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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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! |
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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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