cunningham control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cunningham 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Cunningham!
Randall Cunningham was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Zoey Malone spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn! That sucked!'.