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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Cunningham shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenderbotumn! But no joy.#TD#
Cunningham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tenderbotumn on his heels. He'll look to pass Tenderbotumn's guard now, I'm sure.
Cunningham connects with a couple of short punches.
Tenderbotumn working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Cunningham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cunningham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cunningham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cunningham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cunningham really is a fat lump.#T1#
Cunningham wants to get up but he can't break Tenderbotumn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cunningham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cunningham cracks Tenderbotumn with a solid left hand.
Cunningham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cunningham'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Cunningham shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cunningham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tenderbotumn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tenderbotumn is looking to control Cunningham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tenderbotumn avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Cunningham.
Tenderbotumn wants to get back to full guard but Cunningham has passed into side control.#T3#
Tenderbotumn is trying to control Cunningham's posture but Cunningham avoids it.
What's Tenderbotumn going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Cunningham controls the position.
Cunningham seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tenderbotumn for as long as he can get away with.
Cunningham scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tenderbotumn to see if he's OK.
Cunningham moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
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 continues to stall.
Cunningham scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tenderbotumn to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Cunningham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tenderbotumn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!#SUB#
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Cunningham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tenderbotumn shoots for a takedown but Cunningham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cunningham is looking to counter the offense by Tenderbotumn and move into the clinch.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenderbotumn can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Tenderbotumn has closed the distance and engaged Cunningham in a clinch.
Tenderbotumn trying to control the position but instead, Cunningham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tenderbotumn into the cage.#BC2#
Tenderbotumn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL#
Cunningham rushes Tenderbotumn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tenderbotumn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cunningham prevents it.
#BC2#
Tenderbotumn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tenderbotumn moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Tenderbotumn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenderbotumn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Cunningham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tenderbotumn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Tenderbotumn tries to bench press Cunningham off him but Cunningham keeps the position.
Cunningham controls the position.
Tenderbotumn tries to buck Cunningham off but Cunningham is having none of it.
Tenderbotumn trying to remain calm as Cunningham controls from the top position.
Tenderbotumn is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Cunningham decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tenderbotumn to his feet.
Tenderbotumn is breathing heavily.
Tenderbotumn looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Erich Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvis Tenderbotumn.#TD#
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cunningham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Cunningham stands and steps away. Tenderbotumn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Cunningham instigates a clinch.
Cunningham is trying to pull guard but Tenderbotumn has him pressed against the cage.
Tenderbotumn stalling in the clinch but Cunningham improves position.
Cunningham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tenderbotumn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Cunningham tries to score a body lock takedown but Tenderbotumn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tenderbotumn gets underhooks to prevent Cunningham's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Cunningham manages to pull guard.
Cunningham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tenderbotumn postures up in Cunningham's guard and throws a big left but Cunningham blocks it. #SU2#
Cunningham is working an open guard so Tenderbotumn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Cunningham has Tenderbotumn up against the cage in a clinch.
Cunningham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tenderbotumn smiles and moves away.
Elvis Tenderbotumn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tenderbotumn has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4##TD#
Cunningham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tenderbotumn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Tenderbotumn fending off the submission attempt from Cunningham.
Tenderbotumn trying to control the action but Cunningham just sinks the hooks in.
Tenderbotumn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Cunningham is looking for the choke from the back position but Tenderbotumn is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Cunningham 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#
Tenderbotumn shoots in but no luck this time.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tenderbotumn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cunningham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tenderbotumn closes the distance and clinches up with Cunningham, looking for a takedown. Tenderbotumn pushes Cunningham against the cage but Cunningham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Erich Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvis Tenderbotumn.
Tenderbotumn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Cunningham rushes Tenderbotumn and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham wants a takedown but no success here.
Tenderbotumn tries to pull guard but Cunningham holds him up against the cage and eventually Tenderbotumn drops back down to his feet.
Tenderbotumn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cunningham wants to break free but Tenderbotumn has control.
#BC#
Cunningham manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Tenderbotumn misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Cunningham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tenderbotumn wants a takedown but no success here.
Cunningham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cunningham tries to pull guard but Tenderbotumn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cunningham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tenderbotumn crunches a lovely knee into Cunningham's ribcage.
Tenderbotumn wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tenderbotumn throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cunningham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tenderbotumn won't be happy with that.
Cunningham grinds an elbow into Tenderbotumn's temple. #SUB#
Cunningham looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tenderbotumn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2##SUB#
Cunningham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cunningham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunningham content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Cunningham is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Cunningham tries for a kimura but Tenderbotumn is defending well.
Tenderbotumn is trying to improve his position.
Cunningham scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tenderbotumn to see if he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tenderbotumn struggling a bit here.
Cunningham moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erich 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erich Cunningham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Pereira has his takedown stuffed
and Cunningham counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Cunningham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pereira's half guard.
Cunningham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Cunningham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Cunningham seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pereira for as long as he can get away with.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Cunningham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#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.
Still in half guard, Cunningham seems content to control.
Cunningham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pereira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pereira content to stall in guard here. #ES#
Cunningham pushes Pereira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Cunningham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Cunningham tightens his grip and picks Pereira up, before dumping him to the ground. Pereira manages to land in guard. #SU#
Cunningham gets to his feet. Pereira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pereira looks winded!#T3#
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Pereira moves into range and clinches up with Cunningham.
Cunningham stops a takedown attempt from Pereira.
Erich Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diocy Pereira.
Pereira is looking for a takedown.
Come on Cunningham - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Cunningham jumps guard.
Cunningham is looking to stand up but Pereira isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been informed that Pereira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cunningham trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pereira looking to sit in guard and control but Cunningham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Cunningham decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pereira, up you get! #T4#
Cunningham scores with a hook.#CL#
Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Cunningham. Cunningham maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.#TD#
Cunningham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pereira is trying to defend but Cunningham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham is taking a breather. Pereira 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 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Cunningham dominated that 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.
#R2##CL#
Cunningham has managed to clinch.
Cunningham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cunningham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pereira is defending well.#TD#
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.
Cunningham scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Cunningham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diocy Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pereira rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.
Pereira tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Pereira turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pereira manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Cunningham explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cunningham is defended easily by Pereira.
Pereira is breathing heavily.#CL#
Cunningham closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Cunningham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cunningham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cunningham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pereira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cunningham is struggling to control the position.
Cunningham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Erich Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diocy Pereira.
Cunningham can't get the takedown.
Pereira wants a takedown.
Cunningham can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Cunningham successfully pulls guard.
Cunningham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Cunningham pushes Pereira off and gets back to his feet.
#T2##CL#
Pereira gets tackled into the cage by Cunningham. Cunningham maintains the clinch.
Pereira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cunningham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pereira is pressed up against the cage. Cunningham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pereira down to the mat. Pereira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Pereira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunningham showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Cunningham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cunningham chips away with some ground and pound.
Cunningham is working Pereira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cunningham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Cunningham gets control of Pereira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cunningham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Cunningham pushes Pereira off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD#
Cunningham throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pereira was covering up waiting for the punch and Cunningham finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cunningham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Cunningham stands up and waves to Pereira to follow him.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Cunningham dominated that second round.
That's time! Cunningham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Cunningham. No joy for Pereira on that attempt.
Cunningham throws a quick counter head kick but Pereira was just out of range.#TD#
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cunningham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pereira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cunningham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pereira is trying to escape the position but Cunningham is controlling the position. #SUB#
Cunningham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pereira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pereira is being controlled here.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham continues to stall.#T1#
Cunningham creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pereira is letting Cunningham control him for a moment.
Pereira is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cunningham is controlling him well.
Cunningham taking a breather here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Cunningham decides to stand back up. #CL#
Cunningham clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cunningham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pereira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Cunningham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
What can Pereira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Cunningham has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pereira.
Good control from Cunningham.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diocy Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
More hug and hope from Cunningham.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham punches Pereira on the ear.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erich 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erich Cunningham!
Diocy Pereira was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to apologize to my fans, but I fought injured, I need a surgery on my knees.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cunningham has managed to clinch.
Cunningham has had enough of the clinch but Stryker keeps him there for the moment.
Stryker looking to stall.
Cunningham trying to land knees to the body.
Cunningham is pushing Stryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cunningham tries a knee to the head but Stryker blocks it.
Stryker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stryker misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Stryker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cunningham is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stryker to the mat. Stryker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Cunningham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stryker wants to stand up but Cunningham is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Stryker being controlled here, momentarily.
Cunningham lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Stryker is looking for a triangle but Cunningham pushes his legs off easily.
Cunningham is stalling in the full guard.
Cunningham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stryker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stryker being controlled here, momentarily.
Stryker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cunningham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stryker ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Stryker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Cunningham counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stryker trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cunningham is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stryker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stryker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cunningham is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Stryker wants to control but Cunningham is keeping him busy.
Stryker tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Stryker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stryker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cunningham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stryker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Erich Cunningham has been cut.#T4##TD#
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cunningham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Cunningham stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stryker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cunningham as he jumps to the side.
Erich Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyn Stryker.#CL2#
Stryker moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cunningham has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stryker regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Stryker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Cunningham pulls Stryker into guard.
Stryker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Erich Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erich 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##CL2#
Stryker clinches with his opponent.
Stryker stalling in the clinch but Cunningham improves position. #BC2#
Stryker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Cunningham rushes Stryker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cunningham can't break the clinch.
Cunningham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stryker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cunningham wants to take the fight to the mat but Stryker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Stryker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stryker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cunningham as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cunningham pushes Stryker up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Cunningham jumps guard and drags Stryker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Stryker wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Cunningham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stryker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stryker wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet but Stryker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stryker is looking to pass into half guard but Cunningham pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cunningham is in guard.#REVR#
Stryker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cunningham lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Cunningham decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stryker, up you get! #CL#
Stryker tries to keep at a distance but Cunningham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cunningham struggles to land a body shot inside as Stryker controls his hands.
#TD2#
Stryker 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.
Erich Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cunningham is looking to stand up but Stryker won't let him.
Stryker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Stryker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cunningham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Stryker is working an open guard so Cunningham takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Cunningham as Stryker shoots in.
Stryker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kyn Stryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stryker is breathing heavily.
Cunningham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stryker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Stryker rushes Cunningham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stryker tries to pull guard but Cunningham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Erich Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyn Stryker.#BC#
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Stryker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Cunningham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stryker for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Cunningham stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL#
Cunningham has closed the distance and engaged Stryker in a clinch.
#TD#
Cunningham pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stryker trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is pulling down on Stryker's head. It's preventing any offense from Stryker, at least for the moment.
Cunningham wants to stand but Stryker is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erich Cunningham's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cunningham gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Cunningham works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stryker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cunningham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stryker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stryker can do to turn this around?#T1#
Cunningham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stryker's guard.
Cunningham postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cunningham sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cunningham has closed the distance and engaged Stryker in a clinch.
Cunningham tries to pull guard but Stryker won't allow it.
#BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stryker doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Cunningham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cunningham.
Cunningham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stryker is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Stryker wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunningham is working Stryker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stryker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Stryker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cunningham takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Stryker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Cunningham scores with a takedown into Stryker's guard.#T3#
Stryker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stryker working a defensive guard but Cunningham manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stryker is being controlled here.
Cunningham avoids the strikes from the bottom by Stryker.#SUB#
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!
Stryker is looking to regain half guard here but Cunningham keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Cunningham taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham staying calm.
Stryker is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erich Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cunningham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erich Cunningham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cunningham gets tackled into the cage by Jenkins. Jenkins maintains the clinch.
Jenkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cunningham up against the cage.
Cunningham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cunningham struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
#BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Cunningham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jenkins to the mat! Jenkins manages to get full guard.
Cunningham really is a fat lump.
Cunningham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Jenkins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cunningham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Cunningham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jenkins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cunningham is now in half guard.
Cunningham is nestled in close to Jenkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cunningham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cunningham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cunningham wants to stand but Jenkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jenkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cunningham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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 connects with a couple of short punches.
Cunningham wants to get up but he can't break Jenkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Jenkins moves into the clinch.#T3#
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cunningham pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by Cunningham. Cunningham maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Cunningham jumps guard and drags Jenkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cunningham looking to control.
Jenkins stopping the sweep attempt from Cunningham.
Cunningham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jenkins controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling the position. #T4#
Cunningham trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins won't allow Cunningham to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham leaves Jenkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cunningham moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.#BC#
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Cunningham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Jenkins clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cunningham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jenkins clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Jenkins pulls guard.
Cunningham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cunningham is working Jenkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Cunningham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cunningham wants to stand and escape but instead Jenkins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cunningham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jenkins prevents Cunningham from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Cunningham has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jenkins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but Cunningham keeps him there for the moment.
Cunningham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cunningham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Cunningham back into the cage.
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Cunningham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.#BC#
Cunningham manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Jenkins gets a clinch. #BC#
Cunningham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bralynn Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cunningham has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Cunningham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cunningham tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
#T3##BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cunningham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cunningham is trying to pull guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Cunningham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cunningham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cunningham misses with a knee strike.
Cunningham is trying to break free.#TD#
Cunningham gets control of Jenkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cunningham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins pushes down on Cunningham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cunningham tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunningham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cunningham tries to kick Jenkins off but Jenkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Erich Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but Cunningham defending well.
Jenkins trying to control from half guard but Cunningham is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Erich Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jenkins forces Cunningham back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cunningham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins stands there with Cunningham around his waist. Cunningham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cunningham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Cunningham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins stands there with Cunningham around his waist. Cunningham gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cunningham jumps guard but Jenkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense.
Cunningham tries to counter by clinching up but Jenkins breaks away and moves out of range.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.#CL2#
Jenkins rushes Cunningham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Cunningham has picked Jenkins up - he's going for a ride! Cunningham dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Cunningham wants to work for an arm triangle but Jenkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cunningham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cunningham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Jenkins looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
#T3#
Cunningham is trying to control. Jenkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cunningham stops Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Cunningham slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Cunningham tries to keep at a distance but Jenkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cunningham tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Cunningham has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jenkins uses from the top position. #T4#
Jenkins prevents Cunningham from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Cunningham wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Jenkins rushes Cunningham and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Jenkins jumps guard and drags Cunningham to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jenkins controls Cunningham momentarily but Cunningham frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham tries to stand but Jenkins is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bralynn Jenkins.
I think Cunningham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erich Cunningham!
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