Light Heavyweight: Alton Cunningham vs. Tony Johnson
Tale of the Tape
Alton Cunningham
26-years-old
6’2″
77″ Reach
Madison, Wisconsin
Pura Vida BJJ/MMA
7-1
Tony Johnson
36-years-old
6’2″
77″ Reach
San Jose, California
Undisputed Boxing/AKA
7-2
Pros and Cons
Alton Cunningham
Pros
- Powerful kicks
- Explosive
- Dangerous knees
- Strong in the clinch
- Moves well off his back
- Hits really hard
Cons
- Single strikes/kicks
- Takedown defense needs improvement
- Cardio needs work
Tony Johnson
Pros
Good kicks
Powerful right hand
Cons
- Lacks head movement
- Slow
- Poor cardio
Who has the Advantage?
Striking: Cunningham
Speed: Cunningham
Knockout Power: Cunningham
Chin: Johnson
Kickboxing: Cunningham
Footwork: Cunningham
Wrestling: Cunningham
Grappling: Cunningham
Submissions: Neither
Cardio: Cunningham
Prediction
This I believe should be a one-sided fight aimed for Cunningham to get a win. Cunningham was a participant last season on the Contender Series but came up short to a good prospect in Bevon Lewis. He has moved up to light heavyweight where I think he looks much better as he’s more athletic than most guys and much quicker. Johnson has dabbled in some boxing, winning the BKB cruiserweight title. Cunningham should win this easily.
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