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Event:
Torcida 29 - Payne Vs Knuckles
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Marwede closes the distance and clinches up with Cunningham, looking for a takedown. Marwede pushes Cunningham against the cage but Cunningham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Marwede is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Cunningham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Marwede is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet.
Marwede wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is defending well.
Cunningham pushes Marwede off looking to stand but Marwede dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marwede is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marwede thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Cunningham is looking to control Marwede's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cunningham avoid being mounted?
Cunningham is looking to improve his position.
Marwede perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marwede closes the distance and clinches up with Cunningham, looking for a takedown. Marwede pushes Cunningham against the cage but Cunningham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch but Marwede swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but Marwede checks it. #CL2#
Marwede moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Marwede to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Marwede is looking for a takedown.
Andrew Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Marwede.
A bit of stalling here from Cunningham.
Marwede drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marwede tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marwede looking for a takedown.
Cunningham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marwede blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marwede has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cunningham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marwede blocks an elbow strike from Cunningham.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cunningham taking a breather.
Cunningham misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marwede blocking some punches.
Cunningham trying to control the position but instead, Marwede has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cunningham into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Marwede jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cunningham walks away with a smile on his face. Marwede gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marwede tries for a takedown but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cunningham darts in trying to clinch
and Marwede counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cunningham thinking.
Cunningham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cunningham gets tackled into the cage by Marwede. Marwede maintains the clinch.
Marwede fails to pull guard.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cunningham has Marwede pressed against the cage.
Marwede avoiding damage as Cunningham throws knees to the body.
Cunningham throws a head punch that misses.
Cunningham is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Marwede tries to score a body lock takedown but Cunningham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marwede blocks an elbow strike.
Cunningham controlling the action here for a moment.
Cunningham swings wildly with an uppercut but Marwede uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marwede has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marwede is trying to pull guard but Cunningham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cunningham misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Marwede manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marwede wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Marwede is looking for a triangle but Cunningham pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cunningham has gone for a leg lock! Marwede slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cunningham's guard.#REVB#
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 Andrew Cunningham will probably get the nod.
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#
Marwede tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Marwede decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Marwede postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cunningham to stand up.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Cunningham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marwede will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marwede tries for a takedown but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marwede swats away the attempt to clinch by Cunningham.
Marwede looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Andrew Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Marwede.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Marwede moves into the clinch successfully.
Cunningham is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cunningham stalls.
Cunningham misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Cunningham misses with a punch to the body.
Marwede tries to stall but Cunningham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marwede wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cunningham looking to slow down the pace here.
Marwede tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Cunningham.
Marwede is breathing heavily.
Cunningham tries to stall but Marwede uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cunningham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marwede has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cunningham after a bit of a struggle.
Cunningham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cunningham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marwede as Cunningham tries to tie him up.
Marwede jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cunningham walks away with a smile on his face. Marwede gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andrew Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cunningham doesn't manage to clinch there - Marwede circles away.
Cunningham misses with a body shot.
Cunningham tries to clinch there but Marwede circles away.
Marwede shoots in looking for a takedown. Cunningham tries to sprawl out of it but Marwede keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cunningham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cunningham throws a big counter combination but Marwede scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham tries to clinch there but Marwede circles away.
Marwede now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cunningham tries to clinch up.#CL#
Marwede tries to keep at a distance but Cunningham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marwede blocks the elbow strike.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marwede can do to turn this around?
Cunningham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marwede up against the cage.
Cunningham looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Cunningham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cunningham tries to throw a body punch but Marwede avoids it by throwing Cunningham back against the cage.
Cunningham looking to slow down the pace here.
Marwede is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cunningham to keep the fight standing.
Marwede blocks an uppercut.
Marwede prevents a body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Cunningham.
Cunningham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marwede wants to get back to striking at distance but Cunningham won't allow it.
#T4#
Marwede tries to break free but Cunningham pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cunningham.
Marwede has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cunningham seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marwede can turn it around.
Marwede wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cunningham.
Marwede is trying to pull guard but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
Marwede is trying to pull guard but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham misses with a body punch.
Marwede takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cunningham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marwede blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Marwede's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses
and Marwede counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marwede swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Cunningham's head coaches at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marwede fails with a takedown attempt.
Marwede is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cunningham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Marwede moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Cunningham dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marwede shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cunningham pinned against the cage. Cunningham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Marwede is having none of it.
A punch combination from Marwede misses.
Nice takedown defense from Cunningham. No joy for Marwede on that attempt.
Cunningham tries to clinch but Marwede is having none of it.
Cunningham avoids the head kick by Marwede.
Cunningham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cunningham connects with an inside leg kick.
Cunningham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Marwede ducks under and follows up with a left that Marwede also avoids with ease.#CL#
Cunningham moves into the clinch.
Marwede blocks a body shot from Cunningham.
Andrew Cunningham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cunningham misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cunningham.
Cunningham stalling in the clinch.
Marwede takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Marwede working hard to break the clinch.
Marwede tries to pull guard but Cunningham won't allow it.
Andrew Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Marwede.
A shot in the inside from Cunningham.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cunningham is struggling to control the position.
Cunningham has a couple of punches blocked by Marwede.
Marwede is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cunningham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cunningham is trying to stall.
Cunningham looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Cunningham missing with knees to the body.
Marwede drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cunningham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cunningham effectively controlling the action here.
Cunningham tries to throw a body punch but Marwede avoids it by throwing Cunningham back against the cage.
Andrew Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marwede is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marwede is working for takedown but Cunningham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cunningham stops a takedown attempt from Marwede.
Cunningham misses with a body punch.
Marwede jumps guard but Cunningham stands there with Marwede around his waist. Marwede gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Marwede drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cunningham throws an elbow but misses.
Come on Cunningham - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cunningham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marwede's efforts to push away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cunningham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marwede's defenses.
Cunningham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cunningham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marwede fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cunningham effectively controlling the action here.
Marwede is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cunningham is defending well.
Cunningham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marwede on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marwede is looking to control Cunningham's arms but Cunningham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marwede has his back to the cage.
Colton Marwede has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marwede struggles to land a body shot inside as Cunningham controls his hands.
Marwede scores with a shot to the side of Cunningham's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Cunningham!
An out of breath Andrew Cunningham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Torcida 22 - Lord Vs Zetsika
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Cunningham throws a front kick aimed at Firehand's knee but Firehand avoids it well.
Firehand blocks the body kick.
Cunningham fails to land with a series of punches.
Firehand lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Andrew Cunningham has been cut.
Firehand throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cunningham's head.
Cunningham avoids the head kick by Firehand.
Firehand circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cunningham drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Firehand follows Cunningham to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goran Firehand!
A victorious Goran Firehand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Torca Fight Night III
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Mishima takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
Cunningham missing with a left hand there. Mishima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Mishima attempts a counter takedown but Cunningham avoids it well and moves away.
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Cunningham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mishima, pushing him back against the cage.
Cunningham misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Mishima wants the takedown. Cunningham is fighting it off but Mishima persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cunningham's guard against the cage.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mishima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cunningham dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cunningham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mishima is keeping the position for now.
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.
Mishima pulls Cunningham in close to prevent any damage.
Mishima looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Mishima 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#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mishima in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Mishima seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mishima is working for a submission of some sort.
Mishima passes to full mount! #T2##SUB#
Mishima looking to secure an arm triangle but Cunningham defends it well.
Mishima controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mishima looking to secure an arm triangle but Cunningham defends it well.
Cunningham wants to control but Mishima is having none of it.
Mishima controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB#
Mishima looking for a guillotine from mount but Cunningham is having none of it.
Mishima sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mishima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cunningham is looking to escape. #SUB#
Mishima with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4##SUB#
Cunningham tries to improve his position but Mishima has taken his back! Mishima has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cunningham tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mishima pushes Cunningham away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yukio Mishima!
A very excited looking Yukio Mishima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Dick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cunningham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Dick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cunningham to the mat! Cunningham manages to get full guard. #ES#
Cunningham manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cunningham is looking to clinch.
Dick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cunningham moves out of range of the body kick.
Cunningham looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Dick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cunningham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dick working Cunningham over with strikes. #T1#
Dick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dick thows a huge punch but Cunningham dodges it nicely.
Cunningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cunningham trying to control here.
Cunningham is holding on to half guard well.
Dick lands with a punch from half guard.
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cunningham trying to control from the bottom.
Dick is taking a breather. Cunningham 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.#SUB2#
Dick is working for a submission of some sort.
Cunningham is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Dick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham.
Cunningham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to avoid it but Dick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunningham to the ground. Cunningham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
Dick dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrew Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Awesome Dick.
Cunningham misses with a head kick.
Dick throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Dick forces Cunningham back against the cage and clinches.
Cunningham tries a knee to the head but Dick blocks it.
Dick has Cunningham pushed against the cage.
Dick blocks an uppercut.
Cunningham looking to slow down the pace here.#T4##TD2#
Dick 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dick looking for a sweep. Not yet Dick, not yet. #SUB2#
Dick working for a triangle but Cunningham defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cunningham uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Awesome Dick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cunningham stuffs the takedown.
Dick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunningham circles away.
Cunningham half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cunningham wants to clinch.#CL#
Cunningham rushes Dick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Dick has Cunningham pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dick pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cunningham tumbling to the mat - Dick dives into Cunningham's guard.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Dick gets to his feet. Cunningham looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Cunningham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrew Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham.
#TD2#
Dick gets the takedown into side control.
Cunningham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cunningham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dick on the ground.#SU2#
Dick stands up and beckons Cunningham to his feet.
Cunningham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Dick avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Dick dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Andrew Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Awesome Dick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cunningham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrew Cunningham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cunningham.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Dick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Dick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunningham, pushing him back against the cage.
Dick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunningham working aggressively here.
#BC#
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dick misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Dick instigates a clinch.
Cunningham landing knees to the body.
Cunningham is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Dick jumps guard but Cunningham stands there with Dick around his waist. Dick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cunningham.
Cunningham tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Cunningham trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Cunningham. #CUT#
It looks like Awesome Dick has been cut.
Dick avoiding damage as Cunningham throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cunningham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Cunningham pushes Dick up against the cage in a clinch.
Cunningham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Cunningham manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Cunningham drives through and clinches with Dick against the cage.
Cunningham content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andrew Cunningham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cunningham misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Cunningham.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cunningham scoring well with a low kick there.
Dick swats away the attempt to clinch by Cunningham.
Dick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Awesome Dick'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#
Cunningham moves away from the strike by Dick.
Cunningham keeps Dick at a distance using the push kick.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cunningham as he avoids it easily.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch but Dick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cunningham scores with a nice head shot.
Andrew Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Dick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cunningham is trying to stand back up but Dick is controlling him
Dick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dick 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.
Dick is looking to take a break and control but Cunningham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunningham is looking to escape.#T1#
Cunningham controlling the position well.
Cunningham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dick is taking a breather. Cunningham 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch but Dick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dick shoots for a takedown but Cunningham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Dick darts in and clinches Cunningham up against the cage.
Cunningham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cunningham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrew Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Awesome Dick.
Nice body punch from Cunningham - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Cunningham misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cunningham scores with a hook to the body. Dick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cunningham's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cunningham duly obliges.
Cunningham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cunningham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Dick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cunningham!
#CL#
Cunningham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cunningham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Cunningham has a couple of punches blocked by Dick.
Cunningham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cunningham wants to stall.
Cunningham cracks Dick with a nice body shot.#BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Cunningham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cunningham tries a knee to the head but Dick blocks it.
Dick stalling the fight.
Cunningham working aggressively here.
Cunningham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dick can do to turn this around?#T4#
Cunningham lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Cunningham manages to break the clinch.
Cunningham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cunningham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dick will feel that in the morning.
Cunningham thuds his shin into the meat of Dick's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cunningham tries to close the distance and clinch but Dick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dick wants to counter with a clinch but Cunningham pushes him away.#CL#
Cunningham closes the distance and pushes Dick back into the cage.
Cunningham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dick avoids it.
Cunningham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dick's defenses.
Cunningham stalling in the clinch but Dick improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Cunningham!
Andrew Cunningham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Cunningham wants to clinch.
And Suarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Cunningham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.#CL#
Cunningham rushes Suarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Suarez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andrew Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Suarez.
Suarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cunningham prevents it.
Cunningham lands a body shot.
Suarez looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cunningham scores with a hook to the body.
Cunningham stalling.
Cunningham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cunningham lands a good knee to the midsection. Suarez won't want to take too many of those.
Cunningham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
Cunningham crunches a lovely knee into Suarez's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cunningham.
Cunningham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Suarez takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Julio Suarez has been cut.
Suarez letting Cunningham take a breather here.
Cunningham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cunningham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cunningham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suarezs head.
Cunningham lands a nice uppercut.
Cunningham lands a big knee! That's hurt Suarez! Oh, he's all over the place! Cunningham lands another knee that sends Suarez to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Cunningham!
After winning the bout, Andrew Cunningham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Cunningham walks into a straight right hand from Pizzeria.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pizzeria.
Pizzeria tests Cunningham's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Cunningham gets a clinch.
Pizzeria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cunningham lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Alberto Pizzeria has been cut.
Pizzeria is trying to force a seperation but Cunningham has the dominant position.
Cunningham pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cunningham misses with a body punch.
Cunningham keeps control of Pizzeria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cunningham can't find room to land a body shot as Pizzeria controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizzeria tries to circle away but Cunningham has him pinned against the cage.
Cunningham keeps control of Pizzeria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pizzeria letting Cunningham take a breather here.
Pizzeria tries to circle away but Cunningham has him pinned against the cage.
Cunningham lands a knee to the head.
#T1#
The referee calls for Cunningham to work.
Pizzeria blocks an uppercut.
Pizzeria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Cunningham - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pizzeria avoids it.
Pizzeria wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pizzeria tries to break free but Cunningham pushes him back against the cage.
Pizzeria is trying to break the clinch but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pizzeria in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pizzeria looks winded!
Nice body punch from Cunningham - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cunningham - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cunningham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cunningham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cunningham stalling in the clinch.
Cunningham struggles to land a body shot inside as Pizzeria controls his hands.
Cunningham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Pizzeria has had enough of the clinch but Cunningham keeps him there for the moment.
Cunningham has Pizzeria pressed against the cage, preventing Pizzeria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cunningham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pizzeria can't break the clinch.
Cunningham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pizzeria has had enough of the clinch but Cunningham keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Cunningham.
Cunningham lands a good knee to the midsection. Pizzeria won't want to take too many of those.
Cunningham slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Pizzeria's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cunningham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pizzeria's elbow.
Knees to the body from Cunningham.
Cunningham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3#
Cunningham cracks Pizzeria with a nice body shot.
Cunningham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pizzeria's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Cunningham as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cunningham.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cunningham obliges.
Pizzeria prevents a body shot from Cunningham.
Pizzeria looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Cunningham as the two fighters clinch.
Cunningham scores with a shot to the side of Pizzeria's head.
Cunningham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cunningham has Pizzeria pushed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cunningham.
Cunningham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pizzeria's elbow.
Cunningham slowing the pace effectively.
Cunningham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pizzeria's efforts to push away.#T4#
Cunningham scores with a knee to the head.
Cunningham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham taking a breather.
Pizzeria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cunningham lands a left hand.
Cunningham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cunningham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cunningham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrew Cunningham.
Cunningham is looking to clinch.
Pizzeria fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cunningham on the side of the head.#CL#
Cunningham drives through and clinches with Pizzeria against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pizzeria's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Pizzeria's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cunningham moves into the clinch.
Cunningham content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cunningham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cunningham.
Nice body punch from Cunningham - that landed with a thud.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizzeria can do to turn this around?
Cunningham just leaning against Pizzeria, taking a breather.
Pizzeria is trying to force a seperation but Cunningham has the dominant position.
Cunningham lands a nice knee to the body.
Pizzeria prevents a body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham scores with a shot to the side of Pizzeria's head.
Cunningham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pizzeria's face.
Cunningham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cunningham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pizzeria backwards.
Cunningham lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunningham has Pizzeria pushed against the cage.
Pizzeria is breathing heavily.
Cunningham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cunningham lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Cunningham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cunningham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cunningham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pizzeria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cunningham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pizzeria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cunningham working Pizzeria over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Cunningham.
Cunningham lands an elbow just above Pizzeria 's eye.
Cunningham has Pizzeria pushed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cunningham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cunningham with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunningham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pizzeria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Andrew Cunningham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cunningham is working Pizzeria over against the cage.
Cunningham has Pizzeria pushed against the cage.
Cunningham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
Cunningham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pizzeria's efforts to push away.
Pizzeria wants to get back to striking at distance but Cunningham won't allow it.
Pizzeria takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Cunningham.
Pizzeria looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cunningham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pizzeria's face.
Cunningham is pushing Pizzeria 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 lands a left hand.
Pizzeria is trying to break free.
Cunningham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cunningham throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pizzeria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cunningham lands an elbow just above Pizzeria 's eye. #T3#
Pizzeria tries to break the clinch but Cunningham is controlling the position.
Pizzeria wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pizzeria is trying to force a seperation but Cunningham has the dominant position.
Pizzeria wants to break free but Cunningham has control.
Cunningham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pizzeria backwards.
Cunningham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cunningham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cunningham scores with a shot to the side of Pizzeria's head.
Nice body punch from Cunningham - that landed with a thud.
Cunningham lands a damaging elbow.
Cunningham controlling the action here for a moment.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cunningham.
Cunningham lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Cunningham lands an elbow that stopped Pizzeria in his tracks for a moment.
Cunningham trying to land knees to the body.
Pizzeria is trying to break the clinch but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Cunningham.
Cunningham has Pizzeria pressed against the cage.
Cunningham lands an elbow just above Pizzeria 's eye.
Cunningham prevents Pizzeria from breaking the clinch.
Cunningham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cunningham has Pizzeria pressed against the cage, preventing Pizzeria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cunningham.
Pizzeria is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cunningham connects with a knee to the head.
Pizzeria tries to break the clinch but Cunningham is controlling the position.
Cunningham stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Pizzeria's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pizzeria.
Good shot there by Pizzeria.
Cunningham takes one to the chin there.
Pizzeria catches Cunningham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrew Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cunningham walks into a stiff left hand from Pizzeria.
Pizzeria paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pizzeria lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizzeria clobbers Cunningham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pizzeria scores with a hook.
Pizzeria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pizzeria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cunningham is looking to counter the offense by Pizzeria and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pizzeria circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1##CL#
Cunningham pushes Pizzeria up against the cage in a clinch.
Pizzeria blocks a body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the head but Pizzeria blocks with his arms.
Pizzeria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Cunningham to work.
Cunningham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pizzeria has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cunningham prevents Pizzeria from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Cunningham to work.
A frustrated look appears on Pizzeria's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cunningham stalling.
Cunningham looking to throw knees to the head but Pizzeria is blocking nicely.
Pizzeria wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cunningham working aggressively here.
Cunningham has a couple of punches blocked by Pizzeria.
#T2#
Cunningham prevents Pizzeria from breaking the clinch.
Cunningham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pizzeria backwards.
Pizzeria is trying to break the clinch but Cunningham is controlling him.
Pizzeria working hard to break the clinch.
Cunningham crunches a lovely knee into Pizzeria's ribcage.
Cunningham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cunningham misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Cunningham.
Andrew Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pizzeria prevents a body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham has Pizzeria pushed against the cage.
Pizzeria tries to break the clinch but Cunningham is controlling the position.
Pizzeria takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cunningham stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cunningham.
#T3#
A body shot lands from Cunningham.
Pizzeria wants to get back to striking at distance but Cunningham won't allow it.
Pizzeria is trying to break the clinch but Cunningham has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cunningham.
Alberto Pizzeria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cunningham slowing the pace effectively.
Cunningham lands an elbow just above Pizzeria 's eye.
Cunningham scores with a hook to the body.
Cunningham stalling.
Cunningham has Pizzeria pushed against the cage.
Pizzeria has had enough of the clinch but Cunningham keeps him there for the moment.
Cunningham misses with a punch to the body.
Pizzeria has a couple of punches blocked by Cunningham.
#T4#
Pizzeria wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cunningham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cunningham is struggling to control the position.
Pizzeria is trying to break the clinch but Cunningham is controlling him.
Pizzeria looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pizzeria tries to break free but Cunningham pushes him back against the cage.
Cunningham lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cunningham prevents Pizzeria from breaking the clinch.
Cunningham has Pizzeria pressed against the cage.
Pizzeria tries to circle away but Cunningham has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Cunningham!
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