Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 19: Ribeiro vs Gracie
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Crispian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cummings's hands.#CUT2#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crispian. Cummings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cummings needs to keep his hands up - Crispian had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Cummings is rocked!
and Crispian counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cummings! He's just covering up as Crispian starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Crispian!

Event: NYF 17: Donal vs Williamson
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Martins rushes Cummings and presses him up against the cage.
Cummings dodges an elbow strike from Martins.
A short right from Martins.
Cummings blocks the elbow strike.
We've been hearing reports that Cummings has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martins throws a punch but it's blocked by Cummings.
Martins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Martins.
Cummings fails to pull guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins. #CUT2#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
Martins is trying to maintain a safe position but Cummings gets an underhook and turns Martins into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins scores with a shot to the side of Cummings's head.
Cummings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martins walks away with a smile on his face. Cummings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Martins throws a jab when Cummings was well out of range.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Martins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martins.#ROC2#Cummings is rocked!
Martins throws a body shot but no joy.
And Cummings counters with a quick kick to the body but Martins blocks it.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Martins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martins.
Cummings blocks the elbow strike.
Martins lands with a left to the head.
Oh Cummings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cummings seems to have got his legs back now.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Martins working Cummings over with knees to the body.
Cummings drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cummings blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Cummings fails to pull guard.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Martins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cummings.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cummings's defenses.
Cummings avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Cummings jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martins walks away with a smile on his face. Cummings gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Martins moves into range and clinches up with Cummings.#T3#
Martins throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Martins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cummings's brow.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cummings's face. #CUT2#David Cummings's cut is getting worse.
Martins pushes off an throws an elbow but Cummings leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martins is pushing Cummings up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cummings tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Martins manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Cummings back into the cage.
Cummings tries to pull guard but Martins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Martins looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Cummings jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martins throws an elbow but misses.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Martins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Martins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cummings doesn't seem phased though.
Martins misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Cummings in a clinch.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Martins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Martins has closed the distance and engaged Cummings in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Cummings pulls guard effortlessly.
Cummings is pulling down on Martins's head. It's preventing any offense from Martins, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Martins wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cummings's closed guard. He's half up but Cummings has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cummings pivots and extends the arm, Martins falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cummings! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Cummings!
An out of breath David Cummings thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 12: St. Claire vs Mendez
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
Cummings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Cummings. Cummings maintains the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
We've been hearing reports that Cummings has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but Cummings has the dominant position.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Ribeiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ribeiro looking to throw knees to the head but Cummings is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Ribeiro. #CUT2#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
Cummings prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Cummings jumps into guard, dragging Ribeiro to the mat. #SUB#
Cummings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummings working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Cummings working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
Ribeiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Cummings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribeiro defends it easily.
Ribeiro 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cummings looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ribeiro has picked Cummings up and slammed him! Cummings can't keep hold of the triangle and Ribeiro manages to pass to side control!
Ribeiro working away.
Ribeiro moves into full mount!
Cummings wants to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Ribeiro tries to control but Cummings wriggling away.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cummings looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a choke but Cummings is defending well.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Ribeiro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cummings is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ribeiro misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cummings can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Ribeiro trying to control.
Cummings is really stuck here.
Ribeiro gets his hands free as Cummings looks to control.
Ribeiro is punishing Cummings with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ribeiro is trying to stick to Cummings's back but Cummings is turning into Ribeiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribeiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cummings.
Cummings passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cummings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cummings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Cummings closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Cummings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cummings tries to pull guard but Ribeiro won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cummings works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Ribeiro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ribeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Cummings moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
As Ribeiro looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Ribeiro just gets out of the way.#T1#
Cummings moves out of range of the strikes.
Cummings is looking for a counter combo.
Cummings checks a leg kick.
As Ribeiro looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Ribeiro just gets out of the way.
Cummings shoots in looking for a takedown but Ribeiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cummings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro throws the left hand but Cummings avoids the punch easily.
Cummings walks into a straight right hand from Ribeiro.
The fighters circling - Ribeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Ribeiro looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Ribeiro just gets out of the way.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
and Cummings counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cummings walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Ribeiro throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Cummings counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cummings trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro is controlling Cummings's posture.
Cummings trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cummings postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ribeiro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cummings, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cummings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Cummings's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Ribeiro advances position into side control!
Ribeiro tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cummings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cummings stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cummings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cummings takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cummings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cummings moves out of range of the strikes.
Cummings appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Ribeiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Cummings throws a big counter combination but Ribeiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cummings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Cummings shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ribeiro's guard.
Joanderson Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cummings trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cummings looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cummings trying to control the position. #SUB#
Cummings is looking for a triangle here but Ribeiro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cummings tries to buck Ribeiro off but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Cummings is working from the bottom.
Cummings is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Cummings is working away.
Ribeiro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cummings down.
Cummings is looking to reverse the position.
Cummings sneaks back into half guard.
Cummings controlling the position well.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Ribeiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ribeiro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cummings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro controlling his opponent.
Cummings is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cummings regains half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Cummings won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Cummings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ribeiro has his feet on Cummings's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribeiro. Ribeiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Cummings moves away from the strike by Ribeiro. #T1##CL#
Cummings clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Cummings manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ribeiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ribeiro trying to control but Cummings is working from the bottom.
Cummings has control of Ribeiro's left arm, preventing Ribeiro from doing any damage.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving. #T2#
Ribeiro postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ribeiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cummings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cummings moves out of range of the body kick from Ribeiro.
Cummings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cummings checks a leg kick.
Ribeiro lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cummings appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cummings tries to clinch there but Ribeiro circles away.
Cummings with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cummings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Cummings half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Cummings avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Ribeiro throws a hook but Cummings avoids it easily.
Cummings changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ribeiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Ribeiro looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Ribeiro just gets out of the way.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Cummings ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Cummings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cummings slips under a jab.
Cummings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cummings slips a jab from Ribeiro.#CL#
Cummings has Ribeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro is pressed up against the cage. Cummings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ribeiro down to the mat. Ribeiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings slips a jab from Ribeiro.
Cummings defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
Ribeiro cracks Cummings with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Cummings shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ribeiro napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cummings working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ribeiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cummings tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it. #T2#
Cummings passes to side control.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cummings trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away.
Ribeiro tries to bench press Cummings off him but Cummings keeps the position.
Cummings prevents Ribeiro from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Cummings is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ribeiro has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Ribeiro wants to control but Cummings postures up.
Cummings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.
Ribeiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cummings off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Cummings defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ribeiro's arms.
Cummings rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro moves into full mount! Cummings won't be happy about that! #T4#
Cummings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro working the ground and pound effectively.
Cummings is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joanderson Ribeiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ribeiro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Joanderson Ribeiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NYF 9: St. Claire vs Silva
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Cummings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been hearing reports that Cummings has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cummings is just out of range.
Cummings is looking for a counter combo.
Cummings moves out of range of the strikes.
Cummings attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
Alvarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Cummings counters with a single leg into guard. Alvarez didn't expect that.
Alvarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cummings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cummings looking to pass the guard.
Cummings trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Cummings looking to pass the guard. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Cummings from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
Cummings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cummings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.#T2#
Alvarez throws a hook but Cummings blocks it.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Cummings moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cummings or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cummings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Cummings.
Cummings is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cummings tried to counter with a leg kick but Alvarez avoided it.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Cummings.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Alvarez.
Cummings shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cummings dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Cummings throws a big counter combination but Alvarez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Cummings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Cummings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cummings takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cummings defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Cummings slips a straight right by Alvarez.
Cummings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
Cummings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cummings is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cummings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez lunges at Cummings with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cummings's 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!
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cummings half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Cummings shoots in.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez throws a hook but Cummings blocks it.
Cummings is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alvarez duly obliges.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cummings.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cummings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
It looked like Cummings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Cummings moves out of range.
Cummings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cummings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Alvarez looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Alvarez jabs Cummings to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cummings half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cummings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cummings is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped Cummings's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cummings.
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cummings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cummings appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cummings counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cummings tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Cummings shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Cummings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cummings fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alvarez just manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Cummings throwing a counter right hand but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
David Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cummings dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Cummings's head and hops out.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Cummings ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Cummings closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is looking to stand back up but Cummings counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Alvarez. #T2##REVB#
Cummings seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cummings content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cummings is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Cummings is working for a kimura but Alvarez is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cummings is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Cummings wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Cummings is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cummings. #SUB#
Cummings is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #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.#SUB#
Cummings is trying for a kimura here. Alvarez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cummings wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Cummings!
An out of breath David Cummings thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 6: Kuznecov vs St Claire
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cummings.
Dangerfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cummings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Dangerfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cummings's guard.
Cummings keeping moving, preventing Dangerfield from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cummings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cummings is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cummings is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dangerfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield wants to pass the guard but Cummings is keeping the position.
Dangerfield is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cummings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dangerfield defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cummings is looking for a triangle but Dangerfield pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Dangerfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cummings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dangerfield advances to half guard.
Cummings is trying to control but can't.
Cummings is looking for a sweep. Dangerfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dangerfield wants to take a breather but Cummings is having none of it.
Dangerfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cummings wants to control but Dangerfield is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cummings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dangerfield wants to pass the guard but Cummings is defending well.
Cummings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Cummings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dangerfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dangerfield postures up.
Dangerfield stands and throws Cummings's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dangerfield is looking to take a break and control but Cummings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dangerfield working away.
Dangerfield trying to control the action but Cummings is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dangerfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cummings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cummings struggling a bit here.#T3#
Dangerfield is looking to take a break and control but Cummings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dangerfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cummings rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dangerfield's guard! Nice work there by Cummings! #SUB#
Dangerfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dangerfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cummings is one step ahead there. #T4#
Cummings pushing down on Dangerfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dangerfield manages to get to full guard.
Dangerfield trying to strike off his back.
Dangerfield keeping moving, preventing Cummings from controlling successfully.
Dangerfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Dangerfield, not yet.
Dangerfield can't keep his opponent in guard - Cummings advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dangerfield is refusing to be controlled, as Cummings sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dangerfield manages to get to full guard.
Cummings trying to control but Dangerfield is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kody Dangerfield 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#
Dangerfield looks to land a right hand but Cummings moved out of range.#TD#
Dangerfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cummings is looking for a sweep. Dangerfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Cummings has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dangerfield. Oh but Cummings has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dangerfield goes limp - he's gone! Cummings jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Cummings!
After winning the bout, David Cummings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Cummings tries to sprawl but Henrique drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Henrique thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cummings's head. #SUB#
Cummings looking for subs from the bottom but Henrique mounts him!
Cummings regains half guard.
Henrique seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henrique is trying to control. Cummings wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cummings keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings tries to get to full guard but Henrique has control of the leg.
Cummings is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Cummings has his hands clasped together around Henrique's back. He's all about the action.
Henrique seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cummings does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Cummings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henrique pulls his head out easily.
Cummings gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Cummings working for a triangle but Henrique defends it easily.
Cummings trying to keep a closed guard but Henrique is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cummings seems keen to control Henrique's posture.#SUB#
Cummings has his foot on Henrique's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henrique works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cummings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cummings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henrique is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Henrique gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Henrique tries to clinch #TD#
and Cummings counters with a shoot takedown. Henrique fights it but they end up in guard.
Cummings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henrique swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cummings trying to control but Henrique is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cummings content to stall in guard here.
Cummings wants to pass the guard but Henrique is keeping the position.
Cummings is pushing down on Henrique's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henrique is fighting to maintain full guard but Cummings has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cummings trying to mount his opponent but Henrique defends it.
Cummings is trying to control the action in half guard but Henrique is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cummings in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Cummings is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Cummings is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Cummings is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Henrique as he works his way to full guard.
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!
Henrique controls Cummings momentarily but Cummings frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Cummings will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Henrique tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
so Cummings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Henrique is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cummings tries to free his leg and advance position but Henrique is retaining full guard.
Cummings wants to control from the top but Henrique keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrique wants to sweep but no luck.
Cummings trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cummings is really struggling to control Henrique but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Henrique working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Henrique closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Cummings counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cummings.
Cummings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henrique can do to turn this around?
Cummings trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cummings preventing the sweep.
Cummings stands and throws Henrique's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Cummings works to advance to full mount. Henrique defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Henrique tries to lock up and control but Cummings gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Cummings is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Henrique is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Henrique flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cummings anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Henrique and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cummings slips an arm under Henrique chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cummings has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cummings is squeezing on Henrique like an anaconda would it's prey. Henrique fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Cummings!
A victorious David Cummings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 121
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Cizek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cizek wants it to stay on the feet.
Cizek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cizek throws a sloppy head kick and Cummings moves out of range easily.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cummings walks into a jab.
Cyril Cizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek scores with a spinning back kick!
Cizek takes a swing at Cummings's ribcage but misses.
Cummings moves forwards but Cizek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cizek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cizek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cizek throws an overhand right that lands on Cummings's shoulder, as Cummings tries to avoid the shot.
Cizek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cizek scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Cummings moves out of range of the body kick from Cizek.
A big right from Cizek misses.
Cizek throws a head kick but Cummings moves out of range.
Cummings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cizek swinging wildly here.
Cizek missing with a left hand there. Cummings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cizek looks to land a right hand but Cummings moved out of range.
Cizek misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Cummings moves into the clinch.
Cizek has had enough of the clinch but Cummings keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Cizek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cizek misses with an uppercut. Cummings saw that one coming.
We've been told by Cizek's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Cummings blocks a jab.
Cizek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cummings let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cizek.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses.
Cummings blocks a jab.
Cummings throws a counter combo.
Cizek fails to land with a series of punches.
As Cizek backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Cizek manages to avoid it all.
Cizek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cizek thows a body kick. Cummings tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cizek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cummings.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cummings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Cummings misses.
Cizek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cummings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cummings throws a counter combo.#T3#
Cizek throws a body shot but no joy.
Cizek throws a wild body kick that Cummings sees coming a mile off.
Cizek lands a head kick. Cummings smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
Cizek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cizek misses with a low kick.
As Cizek backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Cizek manages to avoid it all.
Cizek lands a front kick.
Cizek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cizek misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cizek throws a push kick but Cummings slaps the foot to one side.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cummings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cizek tries to avoid it but Cummings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cizek to the ground. Cizek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cummings moves out of range of the body kick from Cizek. #T4#
Cizek looks to land a left hand but Cummings moved out of range nicely.
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cummings unleashes a big counter combination but Cizek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cummings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Cummings rushes Cizek and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cizek lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Cizek breaks from the clinch.
Cizek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cummings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cizek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cummings unleashes a big counter combination but Cizek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cizek tests Cummings's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Cummings is rocked!
Cummings blocks a head kick by Cizek.
A nice side step and Cummings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Cizek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cummings avoids a kick to the body.
Cummings avoids a kick to the body.
Cizek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cummings.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cizek throws a head kick but Cummings moves out of range.
Cummings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cummings ducks under a wild hook from Cizek.
Cizek throws a push kick but Cummings slaps the foot to one side.
Cummings wants to counter the offense by Cizek and move into the clinch position.
Cizek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cummings was well out of range. Poor timing from Cizek.
Cummings unleashes a big counter combination but Cizek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Cummings rushes Cizek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings prevents Cizek from breaking the clinch.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Cizek has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Cummings gets control of Cizek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cummings will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cummings looking to control. #T1#
Cizek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Cummings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cizek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cizek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Cizek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cummings, up you get!
Cizek misses with a body punch
and Cummings counters with a two punch combo.
Cizek lands a jab to the nose.
Cummings slips under a jab from Cizek.
A countering left hand to the body from Cummings misses.
Cummings shoots in for a takedown but Cizek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Cizek misses with an uppercut.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cizek thows a body kick. Cummings tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
Cizek connects with the punch.
Cizek jabs Cummings right on the nose. Cummings blinks but takes it well.
Cummings is still on wobbly legs! Can Cizek finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cummings blocks a head kick by Cizek.
Cummings is looking for the big counter here.
Cummings defending well as Cizek loads up on a big left hand.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab lands there for Cizek.
Cizek throws a big shot that misses.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cummings flicks out a counter leg kick but Cizek steps away.#T3#
Cizek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cyril Cizek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Cummings feints and as Cizek raises his hands in defense, Cummings changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cummings seems to have recovered his senses.
Cizek wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cummings manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Cummings wants to work for an arm triangle but Cizek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cummings is looking to advance position but Cizek won't allow it.
Cizek looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES#
Cizek has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cummings is on him like a limpet, forcing Cizek back against the cage.#T4#
Cizek tries to break free but Cummings pushes him back against the cage.
Cummings fails to pull guard.
Cyril Cizek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Cummings.
Cummings keeps control of Cizek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cizek is trying to break the clinch but Cummings has him pressed against the cage.
Cummings keeps control of Cizek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cizek to keep the fight standing.
Cizek tries a body shot but Cummings blocks it.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Cizek has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Cizek breaks the clinch.
Cizek throws a hook but Cummings avoids it easily.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cummings blocks a head kick by Cizek.
As Cizek backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Cizek manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Cizek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cizek thuds his right hand into Cummings's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cizek misses with a body kick.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses
and Cummings counters with a left and a right that stings Cizek.
Cizek bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cizek scores with a jab to the head.
Cizek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cummings takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cizek throws a hook to the side of Cummings's head but Cummings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cizek looks to land a left hand but Cummings moved out of range nicely.
Cizek misses with a straight right.
Cummings steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cizek.
David Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cummings sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cizek fails to land with a series of punches.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses.
Cizek tries a head kick but it misses.
Cummings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cizek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Cizek.
Cizek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cummings throws a counter combo.
Cizek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cummings can do to turn this around?
Cummings moves away from the strike by Cizek.
Cummings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cizek throws out the jab.
Cummings unleashes a big counter combination but Cizek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cummings takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Cummings shoots in for a double leg but Cizek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cizek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cummings was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cizek swings for the body but Cummings moves out of range.
As Cizek backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Cizek manages to avoid it all.
Cizek with a hook.
Cummings dives in and grabs Cizek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cizek pushes down on Cummings's head and hops out.
Cizek dips to his left and cracks Cummings with an uppercut!
Cyril Cizek is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cizek misses with a looping left.
Cizek sets himself, and Cummings steps forward looking for the clinch! Cizek avoids it this time.
Cummings moves out of range of the body kick from Cizek.
A left lands for Cizek.
Cummings fails with a takedown attempt.
Cyril Cizek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Cummings.#T3#
Cizek throws a shot from downtown. Cummings moves away and avoids it.
Cizek digs a good body shot into Cummings's ribs.
Cummings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cizek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cizek throws the left hand but Cummings avoids the punch easily.
Cummings slips a jab and a cross from Cizek.
Cizek throws a lazy right hand but Cummings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cummings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cizek throws out the jab.
Cizek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cyril Cizek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cizek lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cizek swats away the attempt to clinch by Cummings.
Nice shot lands for Cizek.
Cizek misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Cummings's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cummings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cizek throws out a powerful jab.
David Cummings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cummings takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Cizek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cizek, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Cizek!

Event: RISE 112
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Cummings on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Cummings's shoulder, as Cummings tries to avoid the shot.
Cummings throws a counter combo.
Cummings dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cummings unleashes a big counter combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
As Alvarez backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Cummings tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Cummings moves out of range.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cummings avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cummings under the eye.#ROC#Cummings is rocked!
Alvarez misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Cummings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cummings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cummings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Cummings drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cummings jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cummings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cummings drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Cummings off! Cummings jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Cummings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Cummings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Cummings tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cummings is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Cummings closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Cummings pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Cummings is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Alvarez rolls with it to try and escape but Cummings cranks on the arm and Alvarez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Cummings!
A victorious David Cummings thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 104: Chomofsky v Mesquita
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and pushes Cummings back into the cage.#TD#
Cummings has picked Pugsley up - he's going for a ride! Cummings dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cummings is working for a submission of some sort.
Cummings seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pugsley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cummings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Cummings from controlling successfully.
Cummings pushing down on Pugsley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pugsley is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Pugsley actively working from the bottom here.
Cummings is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugsley is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Cummings is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pugsley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pugsley shrugs it off.
Pugsley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley manages to get to full guard.
Cummings trying to control but Pugsley is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cummings slips nicely into half guard.
Pugsley wants to get back to full guard.
Pugsley regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Pugsley is looking for a triangle but Cummings pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pugsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cummings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cummings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugsley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Pugsley is looking for a triangle but Cummings pushes his legs off easily.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Cummings from controlling successfully.
Cummings slips nicely into half guard.
Pugsley is looking for a sweep. Cummings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cummings is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pugsley!
Cummings wants to control the pace but Pugsley is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Cummings has control of Pugsley's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pugsley regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cummings wants to control the pace but Pugsley is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cummings swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pugsley is now in Cummings's guard. A big mistake from Cummings there, giving up the dominant position!
Pugsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Cummings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Cummings moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cummings pulls guard successfully.
Pugsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cummings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugsley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugsley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pugsley scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pugsley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pugsley is putting a hurting on Cummings here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Cummings is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cummings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Cummings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pugsley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Cummings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pugsley defends it easily.#SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pugsley passes into half guard.
Cummings regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Pugsley advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Pugsley is working for a submission of some sort.
Cummings is refusing to be controlled, as Pugsley sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pugsley seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cummings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugsley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pugsley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cummings defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cummings actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cummings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pugsley working over Cummings with some ground and pound. Cummings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pugsley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Pugsley is just content to waste time from the top position. Cummings takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pugsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummings is keeping the position for now.
Pugsley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pugsley pushes down on Cummings's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cummings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pugsley connects with a nice short shot to Cummings's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Pugsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cummings keeps the fight on the outside.
Cummings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cummings is looking to counter the offense by Pugsley and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Pugsley scores with a takedown into Cummings's guard.
Cummings seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cummings looking to control. #SUB#
Pugsley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cummings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pugsley has managed to get both his arms back between Cummings's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cummings's head.
Pugsley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pugsley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#Cummings is rocked!#T1#
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.
Oh Cummings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pugsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummings is keeping the position for now.
Pugsley scoring with some ground and pound.
Pugsley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cummings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cummings looking for a guillotine here but Pugsley defends easily. #SUB#
Cummings has his foot on Pugsley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pugsley works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Cummings working a defensive guard here.
Cummings seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Cummings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cummings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugsley is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cummings keeping full guard, as Pugsley tries to pass.
Cummings keeping moving, preventing Pugsley from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cummings is looking for a triangle but Pugsley pushes his legs off easily.
Cummings controls Pugsley momentarily but Pugsley frees himself. #T3#
Pugsley stands up over Cummings, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cummings wants to control the position but Pugsley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cummings wants to control the action here but instead Pugsley manages to pass to full mount!
Pugsley is landing with some decent strikes but Cummings is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pugsley dominating with strikes here.
Pugsley wants to control but Cummings has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Pugsley prevents Cummings from improving his position.#T4#
Pugsley moves into full mount! Cummings won't be happy about that!
Pugsley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pugsley with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Cummings goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Pugsley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: RISE 94: Beckwith v McVicker
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Hongtong throws a jab but it's blocked by Cummings.
Cummings closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hongtong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cummings thinking.
Hongtong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cummings fails with the takedown
and Hongtong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Cummings is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
Cummings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hongtong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hongtong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Cummings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Hongtong loads up on a big right hand but Cummings slips the punch.
Cummings seems to have got his legs back now.
Cummings takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hongtong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cummings.
Hongtong scores with a jab. Cummings acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hongtong fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cummings square on the jaw! Damn, Cummings is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kob Khun Hongtong!
A victorious Kob Khun Hongtong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE X5
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Mesquita feints and as Cummings raises his hands in defense, Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Cummings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita trying to control but Cummings is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cummings working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita lands a couple of elbows.
Mesquita works over Cummings with some ground and pound from guard.
Cummings keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cummings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Cummings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cummings working for a triangle but Mesquita defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving. #SUB#
Cummings has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Cummings wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mesquita is now in half guard.
Mesquita prevents Cummings from improving his position.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cummings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cummings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#Cummings is rocked!
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Cummings's hands, connecting with Cummings's forehead.
Oh Cummings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cummings trying to control here.
Mesquita lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cummings quite badly. Cummings pulls Mesquita in close trying to recover. Mesquita postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cummings on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cummings doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Mesquita!
Charles Mesquita is the new featherweight champion!

Event: RISE X1:
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kape.
It looked like Cummings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cummings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kape.
Cummings is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kape.
Kape misses the jab.#CL2#
Kape moves into the clinch.
Cummings tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kape smiles and moves away.
Mafula Kape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummings takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kape throws a hook to the side of Cummings's head but Cummings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Cummings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings walks into a straight right hand from Kape.
Kape lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Cummings is rocked!#TD#
Cummings gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cummings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kape is just riding it out for now. Cummings eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Cummings is trying to control the action in half guard but Kape is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kape won't allow Cummings to pass to mount.
Cummings is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kape can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kape really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Cummings has control of Kape's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kape regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2##SUB#
Cummings has hold of Kape's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kape manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Cummings looking for a guillotine from mount but Kape is having none of it.
Cummings content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Cummings looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kape stops Cummings from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3##SUB#
Cummings is working for a guillotine from mount but Kape frees his head quite easily.
Cummings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kape is looking to escape. #SUB#
Cummings working for a submission but Kape is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Cummings working for a guillotine from mount but Kape is in no mood to give up.
Cummings looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Kape defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cummings. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cummings tries to control but Kape wriggling away. #SUB#
Cummings is working for a guillotine from mount but Kape frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Cummings has control of Kape's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kape regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cummings wants to control the pace but Kape is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Cummings dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kape waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cummings.
Cummings throws a big counter combination but Kape scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cummings.
Kape takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cummings slips under a jab.
Cummings moves out of range of the strikes.
Kape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kape clobbers Cummings with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
David Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cummings defending well as Kape loads up on a big left hand.
Kape scores with the left hand. Cummings knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cummings's hands.
Oh Cummings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kape throws a shot from downtown. Cummings moves away and avoids it.
Kape swings for the body but Cummings moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cummings tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cummings seems to have got his legs back now.
Cummings takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
A big right from Kape misses.
It looked like Cummings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cummings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kape.
Kape throws a jab but it's blocked by Cummings.
Cummings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kape.
An attempted straight right counter from Cummings misses the target.
Cummings wants to clinch.#CL2#
Kape moves into the clinch.
Kape working aggressively here.
Kape swings wildly with an uppercut but Cummings uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kape slows down the pace here.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Cummings.
Cummings prevents a body shot from Kape.
Kape has Cummings pushed against the cage.
Kape lands with a right to the head.
Kape lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kape lands a shoulder strike.
Kape misses with a punch on the inside.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Cummings blocking some punches.
Cummings blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cummings.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kape scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kape lands with a short shot to the head.
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cummings backwards.
Kape has a couple of punches blocked by Cummings.
Mafula Kape seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Cummings pulls guard effortlessly.
Kape wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.
Kape loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cummings working a defensive guard here.
Kape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Cummings looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kape is defending well. Cummings quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kape has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cummings celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Cummings!
David Cummings retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, David Cummings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE X22
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Mesquita misses with a double jab. #CL#
Cummings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cummings tries to pull guard but Mesquita forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Cummings is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mesquita is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cummings to the mat. Cummings regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Cummings is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mesquita frees his head nicely. Oh but Cummings has switched to an armbar! Mesquita is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Cummings!
David Cummings is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, David Cummings thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals C
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Mutou misses with a two punch combination.
Cummings appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Cummings avoids it well.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Cummings avoids it well.
It appears Cummings was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mutou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cummings is looking to counter the offense by Mutou and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Mutou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cummings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mutou fails to land with a series of punches.
Cummings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cummings dodges the punch combination from Mutou.
As Mutou looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Mutou just gets out of the way.
Mutou throws a jab when Cummings was well out of range.
As Mutou looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Mutou just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Mutou.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Cummings avoids it well.
Cummings thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mutou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mutou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Cummings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mutou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Cummings counters by clinching up. #TD#
Cummings pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Mutou is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cummings has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mutou is looking to defend but Cummings has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mutou! Cummings pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mutou taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Cummings!
After winning the bout, David Cummings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 60: Hunt v Daxton
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Cummings takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cummings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cummings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Cummings moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Ribeiro backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Ribeiro manages to avoid it all.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Cummings counters with a shoot takedown. Ribeiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Cummings is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Cummings has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cummings seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.
Cummings is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Cummings is controlling the pace. #T1#
Cummings is stalling here. Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cummings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cummings wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Cummings tries to improve position but can't.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Cummings is working from the bottom.
Cummings is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Cummings is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Ribeiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cummings, who protects the arm well.
Cummings wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro tries to move to mount but Cummings blocks the move with his legs.
Cummings manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Cummings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Cummings won't allow it.
Cummings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribeiro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ribeiro seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Cummings is trying to get back to full guard.
Cummings trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cummings tries to lock up and control but Ribeiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cummings tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.
We've been informed that Cummings has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cummings wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Cummings gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cummings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cummings is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Cummings defends the submission attempt.
Cummings tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Cummings desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ribeiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Cummings is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribeiro with a body shot.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Cummings ducks under and follows up with a left that Cummings also avoids with ease.
Cummings is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribeiro misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Cummings decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cummings is working for a submission of some sort.
Cummings is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Cummings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribeiro defends it well.
Cummings trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cummings is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cummings seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribeiro is looking to control Cummings's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Cummings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Cummings trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cummings seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ribeiro trying to hold on to Cummings's head to control him but Cummings postures up. #SUB2#
Cummings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cummings. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Cummings avoids it well.
Cummings changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cummings avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Cummings gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Cummings has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ribeiro regains guard immediately.
Cummings wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Cummings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Cummings slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Cummings counters with a body kick.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Cummings counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cummings slips nicely into half guard.
Cummings moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Cummings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cummings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cummings is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cummings staying calm.#SUB2#
Cummings swings around for an armbar but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cummings's guard.#SUB2#
Cummings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.#SUB2#
Cummings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
Cummings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribeiro trying to control but Cummings is working from the bottom.
David Cummings has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Ribeiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummings is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cummings is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cummings looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ribeiro is defending well. Cummings quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ribeiro has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cummings celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Cummings!
After winning the bout, David Cummings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SENSEI FC Extra 3
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1##KD#
Ceballos cracks Cummings with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ceballos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cummings to stand back up!#ROC#Cummings is rocked!#CUT#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.#KD#
Ceballos lands a big uppercut and Cummings crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cummings looks OK. Ceballos waves Cummings back to his feet!
Cummings is still on wobbly legs! Can Ceballos finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ceballos lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Cummings up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ceballos from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Cummings's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pops Ceballos!
During a confident post fight interview, Pops Ceballos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SENSEI FC 14
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Parker feints and as Cummings raises his hands in defense, Parker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Parker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cummings has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cummings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cummings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Cummings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cummings has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cummings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cummings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parker is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Parker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parker landing some decent shots from guard.
Parker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cummings keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
Parker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parker stands up over Cummings, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cummings working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Cummings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parker trying to control but Cummings is working from the bottom.
Parker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cummings keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Cummings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cummings swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cummings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
Parker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Cummings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Parker defends well.
Cummings seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Parker stands up over Cummings, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parker wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving.
Parker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cummings haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Parker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Cummings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parker defends it easily.
Cummings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cummings throws his legs up looking for a submission but Parker uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David Cummings will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Parker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parker showed some decent athleticism there.
Cummings is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions off his back.
Cummings is not content to let Parker control the position.
Cummings trying to hold on to Parker's head to control him but Parker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Parker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Parker drops an elbow to the side of Cummings's head.
Cummings is not content to let Parker control the position.
Parker is thwarting Cummings's attempts to control the position.
Parker trying to control the pace.
Parker trying to control from half guard but Cummings is working away. #SUB#
Cummings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cummings wants to control but Parker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Parker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Parker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cummings has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cummings has hold of Parker's hands but Parker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Parker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Parker lands with a punch from half guard.
Cummings is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions off his back.
Parker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Parker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Cummings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parker slips a nice elbow through Cummings's hands, connecting with Cummings's forehead.
Parker slips a nice elbow through Cummings's hands, connecting with Cummings's forehead.
Parker is keen to just control but Cummings is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cummings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Parker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Parker working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummings tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker content to control rather than advance.
Parker is trying to control the action in half guard but Cummings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Parker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cummings is looking for a sweep. Parker 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!
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cummings is staying active underneath Parker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cummings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Parker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cummings on his heels. He'll look to pass Cummings's guard now, I'm sure.
Parker trying to control but Cummings is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cummings looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Parker is defending well. Cummings quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Parker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cummings celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Cummings!
A relieved looking David Cummings thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Cummings walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
Cummings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cummings shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cummings showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Cummings is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Paiwia is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Cummings!

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