Dave Cunliffe was part of the uk’s biggest Mixed Martial Arts event on 1st November at Newcastle Arena which saw some of the best British fighters battle on Cage Warriors.
The event had two world title fights on the card as well as some of the best semi professional fighters from around the uk including Dave. He had an arranged match against a very strong fighter who fought on the show last year.
Dave trained hard for the fight at The Lab Gym in Darlington as well as with friends who also train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and boxing. The official weigh in was held at the Hilton Hotel where the fighters met for the first time.
Dave took no chances with his opponent as they exchanged stand up strikes with Dave coming out on top. His opponent caught a kick and took Dave to the cage floor resulting in a grappling exchange leaving Dave with a slick triangle choke. His opponent attempted slamming Dave to no avail ending in a submission.
Dave would like to thank everyone for their continued support including his team at the Lab in Darlington. Several members of the gym did well in a grappling competition leaving with two silver medals!
Both Dave and Gary Watson, also from Aycliffe, are now to compete in December on the Ian Freeman mma Show in Stanley.