Aycliffe Martial Arts fighter David Cunliffe took home the biggest win of his semi pro career on 21st September. Since losing his first mma bout David has defeated all opponents in the first round either by submission or knockout.
David was matched against Newcastle’s Ryan Hovells with an impressive 4-1 record. The fight itself was held on Total Combat in Spennymoor for the vacant British Featherweight title. David started quickly landing several strong low kicks before setting up a head kick only to be taken to the cage floor.
Although Ryan had a name for being extremely dangerous David, who is a blue belt in Brazilian Jujitsu, managed to secure an impressive belly down armbar resulting in Ryan submitting very quickly.
David is now the Total Combat Semi Pro British Champion after a 36 second submission over the favourite to win.
David would like to thank everyone involved in his training mostly his coaches Martin Wilby and Lanchana Green who run the Lab Gym in Darlington. A massive thank you to his family who never see him as he’s always in the gym!
David will now seek to fight in other promotional mma events looking for sponsors to help him to progress his career. If any local businesses are interested please contact david at davidcunliffe656@aol.com or via coach Martin on 07852 330687. mma web