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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Broderick Cunningham (ranked 24916 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Wallace Jr (ranked 5615 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Broderick Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reggie Wallace Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace Jr dives in and grabs Cunningham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cunningham pushes down on Wallace Jr's head and hops out.
Cunningham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace Jr sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Wallace Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wallace Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Broderick Cunningham has been cut.
Wallace Jr shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wallace Jr darts in and clinches Cunningham up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham tries to circle away but Wallace Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace Jr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cunningham regains guard.
Cunningham pushes Wallace Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace Jr closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wallace Jr breaks from the clinch.
Wallace Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cunningham's half guard.
Cunningham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cunningham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cunningham really is a fat lump.
Cunningham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wallace Jr is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham is looking for a kimura but Wallace Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunningham to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wallace Jr.
Cunningham lands a couple of elbows.
Cunningham with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cunningham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cunningham is working Wallace Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cunningham 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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Cunningham has passed into half guard.
Wallace Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace Jr has hold of Cunningham's hands but Cunningham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cunningham is looking for a kimura but Wallace Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunningham to get the leverage.
Wallace Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cunningham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallace Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunningham.
Wallace Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cunningham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wallace Jr tries to get to full guard but Cunningham has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Broderick Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Broderick Cunningham's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cunningham misses with a wild combination.
Wallace Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wallace Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but Wallace Jr controlling him for the moment.
Wallace Jr is working Cunningham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cunningham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wallace Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace Jr preventing the sweep.
Broderick Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace Jr wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Wallace Jr works over Cunningham with some ground and pound from guard.
Wallace Jr wants to control from the top but Cunningham keeps moving.
Cunningham lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Wallace Jr distracts Cunningham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cunningham looking for a guillotine here but Wallace Jr defends easily.
Wallace Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cunningham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Cunningham's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cunningham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wallace Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wallace Jr works over Cunningham with some ground and pound from guard.
Cunningham keeping moving, preventing Wallace Jr from controlling successfully.
Cunningham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallace Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wallace Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace Jr tries to pull guard but Cunningham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wallace Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cunningham smiles and moves away.
Wallace Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Broderick Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Wallace Jr.
A head kick misses from Wallace Jr.
Wallace Jr tries for a takedown but Cunningham circles away easily
and Cunningham counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Wallace Jr is breathing heavily.
Cunningham is in close to Wallace Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Wallace Jr keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace Jr has an active guard here but Cunningham has managed to pass into half guard.
Cunningham thows a huge punch but Wallace Jr dodges it nicely.
Cunningham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace Jr is staying active underneath Cunningham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wallace Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cunningham pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Broderick Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Broderick Cunningham's cut.
That's time! Cunningham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Wallace Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallace Jr jumps guard but Cunningham stands there with Wallace Jr around his waist. Wallace Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cunningham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cunningham is trying to force a seperation but Wallace Jr has the dominant position.
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cunningham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wallace Jr is not content to let Cunningham control the position.
Cunningham scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wallace Jr to his feet.
Wallace Jr drives through and clinches with Cunningham against the cage.
Cunningham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cunningham tries to circle away but Wallace Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace Jr can't get the takedown.
Cunningham is trying to push Wallace Jr away but Wallace Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cunningham is trying to break free.
Cunningham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallace Jr has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wallace Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cunningham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace Jr pushes Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Cunningham stops a takedown attempt from Wallace Jr.
Broderick Cunningham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Wallace Jr.
Cunningham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wallace Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallace Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Cunningham wants to improve his position but Wallace Jr is controlling well.
Wallace Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cunningham pushes Wallace Jr off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace Jr rushes Cunningham and presses him up against the cage.
Wallace Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace Jr throws a one two combo.
Wallace Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cunningham counters by moving into the clinch.
Cunningham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace Jr darts in and clinches Cunningham up against the cage.
Cunningham looking to stall.
Cunningham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cunningham has had enough of the clinch but Wallace Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Wallace Jr fails to pull guard.
Cunningham slows down the pace here.
Wallace Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cunningham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Reggie Wallace Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broderick Cunningham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Wallace Jr misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reggie Wallace Jr.
I think Cunningham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broderick Cunningham!
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