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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Cunningham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Cunningham clinches up against the cage.
Pereira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Cunningham breaks the clinch.
Pereira throws a right hand that Cunningham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunningham also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Cunningham looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pereira!
Pereira is letting Cunningham control him for a moment.
Cunningham tries to move to mount but Pereira blocks the move with his legs.
Pereira wants to control but Cunningham postures up.
Pereira is being controlled here. #T1#
Cunningham in side control, throwing shots but Pereira defends.
Pereira is looking to regain half guard here but Cunningham keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Cunningham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cunningham trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Cunningham tries to stand but Pereira is controlling his head.
Pereira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Cunningham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cunningham is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cunningham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Cunningham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pereira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cunningham has managed to get both his arms back between Pereira's legs - danger averted.
Cunningham stays in close to Pereira's body and controls the position. #T3#
Pereira is trying to control the position but Cunningham postures up.
Cunningham stopping the sweep attempt from Pereira.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Cunningham tries to pass.
Cunningham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pereira 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 controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pereira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Cunningham moves into the clinch.
Cunningham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow. #TD2#
Cunningham has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pereira regains guard immediately.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ellie Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pereira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pereira lands with a hook. Cunningham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Cunningham avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Pereira.
#ROC#
Cunningham is rocked!
Mario Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pereira throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Cunningham's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Pereira dives in looking to finish as Cunningham flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Pereira's strikes! Pereira is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Cunningham's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Cunningham was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Pereira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bare pushes Cunningham off but Cunningham dives into side control.
Bare is trying to get back to half guard.
Bare trying to remain calm as Cunningham controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Cunningham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cunningham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bare is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bare is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bare knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cunningham on the ground.#T1#
Cunningham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bare is trying to stand.
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet.
Bare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cunningham is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Cunningham decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Cunningham gets a double leg takedown into Bare's guard.
Bare wants to get back to his feet but Cunningham passes into half guard.
#T2##REVR#
Cunningham winds up and cracks Bare with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cunningham is controlling the pace.
Bare keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Cunningham content to control rather than advance.
Cunningham lands with a punch from half guard.
Cunningham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cunningham drops an elbow to the side of Bare's head.
Cunningham is nestled in close to Bare, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cunningham winds up and cracks Bare with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bare pushes Cunningham off looking to stand but Cunningham dives back in and keeps control.
Cunningham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Cunningham might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Cunningham wants to stand up but Bare has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham working the head and body with strikes.
Cunningham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellie Cunningham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bare fails with the takedown
and Cunningham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cunningham misses with a body kick.
Bare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cunningham wants to counter with a clinch but Bare pushes him away.#TD2#
Cunningham scores with a takedown into Bare's guard.
Bare wants to get back to his feet but Cunningham passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Bare wants to get back to full guard.
Cunningham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham trying to control the pace. #T1#
Cunningham prevents Bare from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Bare works to full guard.
Cunningham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cunningham is continuing to stall.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cunningham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cunningham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bare is proving hard to escape from.
Cunningham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cunningham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cunningham controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Cunningham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bare looks to move to half guard but instead Cunningham has passed into mount! Damn!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cunningham dominating with strikes here.
Cunningham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bare is in a horrible position here. Cunningham smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Cunningham controlling from mount.
Cunningham wants to stand but Bare is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cunningham controlling from mount.
Cunningham scoring with strikes but Bare is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellie Cunningham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bare tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cunningham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bare somewhat.
Bare shoots in for a double leg but Cunningham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Cunningham throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bare tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cunningham is in Bare's guard.
Bare is wriggling around but Cunningham manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Cunningham seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bare is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ellie Cunningham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Cunningham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD2#
Cunningham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cunningham is taking a breather. Give Up says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cunningham stops Give Up from getting back to his feet.
Cunningham stalling.
Give Up is trying to escape back to his feet but Cunningham uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham advances to mount.
Cunningham controlling the pace for now.
Cunningham is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1#
Give Up has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#SUB2#
Cunningham has his arm under Give Up's chin here. Game over son! Cunningham squeezes tightly and Give Up is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ellie Cunningham!
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Event:
RFL 010 Kjolby vs Stackhouse
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Cunningham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cunningham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cunningham throws a sloppy body shot
and Kerr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kerr throws a front kick aimed at Cunningham's knee but Cunningham avoids it well.
Cunningham looks for a takedown but Kerr sprawls well.#TD2#
Cunningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kerr to the ground. Cunningham is now in Kerr's guard.#ES#
Kerr pushes Cunningham off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kerr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cunningham at a distance.
Kerr thuds his shin into the meat of Cunningham's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Kerr.
Kerr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunningham in his tracks. #ROC#
Cunningham is rocked!
Kerr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cunningham is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerr finish him?
Cunningham takes one to the side of the head.
Cunningham ducks into an uppercut from Kerr and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wayne Kerr!
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Event:
RFL 005 Browne vs Killer
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Barros shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Barros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Cunningham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barros has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cunningham after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Cunningham jumps into guard, dragging Barros to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Barros stands and steps away. Cunningham gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barros misses with the combination.
#KD2#
Cunningham lands a left and a right that send Barros crashing to the mat, dazed. Cunningham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Barros is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vinicius Barros has been cut.
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 Barros.
Oh Barros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barros really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barros.
Cunningham is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Barros shoots in looking for a takedown but Cunningham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barros seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Cunningham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barros manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cunningham's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barros can't keep his opponent in guard - Cunningham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barros wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barros punching from the bottom.
Cunningham content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Cunningham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cunningham thows a huge punch but Barros dodges it nicely.
Cunningham seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cunningham trying to mount his opponent but Barros defends it.
Barros tries to roll over but Cunningham keeps him under control.
Cunningham wants to stand up but Barros has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Cunningham slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Cunningham has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Barros defend it? Cunningham steps over the head and cranks it - Barros is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cunningham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ellie Cunningham!
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Event:
AMC 010 Bergfried vs Szczesny
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Cunningham shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.#CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barbosa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cunningham's brow.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham looking to stall.
Cunningham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cunningham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cunningham breaks the clinch.
Cunningham has a takedown stuffed.
Paulo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellie Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with the body kick#TD#
so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cunningham controlling the position.#T1#
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Cunningham has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barbosa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cunningham has tightened it up now! Barbosa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ellie Cunningham!
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Event:
AMC 007 >> 2 Belts <<
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Cunningham slips under a jab from Tarfel.
Cunningham is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cunningham with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Tarfel counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Tarfel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cunningham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tarfel scores with a jab. Cunningham acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Tarfel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cunningham quickly recovers to half guard.
Tarfel is thwarting Cunningham's attempts to control the position.
Cunningham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarfel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cunningham is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarfel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarfel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cunningham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tarfel's head.
Cunningham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tarfel 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#
Tarfel is looking to take a break and control but Cunningham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Tarfel wants to work for an arm triangle but Cunningham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cunningham manages to get to full guard.
Cunningham looking to control.
Cunningham has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tarfel chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Tarfel trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tarfel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Tarfel keeps moving.
Tarfel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cunningham looking to control.
#SUB2#
Cunningham looking for a guillotine here but Tarfel defends easily.
Cunningham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Tarfel lands a couple of elbows.
Tarfel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarfel tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunningham is retaining full guard.
Cunningham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarfel postures up and lands a big shot to Cunningham's brow.
Cunningham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarfel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cunningham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Tarfel dominated that round.
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##TD#
Tarfel gets a takedown into half guard.
Petey Tarfel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarfel is thwarting Cunningham's attempts to control the position.
Tarfel stops Cunningham from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarfel passes into side control, despite Cunningham's attempt to control the position.
Cunningham being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
Tarfel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tarfel working the head with strikes.
Cunningham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarfel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tarfel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cunningham manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tarfel's best efforts.#T2#
Tarfel working Cunningham over with strikes.
Tarfel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Tarfel from controlling successfully.
Tarfel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tarfel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunningham is keeping the position for now.
Tarfel is working hard here to advance position.
Tarfel trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck.
Tarfel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham is trying to get back to full guard.
Tarfel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cunningham is trying to stand.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cunningham is trying to control but Tarfel passes into side control!
Tarfel trying to control the position but Cunningham is working away.
Cunningham can't do much from the bottom here.
Tarfel landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Cunningham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarfel looks up at the clock and then as Cunningham takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tarfel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cunningham is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Cunningham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Tarfel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cunningham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Tarfel there.#TD#
Cunningham gets caught flat footed, as Tarfel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tarfel preventing the sweep.
Tarfel passes into half guard.
Tarfel is trying to control. Cunningham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham trying to hold on to Tarfel's head to control him but Tarfel postures up.
#T1#
Tarfel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cunningham trying to control but Tarfel postures up.
Tarfel is keen to just control but Cunningham is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tarfel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cunningham has hold of Tarfel's hands but Tarfel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarfel lands strikes from half guard.
Petey Tarfel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarfel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tarfel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cunningham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cunningham is looking to escape.
Tarfel prevents Cunningham from improving his position.
Tarfel controlling the pace.
Tarfel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cunningham keeps working.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarfel is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Tarfel wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Tarfel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cunningham did well to prevent Tarfel getting side control.#SUB2#
Cunningham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cunningham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cunningham is looking to control Tarfel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cunningham avoid being mounted?
Tarfel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Tarfel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tarfel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ellie Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarfel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petey Tarfel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarfel 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petey Tarfel!
Petey Tarfel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
AMC 002 Hogg vs Traianus
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Divers. Cunningham does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Cunningham drives through with a takedown into Divers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Divers keeps moving.
Cunningham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Divers is proving hard to escape from.
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
Divers is controlling Cunningham's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers wants to get back to his feet but Cunningham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Divers working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Cunningham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Divers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cunningham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Cunningham clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Divers pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Divers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cunningham has picked Divers up and slammed him! Divers can't keep hold of the triangle and Cunningham manages to pass to side control!
Cunningham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cunningham wants to stand but Divers is controlling his arm.
Divers is not content to let Cunningham control the position.
Divers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cunningham off and has taken his back!#T2#
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Divers biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cunningham tries to escape but Divers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cunningham trying to get back to his feet but Divers is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Divers's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Divers is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Divers lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cunningham.
Cunningham controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Cunningham tries to escape but Divers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cunningham trying to control the hands but Divers won't let him.
Will Divers go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
I really don't envy Cunningham right now.
Divers gets his hands free as Cunningham looks to control. #SUB2#
Divers has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cunningham is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham trying to control the action but Divers just sinks the hooks in.
Divers keeps control of the position as Cunningham tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lary Divers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Divers looks to land a left hand but Cunningham moved out of range nicely.
Cunningham throws a big counter combination but Divers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Cunningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Divers to the ground. Cunningham is now in Divers's guard.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Divers is keeping the position.
Divers wants to stand up but Cunningham is controlling him.
Divers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Divers is keeping the position.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Divers's head.#T1##SUB2#
Divers looking for a guillotine here but Cunningham defends easily.
Cunningham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cunningham tries to free his leg and advance position but Divers is retaining full guard.
Cunningham trying to control but Divers is working from the bottom.
Cunningham throws an elbow that misses. Divers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cunningham's guard. Nice move by Divers!#REVB#
Divers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cunningham throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet but Divers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Divers gets to his feet - Cunningham follows without any prompting.
Divers dives in and grabs Cunningham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cunningham pushes down on Divers's head and hops out.
Divers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cunningham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Divers lands the left hand.#TD2#
Divers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cunningham to the mat! Cunningham manages to get full guard.
Cunningham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Divers slips nicely into half guard.
Divers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cunningham!
Divers looking to control but Cunningham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Divers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Cunningham regains half guard.
Divers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham is trying to maintain the position but Divers is very close to passing his half guard.
Cunningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lary Divers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Divers enables Cunningham to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Divers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cunningham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cunningham won't allow Divers to sweep him here.
Divers has Cunningham pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers trying to strike off his back.
Cunningham stays in close to Divers's body and controls the position.
Cunningham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Cunningham throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Divers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cunningham won't be happy with that.
Cunningham tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cunningham manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cunningham wants to control but Divers is keeping busy.
Divers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lary Divers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cunningham wants to control but Divers is keeping busy.
#T2#
Divers stalling.
Divers wants to pass to mount but Cunningham is defending the position.
Divers is looking to take a break and control but Cunningham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Divers trying to mount his opponent but Cunningham defends it. #T3#
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Cunningham punching from the bottom.
Divers controlling the action here.
Cunningham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Divers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Divers's back!
Cunningham trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Divers wants to control his opponent's hands but Cunningham gets his hands free. #T4#
Divers is trying to get back to his feet but Cunningham has full control of the position and if anything, Divers has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Cunningham is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Divers is defending well though. Cunningham let's go of the attempt for now.
Cunningham trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Divers trying to control the position but Cunningham manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Despite being in a bad position, Divers is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Ellie Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lary Divers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Divers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ellie Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Divers 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lary Divers!
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