PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad DaMan (ranked 2985 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Dennis Cunningham (ranked 344 p4p, 294 weight class). Vlad DaMan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DaMan
vs
Cunningham

203 cm
26
275
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
20
277
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad DaMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Cunningham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cunningham enables DaMan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cunningham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cunningham is pulling down on DaMan's head. It's preventing any offense from DaMan, at least for the moment.
DaMan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DaMan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DaMan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham scores with a nice shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DaMan manages to get himself to full guard.

DaMan looking for a sweep. Not yet DaMan, not yet.
Cunningham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DaMan's head.
DaMan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DaMan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham preventing the sweep.
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaMan is trying to control the position but Cunningham postures up.
DaMan wants to get back to his feet but Cunningham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DaMan avoids a punch combination nicely.
DaMan slips under a jab from Cunningham.
DaMan 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 DaMan off to one side.
Cunningham misses with a body punch
and DaMan counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from DaMan misses.
Cunningham loads up on a big right hand but DaMan slips the punch.
A lazy left from Cunningham finds it's target.
Cunningham lands with an uppercut that bounces DaMan off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. DaMan does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to bum rush DaMan with a series of wild strikes but DaMan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cunningham looks to land a left hand but DaMan moved out of range nicely.
DaMan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cunningham as he jumps to the side.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DaMan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DaMan misses the shot to the body.
DaMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunningham misses with a hook. DaMan ducked under it nicely.
Cunningham misses with a hook. DaMan ducked under it nicely.
Cunningham connects with a body shot that sends DaMan's belly button to the back.
DaMan shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad DaMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DaMan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunningham but Cunningham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DaMan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Cunningham tries to get set, DaMan tries to push him back and clinch up but Cunningham manages to avoid the attempt.
DaMan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cunningham connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DaMan defending well as Cunningham loads up on a big left hand.
Cunningham has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cunningham loads up on a big right hand but DaMan slips the punch.
No luck for DaMan with that takedown attempt.
Cunningham lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Cunningham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cunningham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cunningham throws a combination that misses
and DaMan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cunningham misses with a lunging right hand
and DaMan counters with a two punch combo.
DaMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunningham throws out the jab.
DaMan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cunningham manages to circle out of the way.
Vlad DaMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DaMan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Cunningham lands.
Cunningham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham cracks a nice hook into DaMan's ribs.
DaMan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cunningham thuds a left hand into DaMan's body.
Cunningham gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaMan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cunningham.
DaMan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cunningham works DaMan's body with a nice hook.

Cunningham feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cunningham trying to control but DaMan is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cunningham cracks DaMan with a solid left hand.
DaMan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

DaMan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cunningham on the ground.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DaMan is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaMan prevents Cunningham from improving his position.
Cunningham is controlling DaMan's trapped leg to prevent DaMan from advancing to side control.
Cunningham gets full guard.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck.
DaMan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but DaMan controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaMan is fighting to break Cunningham's control of his arms but Cunningham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cunningham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cunningham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham pulls DaMan in to control the position.
Cunningham is continuing to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunningham just misses with a punch to the body.
DaMan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DaMan throws a shot to the body.

Cunningham drives through with a takedown into guard.

DaMan manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaMan ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Cunningham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DaMan.
Cunningham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cunningham digs a good body shot into DaMan's ribs.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DaMan's head backwards.
DaMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
DaMan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
DaMan shoots in for a double leg but Cunningham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cunningham throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad DaMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DaMan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cunningham lands a glancing blow to the side of DaMan's head.
DaMan moves away from the strike by Cunningham.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Cunningham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cunningham stuffs the takedown.
DaMan fails with a takedown attempt.
DaMan walks into a stiff left hand from Cunningham.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DaMan manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from DaMan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DaMan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DaMan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cunningham thuds a left hand into DaMan's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DaMan throws a sloppy body shot
and Cunningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cunningham punishes DaMan's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham misses with a straight right.
DaMan throwing a counter right hand but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
DaMan misses with a left hand

and Cunningham counters with a shoot takedown. DaMan fights it but they end up in guard.
DaMan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cunningham lands a couple of elbows.
Cunningham connects with a couple of short punches.
Cunningham is in close to DaMan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cunningham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cunningham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cunningham sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to free his leg and advance position but DaMan is retaining full guard.
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cunningham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses.
Cunningham lands a couple of digs.
Cunningham pushing down on DaMan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cunningham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cunningham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaMan has hold of Cunningham's hands but Cunningham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cunningham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

DaMan has one foot on Cunningham's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

DaMan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cunningham's guard.
DaMan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DaMan preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DaMan manages to get himself to full guard.

Cunningham distracts DaMan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cunningham slips nicely into half guard.
Cunningham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DaMan defending well though.
Cunningham working DaMan over with strikes.
Vlad DaMan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cunningham drops an elbow to the side of DaMan's head.
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 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dennis Cunningham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cunningham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Cunningham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cunningham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Cunningham!