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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryszard Klibek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Markus Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryszard Klibek!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cunningham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klibek.
Klibek rushes Cunningham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klibek.
Klibek tries for a takedown but Cunningham manages to get underhooks.
Klibek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunningham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Klibek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klibek lands a head kick!
It looks like Markus Cunningham has been cut.
Ryszard Klibek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham blocks a low kick nicely.
Klibek feints and then cracks Cunningham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cunningham down.
Cunningham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klibek darts in and clinches Cunningham up against the cage.
Klibek has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cunningham uses from the top position.
Cunningham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cunningham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klibek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cunningham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cunningham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Klibek is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cunningham, into his guard.
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.
Klibek trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klibek postures up in Cunningham's guard and throws a big left but Cunningham blocks it.
Klibek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Klibek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cunningham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klibek tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunningham is retaining full guard.
Klibek drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cunningham dives on top into guard.
Cunningham stopping the sweep attempt from Klibek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klibek controlling the position.
Cunningham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cunningham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klibek is looking to stand up but Cunningham isn't so interested in that idea.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Klibek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cunningham works over Klibek with some ground and pound from guard.
Cunningham has gone for a leg lock! Klibek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cunningham's guard.
Klibek 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham trying to control the position.
Klibek sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cunningham controls Klibek momentarily but Klibek frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klibek lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryszard Klibek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markus Cunningham's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Klibek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klibek throws a nice head kick!
Klibek throws a nice looking combination but Cunningham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cunningham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Klibek doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
Klibek is looking to chop away at Cunningham's legs.
Cunningham gets tackled into the cage by Klibek. Klibek maintains the clinch.
Klibek lands with a short shot to the head.
Klibek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klibek takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klibek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klibek gets control of Cunningham's arms and successfully pulls guard. Klibek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cunningham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Klibek manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Klibek.
Klibek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cunningham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cunningham goes for a takedown attempt but Klibek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klibek closes the distance and clinches.
Cunningham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klibek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klibek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klibek avoids the elbow strike from Cunningham, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham lands with a left to the head.
Klibek successfully pulls guard.
Klibek has Cunningham pulled in close to control his posture.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klibek wants to sweep but no luck.
Klibek has momentary wrist control but Cunningham slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klibek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klibek is looking to stand up but Cunningham isn't so interested in that idea.
Cunningham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunningham avoids the head kick by Klibek.
Klibek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunningham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cunningham tries to counter with a takedown but Klibek is quick to defend against it.
Klibek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cunningham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Klibek is pressed up against the cage. Cunningham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klibek down to the mat. Klibek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klibek closes the distance and clinches.
Cunningham lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Klibek as the two fighters clinch.
Klibek wants to take the fight to the mat but Cunningham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Klibek is breathing heavily.
Cunningham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klibek prevents it.
Klibek pulls guard effortlessly.
Klibek wants to sweep here but Cunningham controlling him for the moment.
Cunningham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klibek is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cunningham presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klibek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klibek prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryszard Klibek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Markus Cunningham's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Klibek feints and then cracks Cunningham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cunningham down.
Klibek lands with a slapping head kick.
Klibek rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.
Klibek manages to break the clinch.
Klibek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klibek.
Cunningham tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klibek drives through and clinches with Cunningham against the cage.
Cunningham looking for a takedown.
Klibek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Klibek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cunningham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klibek's brow.
Klibek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klibek scores with a punch to the head.
Klibek moves into the clinch.
Klibek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cunningham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klibek lands a nice shot to the body.
Cunningham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Klibek after a bit of a struggle.
Ryszard Klibek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Klibek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cunningham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunningham is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cunningham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klibek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klibek rushes Cunningham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Klibek.
Klibek jumps guard and drags Cunningham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cunningham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Klibek is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cunningham, into his guard.
Klibek trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham trying to keep a closed guard but Klibek is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klibek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Klibek is continuing to stall.
Klibek gets to his feet - Cunningham follows without any prompting.
Ryszard Klibek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klibek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cunningham backs up against the cage.
Klibek lands with a slapping head kick.
Klibek looks to land a body kick but Cunningham moved away.
Klibek dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham shoots in looking for a takedown but Klibek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cunningham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Klibek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klibek.
Klibek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Klibek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klibek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cunningham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klibek lands a nice elbow.
Klibek blocks an uppercut.
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markus Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klibek drives through and clinches with Cunningham against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryszard Klibek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klibek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryszard Klibek!
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