AJ Cunningham

The Savage

USA

Still searching for first UFC win
LightweightUFC
March 15, 2025
Cunningham lost to Su Young You via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The UFC has now given Cunningham three chances, and it is abundantly obvious it won't be happening for him. He was knocked out by Steven Nguyen on Dana White's Contender Series back in September 2023 and was knocked out by L'udovit Klein in his official company debut about a year ago. He got another chance here against You, and although he managed to see the final bell, he gave up five takedowns on 10 attempts and spent nearly eight minutes (7:54) being controlled on the mat. Cunningham would be fortunate to receive even one more opportunity with the UFC.
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Returning versus You
LightweightUFC
January 28, 2025
Cunningham will fight Su Young You at UFC Vegas 104 on March 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Cunningham is four inches taller than You and will also have a six-inch reach advantage during his next fight, but the former hasn't fought since losing his UFC debut last March and could be at risk of showing some rust.
No longer fighting in Paris
LightweightUFC
September 8, 2024
Cunningham (undisclosed) will no longer face Morgan Charriere at UFC Paris on September 28, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The reason for Cunningham's withdrawal is unclear, but Charriere will remain on the card and take on Gabriel Miranda instead. The former Contender Series competitor will have to wait a bit longer now in his quest to find his first UFC victory.
Chance for first UFC win
LightweightUFC
July 22, 2024
Cunningham is fighting Morgan Charriere at UFC Paris on Sep. 28, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Cunningham recently lost his UFC debut via TKO at the hands of L'udovit Klein back in March, so he'll have the chance for his first win in Paris. The American fighter will fight another relatively newer UFC fighter in Charriere, so both opponents will be fighting in hopes to make a name for themselves.
Routed in late-notice UFC debut
LightweightUFC
March 2, 2024
Cunningham lost to L'udovit Klein via TKO (strikes) at 4:36 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Stepping in for Joel Alvarez (undisclosed) on just days' notice and entering as a +750 underdog against a legitimately quality opponent, Cunningham was drawing dead from the start. He displayed plenty of toughness before Klein eventually put him away with a brutal body shot. AJ competed on Dana White's Contender Series last September, suffering a second-round knockout defeat. The UFC certainly assured Cunningham he would receive a second fight with the company after agreeing to face Klein here, but he would appear to have almost zero chance of sticking with the company over the long term.
Set to debut
LightweightUFC
February 26, 2024
Cunningham will take on L'udovit Klein at UFC Vegas 87 on March 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Cunningham will make his UFC debut by taking Joel Alvarez's (undisclosed) spot just days before the bout. He is coming off a win over Justice Lamparez via ground and pound at a LFA event. His opponent, L'udovit Klein is looking to build on a four-fight winning streak.