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Event:
C4 - The Fifth
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Dias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cunningham Jnr.
Cunningham Jnr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cunningham Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias scores with a three punch combo!
Cunningham Jnr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cunningham Jnr avoids the body shot from Dias.
Dias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cunningham Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dias.
Dias blocks a jab.
Dias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunningham Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias.
Cunningham Jnr digs a good hook to Dias's body.
Dias tries to clinch up.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a looping left.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham Jnr pushes him off.
Cunningham Jnr slips a jab from Dias.#T1#
Dias moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a hook. Dias ducked under it nicely.
Dias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cunningham Jnr slips a straight right by Dias.#CL#
Dias clinches up with Cunningham Jnr and pushes him back against the cage.
Dias works on Cunningham Jnr's body with a couple of short punches.
Cunningham Jnr blocks an uppercut.
Cunningham Jnr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dias struggles to land a body shot inside as Cunningham Jnr controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cunningham Jnr.
Cunningham Jnr blocks a body shot from Dias.
Cunningham Jnr wants to get back to striking at distance but Dias won't allow it.
Dias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham Jnr's elbow.
Dias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cunningham Jnr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dias has a couple of punches blocked by Cunningham Jnr.
Dias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cunningham Jnr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Dias lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Dias's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dias lands a left hand.
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!
Dias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cunningham Jnr.
Dias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cunningham Jnr backwards.
Cunningham Jnr is working Dias over against the cage.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a punch on the inside.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dias throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Dias.
Cunningham Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dias lands with a left to the head.
Dias lands a hook that snaps the head of Cunningham Jnr backwards.
Dias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cunningham Jnr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias.
Cunningham Jnr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dias.
Cunningham Jnr takes a shot to the head.
Cunningham Jnr is trying to stall.
Dias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cunningham Jnr backwards. #T3#
Dias lands a nice uppercut.
Dias misses with some punches.
Cunningham Jnr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dias just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Dias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham Jnr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dias counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cunningham Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dias looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham Jnr is just out of range.#CL#
Dias closes the distance and clinches.
Cunningham Jnr slows down the pace here.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Cunningham Jnr avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cunningham Jnr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cunningham Jnr.
Dias content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cunningham Jnr is working Dias over against the cage.
The referee calls for Cunningham Jnr to work.
#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cunningham Jnr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cunningham Jnr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dias up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cunningham Jnr.
Dias lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Dias manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham Jnr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dias is out of range and Cunningham Jnr settles back down.
Donk. Cunningham Jnr catches Dias right on the button with a cross.
Dias swings widly with a right hand
and Cunningham Jnr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cunningham Jnr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cunningham Jnr lands a jab to Dias's midsection.
Cunningham Jnr throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Cunningham Jnr walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Dias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cunningham Jnr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dias cracks a nice hook into Cunningham Jnr's ribs.
Cunningham Jnr lands with a nice body punch.
Dias looks to throw the jab but Cunningham Jnr is out of range.
Cunningham Jnr tries to counter with a clinch but Dias shakes him off and moves away.
Dias jabs Cunningham Jnr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dias misses with a looping right.
Randall Cunningham Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias throws a looping overhand right but Cunningham Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Cunningham Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cunningham Jnr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dias.
Dias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham Jnr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dias throws a right hand that misses
and Cunningham Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dias misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham Jnr lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Dias misses with an uppercut.
Dias lands a lovely overhand right.
Cunningham Jnr throws a leg kick but Dias moved away.
Dias throwing a counter right hand but Cunningham Jnr manages to avoid it.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch but Cunningham Jnr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dias looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dias tries to clinch up.
Dias connects with the punch.
Quintus Dias is winning the standup battle so far.
Dias looks to throw the jab but Cunningham Jnr is out of range.
Jab from Dias.
A slow jab from Dias misses its intended target.
Cunningham Jnr lands a right hook to the body.
Cunningham Jnr wants to clinch up but Dias keeps it at a distance.
Dias uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cunningham Jnr has time to react.#T2#
Dias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cunningham Jnr can do to turn this around?
Cunningham Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dias throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dias has time to react.
Dias looks to land a right hand but Cunningham Jnr moved out of range.
A jab from Cunningham Jnr misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dias on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cunningham Jnr misses the jab.
A slow jab from Cunningham Jnr misses its intended target.
Dias looks to land a right hand but Cunningham Jnr moved out of range.
Jab from Dias.
Cunningham Jnr punishes Dias's body with a nice straight punch.
Dias is looking to clinch.
Dias fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cunningham Jnr tries to clinch but Dias is having none of it.
Dias is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Cunningham Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dias was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dias wants to clinch up but Cunningham Jnr keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham Jnr tries to counter with a clinch but Dias shakes him off and moves away.
Cunningham Jnr throws a combination. Dias tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dias lands a glancing blow to the side of Cunningham Jnr's head.#CL#
Dias clinches up against the cage.
Quintus Dias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dias cracks Cunningham Jnr with a nice body shot.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cunningham Jnr looking to slow down the pace here.
Dias has a couple of punches blocked by Cunningham Jnr.
A left hand lands to the body for Dias.
Dias wants to stall.
Cunningham Jnr can't find room to land a body shot as Dias controls the action.
Cunningham Jnr misses with some punches.
#T4#
Cunningham Jnr jumps guard but Dias stands there with Cunningham Jnr around his waist. Cunningham Jnr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dias is working Cunningham Jnr over against the cage.
Dias cracks Cunningham Jnr with a nice body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dias.
Dias looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cunningham Jnr backwards.
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!
Cunningham Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cunningham Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cunningham Jnr prevents a body shot from Dias.
Dias is working Cunningham Jnr over against the cage.
Cunningham Jnr is breathing heavily.
Dias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cunningham Jnrs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
A short right from Dias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Dias dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cunningham Jnr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias.
Dias gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Dias.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cunningham Jnr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dias lands a hook that snaps the head of Cunningham Jnr backwards.
Dias misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cunningham Jnr pulls Dias into guard.
Dias looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunningham Jnr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dias has managed to get both his arms back between Cunningham Jnr's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunningham Jnr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dias has managed to get both his arms back between Cunningham Jnr's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Dias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Cunningham Jnr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias passes Cunningham Jnr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cunningham Jnr wants to get back to full guard.
Cunningham Jnr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Randall Cunningham Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cunningham Jnr looking for submissions off his back.
Cunningham Jnr trying to control from the bottom.
Dias is trying to control. Cunningham Jnr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Dias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Cunningham Jnr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dias pulls his head out easily.
Dias wants to control but Cunningham Jnr is keeping him busy. #T3#
Dias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a two punch combination.
Dias stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dias misses with a looping right.
Cunningham Jnr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quintus Dias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dias takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dias misses with an uppercut. Cunningham Jnr saw that one coming.
Cunningham Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cunningham Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias with a hook.#CL#
Dias pushes Cunningham Jnr up against the cage in a clinch.
Cunningham Jnr is trying to pull guard but Dias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Cunningham Jnr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dias smiles and moves away.
Cunningham Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
Cunningham Jnr throws a sloppy body shot
and Dias counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dias misses with a few strikes there.
Dias connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cunningham Jnr's hands.
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!
Cunningham Jnr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cunningham Jnr sizes up Dias with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham Jnr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Dias was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cunningham Jnr.
Cunningham Jnr staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quintus Dias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dias, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintus Dias!
Quintus Dias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C4 - The Third
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paine misses with a looping right.
Paine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paine misses with a body shot.
Cunningham Jnr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paine.
No joy there for Paine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cunningham Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paine.
It seemed like Cunningham Jnr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cunningham Jnr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunningham Jnr in his tracks.
Cunningham Jnr throws a push kick but Paine slaps the foot to one side.
Paine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cunningham Jnr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paine. Cunningham Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paine catches Cunningham Jnr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Paine scores with a body shot.
Paine looks to land a combination but Cunningham Jnr avoids it well.
Cunningham Jnr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham Jnr manages to avoid it.
Paine throws a combination that misses
and Cunningham Jnr counters with a left to the body.
Paine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paine. Cunningham Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cunningham Jnr throws a good cross that connects.
Paine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cunningham Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Cunningham Jnr there.
A cross from Cunningham Jnr lands.#ROC2#Paine is rocked!
Paine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Paine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cunningham Jnr lands a nice shot that snaps Paine's head back.
Paine misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cunningham Jnr! But no joy.
Cunningham Jnr closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Paine! Cunningham Jnr dives in looking to finish! Paine is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Cunningham Jnr! |
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Event:
Byzantium 5
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
Gary Sparrow really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 191.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Randall Cunningham Jnr was cancelled. |
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Event:
SFL 02 | Bushido
Date: Jul 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham Jnr.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a looping left.
Helix scores with a nice body kick.
Cunningham Jnr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Helix on the side of the head.
Cunningham Jnr scores with a jab. Helix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cunningham Jnr throws a hook to the side of Helix's head but Helix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randall Cunningham Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham Jnr lands the left hand.
Cunningham Jnr swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Helix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB#
Cunningham Jnr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cunningham Jnr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham Jnr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Helix sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Let's hope that Helix has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Helix working over Cunningham Jnr with some ground and pound. Cunningham Jnr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Helix seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cunningham Jnr is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helix blocks the strikes from Cunningham Jnr.
Cunningham Jnr wants to control but Helix is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cunningham Jnr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Cunningham Jnr working for a triangle but Helix defends it easily.
Helix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Helix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Helix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cunningham Jnr's head.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Cunningham Jnr is keeping the position.
Helix slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cunningham Jnr.#T3#
Ground and pound from Helix.
Cunningham Jnr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Helix scores with a couple of nice shots.
Helix working the head and body with strikes.
Cunningham Jnr is looking to control Helix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cunningham Jnr avoid being mounted?
Helix is taking a breather. Cunningham Jnr 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.
Helix lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Helix controlling the action here.
Helix slips a nice elbow through Cunningham Jnr's hands, connecting with Cunningham Jnr's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helix in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Helix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Cunningham Jnr actively working from the bottom here.
Helix lands strikes from half guard.
Cunningham Jnr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Helix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Helix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cunningham Jnr missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Helix drops an elbow to the side of Cunningham Jnr's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Helix dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cunningham Jnr throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Helix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cunningham Jnr won't be happy with that.
Helix lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cunningham Jnr down.
Helix is putting a hurting on Cunningham Jnr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Helix working away.
Helix landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cunningham Jnr trying to remain calm as Helix controls from the top position.
Helix working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix cracks Cunningham Jnr with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here as Helix stalls from top position.
Cunningham Jnr wants to control but Helix postures up.
Helix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunningham Jnr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Helix happy to just control the position for now.
Cunningham Jnr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helix drops an elbow to the side of Cunningham Jnr's head.
Brady Helix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helix is taking a breather. Cunningham Jnr 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 Jnr punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cunningham Jnr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helix pulls his head out easily.
Helix takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cunningham Jnr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Helix prevents Cunningham Jnr from improving his position.
Cunningham Jnr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T2#
Cunningham Jnr won't allow Helix to pass to mount.
Helix slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cunningham Jnr moves out of range as Helix strikes.
Helix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cunningham Jnr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cunningham Jnr connects with a body shot.
Cunningham Jnr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Helix at a distance.
Cunningham Jnr throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Helix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cunningham Jnr won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Cunningham Jnr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helix lands a nice forearm strike.
Helix taking a breather here.
Helix lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cunningham Jnr misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Cunningham Jnr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cunningham Jnr trying to hold on to Helix's head to control him but Helix postures up.
Helix slips a nice elbow through Cunningham Jnr's hands, connecting with Cunningham Jnr's forehead.
Helix stalling.
Helix is nestled in close to Cunningham Jnr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Helix stalling.
Cunningham Jnr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Helix working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Helix in particular looking to stall.
Helix drops an elbow to the side of Cunningham Jnr's head.
Helix lands with a punch from half guard.
Helix lands with a punch from half guard.
Cunningham Jnr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cunningham Jnr is trying to get back to full guard.
Cunningham Jnr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helix perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham Jnr throws out a powerful jab.
Cunningham Jnr misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Helix counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Helix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cunningham Jnr throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Helix counters with a shoot takedown. Cunningham Jnr fights it but they end up in guard.
Helix controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Helix works over Cunningham Jnr with some ground and pound from guard.
Helix cracks Cunningham Jnr with a solid left hand.
Helix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cunningham Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helix 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.#SUB#
Cunningham Jnr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Helix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cunningham Jnr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Helix just content to control the position.
Helix is chipping away with strikes.
Helix landing strikes.
Cunningham Jnr is being controlled here.
Helix landing strikes.
Helix lands a nice forearm strike.
Helix landing a few strikes.
Helix in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cunningham Jnr is looking for a sweep.
Cunningham Jnr is working hard here to advance position.
Helix controls the position.
Randall Cunningham Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Helix lands a decent elbow from side control.
Helix connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cunningham Jnr some visible discomfort.
Cunningham Jnr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cunningham Jnr tries to roll over but Helix keeps him under control.
Helix performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cunningham Jnr tries to get to full guard but Helix has control of the leg.
Cunningham Jnr has hold of Helix's hands but Helix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Helix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Helix seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brady Helix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Helix slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cunningham Jnr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cunningham Jnr.
Helix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cunningham Jnr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Helix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunningham Jnr throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Helix counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Cunningham Jnr actively working from the bottom here.
Helix takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cunningham Jnr is looking for a sweep. Helix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helix stalling.
Helix blocks the strikes from Cunningham Jnr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Helix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Helix winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Helix!
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