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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes misses with a takedown #TD#
and Cunningham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
Cunningham cracks Barnes with a big elbow.
Cunningham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cunningham working the ground and pound but Barnes is defending the strikes.
Barnes is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Barnes wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Cunningham seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Barnes is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Markus Cunningham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Cunningham has closed the distance and engaged Georges in a clinch.
#TD#
Georges is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cunningham is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Georges to the mat. Georges regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cunningham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cunningham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Cunningham drops back looking for a leg! Georges is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Georges manages to kick Cunningham off! Cunningham jumps back into Georges's guard.
Cunningham throws a strike but Georges rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham pulls Georges in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cunningham has his foot on Georges's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Georges works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##ES#
Cunningham has his feet on Georges's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Georges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunningham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cunningham circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Cunningham counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Georges!
Georges looks winded!#SUB#
Cunningham tries for a kimura but Georges is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Georges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Georges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Cunningham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Georges has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cunningham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Georges knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cunningham is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Georges knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Cunningham is trying to move to mount but Georges reverses beautifully and ends up in Cunningham's guard.
Georges being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Georges has gone for a leg lock! Cunningham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Georges's guard.#REVR##T4#
Georges preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cunningham looking to pass the guard.
Cunningham really is a fat lump.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Cunningham dominated that round.
That's time! Cunningham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Georges has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Cunningham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Markus Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cunningham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cunningham trying to control but Georges is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Georges is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cunningham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Georges is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
Cunningham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georges is looking to stand up but Cunningham isn't so interested in that idea.
Georges keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
Cunningham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cunningham throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Georges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Georges tries to clinch up#TD#
so Cunningham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Georges working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cunningham. #SUB2#
Georges working for a triangle but Cunningham defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cunningham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Georges is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cunningham, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Cunningham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cunningham is controlling Georges's posture.#ES#
Cunningham has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Georges has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Georges with a poor takedown #CL#
and Cunningham counters by clinching up. #T4##TD#
Cunningham tightens his grip and picks Georges up, before dumping him to the ground. Georges manages to land in guard.
Georges is wriggling around but Cunningham manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Cunningham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Georges doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunningham. #SUB#
Cunningham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cunningham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Georges doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunningham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Cunningham dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Georges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.#TD#
Cunningham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Georges did well to prevent Cunningham getting side control.
Cunningham is pressing down on Georges's thigh, looking to free his foot. Georges is holding on for now. #SUB#
Cunningham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Cunningham is working for a submission of some sort.
Georges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georges gets full guard.
Cunningham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Georges on the ground.
Cunningham throws a big elbow that misses.
Georges preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been informed that Georges has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Georges wants to sweep here but Cunningham controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Cunningham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Georges is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Georges has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2##ES#
Cunningham has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Georges is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Cunningham gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Georges trying to control from the bottom.
Cunningham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Georges keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Cunningham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Cunningham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Georges doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunningham.
Georges trying to hold on to Cunningham's head to control him but Cunningham postures up.
Georges looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Georges shoots and misses #CL#
and Cunningham moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cunningham.
#TD#
Cunningham wants the takedown. Georges is fighting it off but Cunningham persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Georges's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Cunningham drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Georges dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cunningham looking for a sweep. Not yet Cunningham, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Georges Georges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markus Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Georges punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Cunningham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Cunningham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cunningham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klibek.
#CL2#
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!
#CUT2#
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.#T1##CL2#
Klibek darts in and clinches Cunningham up against the cage.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #REVB#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
Klibek drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cunningham dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Cunningham stopping the sweep attempt from Klibek.#T3#
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.#SUB#
Cunningham has gone for a leg lock! Klibek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cunningham's guard.#REVB#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.
#R2#
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. #CL2#
Cunningham gets tackled into the cage by Klibek. Klibek maintains the clinch.
Klibek lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Klibek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
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.
#TD2#
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. #T1##ES2#
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.
#CL2#
Klibek closes the distance and clinches.
Cunningham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Klibek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Klibek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klibek avoids the elbow strike from Cunningham, against the cage.
#T2#
Cunningham lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
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.#T3#
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. #REF3#
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.#CL2#
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.#CL2#
Klibek closes the distance and clinches.
Cunningham lands with a right to the head. #T4#
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.
#TD2#
Klibek pulls guard effortlessly.
Klibek wants to sweep here but Cunningham controlling him for the moment.
Cunningham with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
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!
#R3#
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. #CL2#
Klibek rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
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.#CL2#
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.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cunningham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Klibek's brow. #BC2#
Klibek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klibek scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
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.#T2##BC2#
Klibek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Klibek rushes Cunningham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Klibek. #TD2#
Klibek jumps guard and drags Cunningham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
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. #REVB#
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.
#T3#
Klibek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Klibek is continuing to stall.#SU2#
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.#T4#
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.#CL2#
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.
#BC#
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!#CL2#
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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