Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 89: Zigaro vs Georgijevic
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly lands a body shot.
Reilly throws a shot to the body.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Cunningham.
Cunningham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reilly punishes Cunningham's body with a nice straight punch.
Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly jabs at Cunningham's body.
Cunningham misses with a double jab.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Gregor Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham misses with an uppercut.
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Reilly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Cunningham kicks off Reilly and gets to his feet. #T1#
Cunningham fails to land with a series of punches.
Cunningham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cunningham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
Cunningham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reilly is looking to wear down Cunningham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reilly thuds his right hand into Cunningham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
Cunningham walks into a jab.#ROC#Cunningham is rocked!
Reilly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly throws a monster overhand right that drops Cunningham! Reilly follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Reilly!
Gregor Reilly very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
JR 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.
JR misses with a takedown
and Cunningham counters with a stiff right hand.
Cunningham throws a right hand that JR ducks under and follows up with a left that JR also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from JR! But no joy.#CL2#
JR moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham throws a leg kick but JR moved away.
Cunningham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Cunningham coming out on top.
Cunningham slips under a jab.
JR misses with an uppercut.
JR scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for JR with that takedown attempt.
Cunningham throws a jab but it's blocked by JR.
This has been an exciting period of action!
JR rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and JR takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
JR misses with an uppercut
and Cunningham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage. #T1#
JR tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cunningham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
JR rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cunningham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
JR takes a swing at Cunningham's ribcage but misses.
Cunningham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cunningham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from JR.
Cunningham throwing a counter right hand but JR manages to avoid it.
Cunningham misses with a straight right.
JR throws a body shot but no joy.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from JR misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from JR.
JR misses with a looping right.
Cunningham lands a nice shot to the body.
JR swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
JR connects with a body shot that sends Cunningham's belly button to the back.
JR throws a hook to the side of Cunningham's head but Cunningham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
JR tries to clinch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
JR throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunningham's waist but Cunningham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing JR off to one side.
Cunningham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salter JR.
JR shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed JR's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham is looking for a counter combo.
Cunningham takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salter JR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JR misses the jab.
Cunningham throwing a counter right hand but JR manages to avoid it.#CL2#
JR fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunningham, pushing him back against the cage.
JR wants to stall.
Cunningham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cunningham can't break the clinch.
Cunningham wants to get back to striking at distance but JR won't allow it.
JR misses with a knee strike.
Cunningham is leaning against JR and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cunningham avoids the elbow strike from JR, against the cage.
Cunningham lands an uppercut.
JR throws a head punch that misses.
JR pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cunningham lands a hook that snaps the head of JR backwards. #T3#
Cunningham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
JR swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it.
JR goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cunningham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for JR.
JR looking to throw knees to the head but Cunningham is blocking nicely.
JR with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from JR fails to land.
Cunningham blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
JR tries to clinch up
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
JR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cunningham.
JR just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
JR fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from JR. Cunningham does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Cunningham misses its target.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cunningham works the jab nicely.
Cunningham blocks a jab.
Cunningham is looking to counter with head kicks.
JR connects with a body shot.
JR misses with a left hand
and Cunningham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck JR on the side of the head. #ROC#JR is rocked!
JR throws a body punch but Cunningham moves out of range.
JR is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham throws a right hand that JR ducks under and follows up with a left that JR also avoids with ease.
JR darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
JR shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
JR misses with a left hand
and Cunningham counters with a big right hand! Oh JR is in trouble here! Cunningham follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blaze Cunningham!
After winning the bout, Blaze Cunningham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 86: Carter vs Brewer
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nunes. That did some damage!
Crunch! Nunes slams his shin into Cunningham's torso.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nunes.
Nunes lands a nice looking body kick.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Nunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Nunes also avoids with ease.
Cunningham fails to land with a series of punches.
Cunningham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nunes.
Nunes defending well as Cunningham loads up on a big left hand.
Nunes with the inside leg kick.
Nunes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cunningham eats them both and turns towards Nunes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nunes scores with a hook to the body. Cunningham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes lands a leg kick that knocks Cunningham off balance momentarily.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Nunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Nunes. #T1#
Cunningham throws a leg kick which misses Nunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Nunes tries to avoid it.
Cunningham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cunningham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nunes.
Nunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nunes misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Nunes.
Nunes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nunes with the inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Cunningham there.
Nunes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mateus Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Nunes.
Nunes throws a right and a left that Cunningham avoids nicely.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Cunningham misses the target.#T2#
Nunes misses with the combination.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Nunes slips a straight right by Cunningham.
Cunningham cracks Nunes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cunningham lands a head shot.
Nunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cunningham's head.
Nunes moves out of range as Cunningham strikes.
Nunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cunningham throws a hook to the side of Nunes's head but Nunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cunningham is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cunningham crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nunes - the referee stops the clock and Cunningham gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nunes. Cunningham manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Nunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nunes throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.
Nunes scores with a head kick. Cunningham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
The fighters circling - Cunningham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nunes scores with a jab.
Nunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cunningham throws a looping overhand right but Nunes ducks down to avoid it.
Nunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cunningham's head.
Nunes staying out of range there.
Nunes throws a counter combo.
Cunningham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cunninghams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Cunningham is rocked!
Cunningham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Cunningham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nunes feints a jab and as Cunningham dips his head, Nunes unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Cunningham right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Cunningham falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Nunes smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mateus Nunes!

Event: NYF Fight Night 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024

#R1#
Daws misses with a right hand
and Cunningham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daws digs a good hook to Cunningham's body.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cunningham scores with a nice head shot.
Daws ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Blaze Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daws throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cunningham walks into a left hand.
Cunningham cracks Daws with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daws digs a good hook to Cunningham's body.
A shot to the liver by Daws . Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daws lands a glancing blow to the side of Cunningham's head.#CUT2#It looks like Blaze Cunningham has been cut.#CL2#
Daws rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Cunningham has a couple of punches blocked by Daws .
Daws stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daws blocks an uppercut.
Daws lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daws is struggling to control the position.
Cunningham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daws just leaning against Cunningham, taking a breather.
Cunningham misses with a punch to the body.
Daws tries a body shot but Cunningham blocks it.
Daws doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2##BC#
Cunningham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daws looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cunningham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cunningham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daws sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daws now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cunningham lands a jab.
Daws tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cunningham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daws blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
Daws bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cunningham throws a poor cross that misses
and Daws counters with a nice body shot.
Daws wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham misses with a low kick.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. Daws does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cunningham throws a body punch but Daws moves out of range.
Cunningham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daws is out of range and Cunningham settles back down.
Daws is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cunningham rather than just go for the knockout.
Daws scores with a body shot.
Cunningham misses the shot to the body.
Daws cracks a nice hook into Cunningham's ribs.
Daws getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cunningham misses with a hook to the body
and Daws counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Cunningham is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daws is leaning against Cunningham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cunningham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daws can't find room to land a body shot as Cunningham controls the action. #T4#
A body shot lands from Daws .
Daws stalling the fight.
Cunningham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Cunningham manages to break the clinch.
Daws takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cunningham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Daws pushes Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Daws is struggling to control the position.
Daws throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cunninghams head.
Cunningham working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Daws dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blaze Cunningham's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Daws scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Cunningham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Daws gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cunningham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cunningham seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Daws .
Daws leaning against his opponent.
Cunningham misses with a punch to the body.
Daws lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
Cunningham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daws backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daws .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing Cunningham back against the cage.
Cunningham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daws prevents Cunningham from breaking the clinch.
Cunningham misses with some punches. #T1#
Daws controlling the action here for a moment.
Cunningham tries to break the clinch but Daws is controlling the position.
Daws blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daws doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daws lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daws lands a shoulder strike.
Cunningham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cunningham tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing Cunningham back against the cage.
Daws tries to throw a body punch but Cunningham avoids it by throwing Daws back against the cage. #T2#
Daws works on Cunningham's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Daws as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daws .
Daws manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Daws .
Daws throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cunninghams head.
Daws displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cunningham up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Daws . #T3#
Cunningham tries to throw a body punch but Daws avoids it by throwing Cunningham back against the cage.
Cunningham tries to break free but Daws pushes him back against the cage.
Cunningham misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Daws to work.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daws - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cunningham throws a punch but it's blocked by Daws .
Daws blocks a body shot from Cunningham.
Cunningham working aggressively here. #BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch.
Daws wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Cunningham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cunningham throws a lazy head kick
and Daws counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cunningham throws the left hand but Daws avoids the punch easily.
Cunningham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Daws misses.
Daws scores with a jab to the body.
Cunningham takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daws connects with a body shot that sends Cunningham's belly button to the back.
Daws comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Daws closes the distance and clinches.
Cunningham wants to get back to striking at distance but Daws won't allow it.
Daws is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Daws showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blaze Cunningham's cut.
That's time! Cunningham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cunningham scores with a nice head shot.
Cunningham looks up at the clock. Bad move! Daws lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cunningham. Daws pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Daws !

Event: NYF Fight Night 37
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham throws a head kick but Marquez moves out of range.
Marquez throws out a counter right but Cunningham avoids it with no problem.
Cunningham throws a head kick that half lands.
Cunningham connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Cunningham misses.
A little jabbing left from Marquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cunningham misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cunningham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blaze Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cunningham lands a head kick! #ROC#Marquez is rocked!#T1#
Marquez avoids the head kick by Cunningham.
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Marquez off balance momentarily.
Cunningham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cunningham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marquez avoids the head kick by Cunningham.
Marquez wants to counter with a clinch but Cunningham pushes him away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cunningham.
Cunningham with the inside leg kick.
Marquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cunningham throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquez wants to counter with a clinch but Cunningham pushes him away.
Marquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Marquez wants to counter the offense by Cunningham and move into the clinch position.
Cunningham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marquez wants to counter with a clinch but Cunningham pushes him away.
Cunningham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquez manages to avoid it.#TD#
Marquez tries to sprawl but Cunningham drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cunningham prevents Marquez from improving his position.#T3#
Marquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cunningham won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Marquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marquez tries to stand but Cunningham is controlling from the bottom.
Cunningham managing to control the position. #SUB#
Marquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunningham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marquez has managed to get both his arms back between Cunningham's legs - danger averted.
Marquez throwing strikes but missing.
Marquez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cunningham's guard.
Marquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunningham is retaining full guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cunningham is on top in guard. #REVR#
Marquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Marquez, not yet.
Marquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cunningham is trying to get back to full guard.
Marquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cunningham's head.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Cunningham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cunningham is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Cunningham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marquez's guard.
Marquez wants to sweep here but Cunningham controlling him for the moment.
Cunningham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cunningham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cunningham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cunningham working some strikes from top position.
Cunningham advances position into side control!#T1#
Marquez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marquez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marquez taking some punishment here, with Cunningham in his half guard.
Cunningham controlling the action here.
Marquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Cunningham not doing much here. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Marquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cunningham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cunningham connects with a couple of short punches.
Marquez wants to sweep here but Cunningham controlling him for the moment.
Marquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Cunningham trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Blaze Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cunningham manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Marquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cunningham is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Marquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marquez slips nicely into half guard.
Cunningham has hold of Marquez's hands but Marquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marquez can do to turn this around?
Marquez stops Cunningham from getting back to his feet.
Marquez trying to mount his opponent but Cunningham defends it.
Marquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunningham defending well though.
Cunningham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cunningham tries to get out of the position.
Marquez moves into full mount! Cunningham won't be happy about that!
Marquez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Cunningham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marquez punching from mount but Cunningham doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cunningham avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marquez.
Marquez misses with some ground and pound and Cunningham recovers position to half guard.
Marquez throwing shots but Cunningham is blocking nicely.
Cunningham is trying to get back to full guard.
Cunningham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marquez wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Marquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marquez wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rhett Marquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Marquez dodges the punch combination from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a solid leg kick but Marquez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cunningham.
Cunningham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Cunningham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cunningham wants to control but Marquez is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez is looking for a sweep. Cunningham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cunningham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Marquez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cunningham has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Marquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marquez gets back to half guard.
Cunningham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marquez is looking to improve his position.
Cunningham not doing much here. #T2#
Cunningham passes to full mount!
Marquez can't escape the position. #SUB#
Cunningham looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marquez is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Marquez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cunningham.
Marquez can't escape the position. #T3#
Marquez regains half guard.
Cunningham prevents Marquez from improving his position.
Cunningham passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Cunningham has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Cunningham working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marquez is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Cunningham controlling his opponent.
Cunningham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cunningham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marquez?
Marquez tries to reverse the position but Cunningham maintains control.
Marquez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Cunningham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marquez is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cunningham working for a submission but Marquez is keeping him at bay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cunningham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Cunningham!
Blaze Cunningham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF Fight Night 35
Date: Jul 17, 2024

#R1#
No luck for Cinco with that takedown attempt.
Cunningham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cinco.
Cinco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cunningham.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cunningham! But no joy.
Cunningham cracks a nice hook into Cinco's ribs.
Cinco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cinco misses with a wild body shot.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Cinco.
Cinco is looking to chop away at Cunningham's legs.
Cinco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham feints a counter leg kick.
Cunningham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cinco.
Cunningham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinco checks a leg kick.
Cinco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham.
Cinco lands a jab to the head.
Cunningham on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Cunningham lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cinco will feel that in the morning.
Cinco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cinco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cunningham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cinco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cinco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cinco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Cinco moves out of range easily.
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cinco.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Cinco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
The fighters circling - Cinco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cinco misses with a body kick.
Cunningham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Esteban Cinco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cinco.
Cunningham is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Cunningham is trying to get back to half guard.
Cunningham is trying to control Cinco's posture but Cinco avoids it.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep.
Cunningham takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Cunningham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cinco off and has taken his back!
Cinco breaks Cunningham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cinco wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Cinco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cinco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cinco throwing strikes but missing.
Cunningham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cunningham wants to stand up but Cinco is controlling him.
Cunningham can't keep his opponent in guard - Cinco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cinco tries to pass to full mount but Cunningham defends it.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cinco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Cinco. #SUB#
Cinco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cunningham defends it well. #SUB#
Cinco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cunningham is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Cinco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cinco tries to clinch up but Cunningham circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Cunningham's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cunningham throws a body kick that misses.
Cinco goes for a double leg but Cunningham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cunningham continues to drive forward.
Cunningham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Cunningham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cinco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cunningham avoids the elbow strike from Cinco, against the cage. #BC2#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Cinco.
Cunningham scores with a shot to the body.
Cinco lands a really nice looking cross but Cunningham seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cinco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cunningham can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cinco is defended easily by Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Cinco throws a big shot that misses.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cinco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Cinco moves out of range easily.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Cinco moves out of range.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Cinco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cunningham trying to control but Cinco postures up.
Cinco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cinco winds up and cracks Cunningham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cunningham wants to control but Cinco is keeping busy. #SUB#
Cinco is looking for a kimura but Cunningham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cinco to get the leverage. #T2#
Cinco is pressing down on Cunningham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cunningham is holding on for now. #SUB#
Cinco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cinco throwing shots but Cunningham is blocking nicely.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cinco is working away from the top position though.
Cinco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cunningham tries to kick Cinco off but Cinco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cunningham works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Cunningham wants to stand up but Cinco is controlling him.
Cunningham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cinco.
Cinco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cinco looking to pass the guard.
Cinco with a nice head shot there.
Cunningham pulls Cinco in close to prevent any damage.
Cinco wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cinco works over Cunningham with some ground and pound from guard.
Cinco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cinco lands a couple of digs.
Cinco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cunningham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cinco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Cunningham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cinco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cinco is pushing down on Cunningham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cunningham is fighting to maintain full guard but Cinco has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cinco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cunningham defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Cinco dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Cinco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cunningham doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cinco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cinco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cinco shoots in and drives through. Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham thinks about the counter body kick.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
Cinco moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Cinco throws a jab when Cunningham was well out of range.
Cinco lunges at Cunningham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cunningham's hand. #T1##CL#
Cinco has Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Cinco swings wildly with an uppercut but Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunningham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cinco shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Cinco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cinco just misses with a punch to the body.
Cunningham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Cinco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cinco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cunningham appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cunningham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cinco.
Cinco scores with a body shot.
Cunningham lands with a cross.
Cinco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Cinco blocks the low kick.
Cinco connects with a high kick.
Cinco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cinco misses with a straight left. #TD#
Cinco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Cinco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cinco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cunningham tries to kick Cinco off but Cinco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cunningham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cinco wants to free his trapped foot but Cunningham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cinco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cunningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cinco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cunningham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cinco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cinco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cinco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cunningham is not content to let Cinco control the position.#T4#
Cinco winds up and cracks Cunningham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cinco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cunningham's head.
Cinco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esteban Cinco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Cinco is trying to control. Cunningham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cinco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cunningham is looking for a sweep. Cinco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cinco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cinco is working away from the top position though.
Blaze Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cunningham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cinco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Cinco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cinco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Cinco!
An out of breath Esteban Cinco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 70: Crusher vs Makoba II
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham connects with a high kick.
Cunningham digs a good body shot into Ma's ribs.
Cunningham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ma swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cunningham counters with a three punch combo that has Ma backing up. Ma nods at Cunningham to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Ma is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Cunningham. Those never looked like landing.
Ma throws a fast counter high kick but Cunningham manages to duck under it in time.
We've been hearing reports that Cunningham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ma avoids the head kick by Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Ma avoids them all with ease.
Cunningham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Ma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ma fails with a takedown attempt.
Cunningham misses with a combination
and Ma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
Cunningham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cunningham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cunningham throws a lazy right hand but Ma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick by Cunningham misses #TD2#
so Ma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ma trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is pulling down on Ma's head to control his posture.
Ma is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Cunningham is looking for a triangle but Ma pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cunningham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cunningham is really struggling to control Ma but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ma trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Ma. That snapped Cunningham's head back. #T3#
Cunningham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
Ma fails with a takedown attempt.
Ma drops his hands momentarily and Cunningham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cunningham throws a solid leg kick but Ma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cunningham.
Cunningham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Cunningham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cunningham lands with a right hand.
Ma is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cunningham.
Blaze Cunningham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ma misses with a takedown
and Cunningham counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Ma! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blaze Cunningham!
A relieved looking Blaze Cunningham 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: NYF 66: Tijhoff vs Field
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Tooogood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Blaze Cunningham has been cut.
Cunningham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cunningham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Tooogood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cunningham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tooogood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cunningham throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cunningham throws a low kick but Tooogood avoids it.#TD2#
Tooogood gets a double leg takedown into Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cunningham tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tooogood is looking to work some ground and pound but Cunningham has wrist control.
Tooogood postures up. #SUB#
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Cunningham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tooogood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tooogood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cunningham working for a triangle but Tooogood defends it easily. #T1#
Tooogood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tooogood tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunningham is retaining full guard.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tooogood tries to stand but Cunningham is controlling from the bottom.
Tooogood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Cunningham working for a triangle but Tooogood defends it easily.
Tooogood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cunningham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tooogood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cunningham scrambles back to his feet.
Tooogood needs to keep his hands up - Cunningham had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cunningham.
Tooogood shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Tooogood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Tooogood moves out of range. #T3#
Cunningham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tooogood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham avoids it really well and circles away.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tooogood.
Cunningham thuds his shin into the meat of Tooogood's side.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Tooogood moves out of range.
Tooogood with a poor takedown
and Cunningham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cunningham connects with a solid leg kick.
Tooogood takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Tooogood clinches with his opponent.
Tooogood tries a body shot but Cunningham blocks it.
Cunningham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tooogood with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Tooogood has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tooogood wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Tooogood decides to pull guard.
Tooogood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cunningham trying to control but Tooogood is working from the bottom.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tooogood's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blaze Cunningham's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick lands for Cunningham.
Tooogood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tooogood steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tooogood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cunningham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cunningham thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tooogood lands with a good body shot.
Tooogood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cunningham misses with a few strikes there.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tooogood can do to turn this around?
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooogood throws a wild body kick that Cunningham sees coming a mile off.
It appears Cunningham was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cunningham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tooogood is defended easily by Cunningham.#T1#
Tooogood misses with a takedown
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
Tooogood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cunningham scores with a jab. Tooogood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cunningham lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Tooogood shoots in and gets a takedown into Cunningham's guard.

Cunningham has his feet on Tooogood's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tooogood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tooogood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cunningham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tooogood is breathing heavily.
Tooogood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cunningham pinned against the cage. Cunningham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Tooogood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cunningham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cunningham scores with a body shot.
Blaze Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
Tooogood looks for a takedown but Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cunningham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tooogood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cunningham - the referee stops the clock and Tooogood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cunningham. Tooogood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tooogood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cunningham lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cunningham!
Tooogood tries to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a left and a right that stings Tooogood.
Cunningham lands a head kick. Tooogood smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Tooogood is rocked!
Cunningham scoring well with a low kick there.
Cunningham feints and then cracks Tooogood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tooogood down.
Cunningham throws a series of strikes that have Tooogood backpedaling.
Tooogood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tooogood wants to clinch but Cunningham slips to the side
and Cunningham counters with a series of strikes. Tooogood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tooogood shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Tooogood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Cunningham lunges at Tooogood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tooogood's hand.
Tooogood walks into a left hand.
Tooogood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cunningham counters with a one-two to the body.
Tooogood is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Tooogood seems to have recovered his senses.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Tooogood closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Tooogood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blaze Cunningham's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tooogood rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Tooogood has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Tooogood breaks from the clinch.
Tooogood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cunningham!
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tooogood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tooogood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cunningham appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cunningham. That snapped Tooogood's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham lands a high kick!
Cunningham slips a jab and a cross from Tooogood.
Cunningham tries to land a front kick but Tooogood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tooogood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunningham counters with a three punch combo that has Tooogood backing up. Tooogood nods at Cunningham to acknowledge the strikes.
Tooogood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Cunningham blocks the low kick.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tooogood has time to react.
Tooogood shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
Tooogood takes one to the side of the head.
Cunningham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tooogood darts in trying to clinch
and Cunningham counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Tooogood shoots in but no luck this time.
Tooogood throws a combination that misses
and Cunningham counters with a nice leg kick.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the temple. Tooogood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Tooogood drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cunningham seems keen to control Tooogood's posture.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Tooogood controlling him for the moment.
Cunningham seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tooogood stops Cunningham from standing up. #T3#
Cunningham controls Tooogood momentarily but Tooogood frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tooogood is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blaze Cunningham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cunningham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cunningham wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cunningham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tooogood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Tooogood shoots for a takedown but Cunningham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Cunningham does no damage.
Cunningham misses with a head kick.
Tooogood shoots in and drives through. Cunningham sprawls well.
Tooogood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tooogood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cunningham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tooogood's hands.
Blaze Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tooogood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Owen Tooogood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunningham connects with a high kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cunningham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Cunningham!
Blaze Cunningham seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham throws a head kick that Moorehead semi-blocks. #TD2#
Moorehead scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moorehead trying to control the action but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is trying to maintain the position but Moorehead is very close to passing his half guard.
Moorehead is trying to control the action in half guard but Cunningham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Moorehead seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cunningham is defending against the submission attempts here by Moorehead.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Moorehead has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Moorehead is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moorehead wants to control but Cunningham is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cunningham is refusing to be controlled, as Moorehead sits in half guard.
Cunningham is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Moorehead is trying to work for a kimura but Cunningham is defending well. #SUB2#
Moorehead is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moorehead tries to pass to full mount but Cunningham defends it. #ES#
Cunningham pushes Moorehead off and gets back to his feet.
Cunningham scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Moorehead will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moorehead moves in looking to clinch but Cunningham pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cunningham. Moorehead shrugs it off though.
Cunningham works the jab nicely.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Cunningham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moorehead shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cunningham defends it nicely.
Cunningham is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Moorehead moves forwards but Cunningham connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Moorehead shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cunningham manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cunningham holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Moorehead is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moorehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunningham swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Moorehead from controlling successfully.
Cunningham seems keen to control Moorehead's posture.
Moorehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cunningham working for a triangle but Moorehead defends it easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Moorehead is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Cunningham does it's job there.
Moorehead misses with a takedown attempt
and Cunningham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Cunningham misses.
A nice combination there by Cunningham.
Cunningham lands with a kick to the temple. Moorehead shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Moorehead is rocked!
Cunningham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moorehead.
Cunningham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cunningham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moorehead fails to land the takedown.
Moorehead takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead tries for a takedown but Cunningham circles away easily
and Cunningham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Moorehead.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moorehead's head backwards.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Cunningham has knocked Moorehead down with a huge combo! Cunningham steps away and waves a wobbly Moorehead back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Moorehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Moorehead shoots for a double leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls well. He's pushed Moorehead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cunningham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Cunningham lands a left and a right that send Moorehead crashing to the mat, dazed. Cunningham thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moorehead is breathing heavily.
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!
Moorehead drops his hands momentarily and Cunningham needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Moorehead just on the top of the head. Moorehead drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Moorehead - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blaze Cunningham!
After winning the bout, Blaze Cunningham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham slaps away a takedown attempt from Russo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Cunningham has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blaze Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Russo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cunningham defends well and Russo ends up having to push Cunningham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cunningham misses with a body kick.
Russo tries to counter with a clinch but Cunningham shakes him off and moves away.
Cunningham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Russo avoids them all with ease.
Russo dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.
Cunningham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.#TD2#
Russo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunningham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Russo trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
Cunningham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cunningham tries to get out of the position.
Russo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Cunningham being controlled here, momentarily.
Cunningham managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cunningham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully. #ES#
Cunningham pushes Russo off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
A head kick misses from Cunningham.
Cunningham throws a right hand that Russo ducks under and follows up with a left that Russo also avoids with ease.
Cunningham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away. #CL2#
Russo pushes Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham tries to circle away but Russo has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cunningham breaks from the clinch.
Cunningham tries a head kick but it misses.
Russo blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.#T3##CL2#
Russo has Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Cunningham is trying to break the clinch but Russo has him pressed against the cage.
Cunningham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow. #BC#
Cunningham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Russo misses.
Russo shoots in and drives through. Cunningham sprawls well.
Cunningham is looking for a counter combo.
Cunningham moves forwards but Russo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Russo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Russo is looking to clinch but Cunningham is avoiding it.
Cunningham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Russo.#T4##TD2#
Russo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Russo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunningham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cunningham is not content to let Russo control the position.
Russo working over Cunningham with some ground and pound. Cunningham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Russo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Russo seems content to control.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Russo is keen to just control but Cunningham is a slippery customer.
Cunningham tries to roll over but Russo keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Russo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cunningham circles away.
Russo throws a right hand that Cunningham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunningham also avoids with ease.
Russo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaze Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cunningham.
Blaze Cunningham is winning the standup battle so far.
Russo wants to clinch.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo throws a right and a left that Cunningham avoids nicely.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Russo shoots in but no luck this time.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.
Russo throws a right hand that Cunningham ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunningham also avoids with ease.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Cunningham throws a head kick that Russo semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Cunningham, which made it look bad.
Russo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Russo with a poor takedown
and Cunningham counters with a two punch combo.
Cunningham pushes Russo away with a front kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russo.
As Russo looks to move away, Cunningham throws a big counter combo but Russo just gets out of the way.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Russo unleashes a big counter combination but Cunningham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cunningham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cunningham stuffs the takedown attempt from Russo. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Cunningham appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Russo. #T2#
Russo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cunningham in his tracks.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russo can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Russo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunningham counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#Russo is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Cunningham.
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
Cunningham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Russo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russo is defended easily by Cunningham.
Cunningham is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Cunningham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Cunningham.
Cunningham scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice combination there by Cunningham.
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Russo seems to have recovered his senses.
Cunningham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunningham throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Russo counters with a single leg into guard. Cunningham didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Russo trying to control but Cunningham is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham pulls Russo in close to prevent any damage.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Cunningham is keeping the position.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Cunningham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Cunningham stands up from Russo's guard - Cunningham perhaps looking for a knockout.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Russo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cunningham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Russo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russo moves out of range as Cunningham throws a body kick.
Cunningham swinging wildly here.
Russo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cunningham with a body shot.
Russo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cunningham swivels and escapes.
Cunningham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cunningham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russo somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunningham. #CL2#
Cunningham gets tackled into the cage by Russo. Russo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Russo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cunningham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blaze Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillon Russo.#BC2#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Cunningham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cunningham throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Russo tries to counter it with a takedown but Cunningham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Russo.
Russo scores with a jab.
Russo tries to clinch up but Cunningham circles away and keeps his distance.
Cunningham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cunningham is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Cunningham circles away and we're back to standing.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL2#
Russo closes the distance and pushes Cunningham back into the cage.#BC2#
Russo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunningham throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Cunningham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Russo looks to move away, Cunningham throws a big counter combo but Russo just gets out of the way.
Cunningham tries to bum rush Russo with a series of wild strikes but Russo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham delivers a nice body kick.
Cunningham throws a sloppy head kick
and Russo counters with a left and a right that stings Cunningham.
Russo throws a lazy right hand but Cunningham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Russo misses.
Russo shoots in looking for a takedown but Cunningham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Russo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cunningham circles away.
Good leg kick by Cunningham. #T3#
Cunningham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Russo. That did some damage!#TD2#
Russo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cunningham was covering up waiting for the punch and Russo finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Cunningham pushes Russo off and gets back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Cunningham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cunningham throws a series of punches but Russo moves out of range.
Cunningham sets himself, and Russo steps forward looking for the clinch! Cunningham avoids it this time.
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Russo off balance momentarily.
Russo fails with the takedown.
Cunningham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cunningham swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Russo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Russo is in Cunningham's guard.
Russo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cunningham manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cunningham wanted to stand there but Russo had control of the position.
Cunningham is fighting to break Russo's control of his arms but Russo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dillon Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaze Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Cunningham gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cunningham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Cunningham!
An out of breath Blaze Cunningham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024

Aled Bowen really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 159.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Blaze Cunningham was cancelled.

Event: NYF Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Cunningham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandrescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cunningham falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Alexandrescu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Cunningham has one foot on Alexandrescu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cunningham has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alexandrescu dives in for a single leg takedown but Cunningham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexandrescu looking for a takedown.
I was talking to Alexandrescu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cunningham fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Cunningham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cunningham wants to clinch up but Alexandrescu keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham tests Alexandrescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexandrescu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cunningham pinned against the cage. Cunningham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silviu Alexandrescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Alexandrescu tries to bum rush Cunningham with a series of wild strikes but Cunningham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Alexandrescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexandrescu.
A big right from Alexandrescu misses. #TD2#
Cunningham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cunningham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alexandrescu is proving hard to escape from.
Alexandrescu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Alexandrescu looking for a guillotine here but Cunningham defends easily. #SUB#
Alexandrescu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cunningham defends it easily.#SUB#
Alexandrescu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Cunningham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexandrescu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cunningham has managed to get both his arms back between Alexandrescu's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Alexandrescu has his foot on Cunningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cunningham works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Alexandrescu has an active guard here but Cunningham has managed to pass into half guard.
Alexandrescu tries to roll over but Cunningham keeps him under control.
Alexandrescu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Alexandrescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cunningham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Cunningham lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Alexandrescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cunningham pulls his head out easily.
Alexandrescu trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Alexandrescu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandrescu works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Alexandrescu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cunningham stacks Alexandrescu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cunningham!
Cunningham cracks Alexandrescu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cunningham landing a few strikes. #SU2#
Cunningham decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alexandrescu to his feet. #T4#
Alexandrescu misses with a left hand
and Cunningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Cunningham looking to score a takedown here. Alexandrescu is defending well but Cunningham drives through and ends up in Alexandrescu's guard.
Alexandrescu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cunningham wants to get up but he can't break Alexandrescu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Cunningham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexandrescu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cunningham has managed to get both his arms back between Alexandrescu's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Alexandrescu has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cunningham doesn't defend quickly enough and Alexandrescu has managed to lock this one up! Can Cunningham escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Alexandrescu on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Silviu Alexandrescu!
After the big win, Silviu Alexandrescu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Black Lab Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: VF 11: Ross Vs. Whyte
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Cunningham closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carrillo quickly recovers to half guard.

Carrillo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cunningham keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Cunningham pulls Carrillo into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrillo wanted to stand there but Cunningham had control of the position.
Cunningham is controlling Carrillo's posture.
Carrillo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunningham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carrillo wants to stand and escape but instead Cunningham has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Carrillo can't keep his opponent in guard - Cunningham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunningham controlling the action here.#T1#
Carrillo keeping control of the position.
Cunningham controlling the action here.
Carrillo tries to roll over but Cunningham keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cunningham works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham controlling from mount.
Carrillo is trying desperately to improve position.
Cunningham controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carrillo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carrillo really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Carrillo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cunningham content just to control the position here.
Cunningham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cunningham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carrillo?
Carrillo is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Carrillo is squirming around, avoiding Cunningham's attempts to control the action.
Cunningham looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Cunningham is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carrillo's half guard.
Carrillo tries to roll over but Cunningham keeps him under control.
Cunningham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carrillo looking for submissions off his back.
Cunningham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Carrillo wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Cunningham slows the pace down in half guard.
Carrillo wants to improve his position but Cunningham is controlling well.
Cunningham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo can do to turn this around?
Carrillo wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Cunningham not doing much here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carrillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Cunningham seems content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blaze Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Carrillo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carrillo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Carrillo keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
Cunningham lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Carrillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cunningham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cunningham is stalling in the full guard.
Cunningham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #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.#SUB2#
Cunningham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cunningham has managed to get both his arms back between Carrillo's legs - danger averted.
Cunningham stays in close to Carrillo's body and controls the position.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Carrillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Cunningham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham looks up at the clock and then as Carrillo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cunningham smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cunningham working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blaze Cunningham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cunningham wants to clinch up but Carrillo keeps it at a distance.
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carrillo unleashes a big counter combination but Cunningham bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cunningham with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Cunningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carrillo to the ground. Cunningham is now in Carrillo's guard.

Carrillo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cunningham presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Carrillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cunningham with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Cunningham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham trying to control the action but Carrillo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cunningham slows the pace down. #SUB#
Cunningham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cunningham passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carrillo!
Carrillo is squirming around, avoiding Cunningham's attempts to control the action.
Carrillo tries to hold on but Cunningham postures up.#T2#
Carrillo is working to get back to half guard.
Cunningham controlling from the full mount.
Carrillo wants to control but Cunningham is having none of it.
Cunningham controlling the position easily from mount.
Carrillo is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Cunningham with a couple of short strikes.
Carrillo can't escape the position.
Cunningham controlling his opponent. #T4#
Carrillo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Carrillo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cunningham controlling the pace for now.
Carrillo tries to hold on but Cunningham postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrillo is looking to improve his position but Cunningham isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaze Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cunningham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Blaze Cunningham!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Blaze Cunningham!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Blaze Cunningham!

Blaze Cunningham wins by unanimous decision!

Event: VF 8: Richardson Vs. Harrison
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Cunningham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warner but Warner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Warner is looking to clinch. #TD#
Cunningham drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warner can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Cunningham stands up.
Warner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cunningham tries to avoid it but Warner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cunningham to the ground. Cunningham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warner fails with the takedown
and Cunningham counters with a left and a right that stings Warner.
Cunningham goes for a double leg but Warner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warner continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaze Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cunningham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Warner clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warner rolls, trying to escape but Cunningham keeps control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Cunningham looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Warner taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blaze Cunningham!

Event: VF 6: Peto Vs. McTavish
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Lowery scores with a jab. Cunningham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamari Lowery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Lowery misses its intended target.
Lowery misses with a looping left.
Lowery stuns Cunningham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lowery throws a body punch but Cunningham moves out of range.
Lowery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lowery slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cunningham moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowery misses the jab.
Cunningham wants to slow Lowery down by chopping away at his legs.
Lowery misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Cunningham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Lowery's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cunningham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lowery keeps working. #T1##SU2#
Cunningham decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lowery lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lowery looks to land a left hand but Cunningham moved out of range nicely.
Cunningham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cunningham slips a straight right by Lowery.
Lowery throws a good cross that connects.
Lowery jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cunningham moves forwards but Lowery connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Cunningham is rocked!
Lowery cracks Cunningham with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamari Lowery!

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