PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Joe Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Joe Armstrong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Cunningham's chin.

Cunningham
vs
Joe Armstrong

207 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Joe Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong connects with a body shot that sends Cunningham's belly button to the back.

Armstrong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cunningham quickly recovers to half guard.
Armstrong tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Armstrong controlling the pace.
Cunningham trying to control from the bottom.
Armstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Armstrong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armstrong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cunningham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Billy Joe Armstrong wasn't active enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armstrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Daniel Cunningham has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Armstrong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cunningham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cunningham struggling a bit here.
Armstrong controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong is trying to get an arm triangle but Cunningham is defending well.
Armstrong in side control, throwing shots but Cunningham defends.
Armstrong working away.
Armstrong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cunningham's legs.
Armstrong trying to control the position but Cunningham is working away.
Cunningham prevents Armstrong from improving position.
The strikes coming from Armstrong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Armstrong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Armstrong has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cunningham!
Armstrong sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cunningham is desperately trying to improve his position but Armstrong has a good base and remains in mount.
Armstrong controlling the position easily from mount.
Armstrong throwing strikes here but Cunningham is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Armstrong trying to control but Cunningham is having none of it.
Cunningham tries to lock up and control but Armstrong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cunningham is looking to improve his position but Armstrong isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cunningham is squirming around, avoiding Armstrong's attempts to control the action.
Armstrong looks winded!
Armstrong avoids the attempt from Cunningham to control.
Cunningham tries to control Armstrong's body but Armstrong pushes him off. Cunningham squirms to his side and now Armstrong has his back!
Armstrong throwing sloppy strikes.
Cunningham manages to reverse the position and now he's in Armstrong's guard. Nice work there by Cunningham.
Armstrong 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.

Armstrong 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Cunningham defends easily.

Cunningham 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.
Cunningham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cunningham wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Joe Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cunningham's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham fails to land the takedown.

Armstrong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armstrong lands in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Cunningham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cunningham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cunningham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cunningham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cunningham preventing the sweep.
Armstrong keeps trying to improve his position.

Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cunningham has gone for a leg lock! Armstrong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cunningham's guard.
Cunningham is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunningham is retaining full guard.

Cunningham looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
Cunningham is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
Billy Joe Armstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong wanted to stand there but Cunningham had control of the position.
Cunningham is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunningham misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Daniel Cunningham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Armstrong.
Armstrong working away.
Cunningham misses with a strike from the bottom.
Cunningham wants to control but Armstrong postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunningham misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Joe Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Cunningham's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Armstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Armstrong misses with the ground and pound.

Armstrong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Billy Joe Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Armstrong moves into the clinch.

Armstrong manages to pull guard.
Cunningham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Armstrong is proving hard to escape from.

Cunningham gets to his feet. Armstrong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Armstrong pushes Cunningham up against the cage in a clinch.
Cunningham tries to pull guard but Armstrong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cunningham has Armstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Armstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Armstrong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cunningham pulls Armstrong in close to prevent any damage.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Cunningham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Armstrong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cunningham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Armstrong trying to control the position here.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Armstrong's guard.

Armstrong 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.

Armstrong pulls guard effortlessly.
Armstrong controls Cunningham momentarily but Cunningham frees himself.

Cunningham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cunningham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Cunningham controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cunningham decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Armstrong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cunningham keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Armstrong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Joe Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armstrong 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 Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Joe Armstrong!