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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Funkyama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eazy E - Still cruisin. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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169 lbs
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181 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aoki Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkes!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonathan Hawkes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkes defending well as Funkyama loads up on a big left hand.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkes, looking for a takedown. Funkyama pushes Hawkes against the cage but Hawkes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Funkyama moves out of range as Hawkes throws a body kick.
Funkyama tries to clinch there but Hawkes circles away.
Funkyama clinches with his opponent.
Hawkes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawkes working aggressively here.
Funkyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawkes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawkes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hawkes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawkes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
Hawkes moves away from the strike by Funkyama.
Both fighters circling a little - Hawkes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Funkyama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawkes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by Hawkes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama shoots in but Hawkes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes throws a nice looking combination but Funkyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkes slaps away a takedown attempt from Funkyama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Funkyama blocks the low kick.
Funkyama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hawkes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Hawkes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Funkyama tries to advance to mount but Hawkes denies him.
Funkyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hawkes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hawkes is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hawkes, who protects the arm well.
Funkyama creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hawkes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Funkyama lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Funkyama connects with a decent elbow.
Hawkes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funkyama postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Funkyama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Funkyama sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hawkes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkes wants to control but Funkyama postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes is looking to reverse the position.
Funkyama scoring with punches and elbows.
Hawkes taking a bit of punishment here - Funkyama scoring with strikes.
Funkyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawkes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Funkyama crashes against the mat.
Funkyama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hawkes down.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawkes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Funkyama working the ground and pound from side control.
Funkyama misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hawkes down.
Hawkes tries to improve position but can't.
Funkyama cracks Hawkes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Funkyama cracks Hawkes with a big right hand but Hawkes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hawkes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Funkyama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Funkyama scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hawkes to see if he's OK.
Funkyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawkes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkes is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Funkyama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawkes sprawls well. Hawkes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funkyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawkes throws a series of punches but Funkyama avoids them all with ease.
Funkyama loads up on a big right hand but Hawkes slips the punch.
Funkyama avoids a kick to the body.
Funkyama fails to land the takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hawkes.
Hawkes is looking to slow Funkyama down with leg kicks.
Hawkes misses with a body shot.
Hawkes rushes Funkyama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkes lands a hook that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hawkes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawkes blocks an uppercut.
Hawkes gets underhooks to prevent Funkyama's takedown attempt.
Hawkes lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes looking to throw knees to the head but Funkyama is blocking nicely.
Hawkes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawkes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funkyama avoids the head kick by Hawkes.
Hawkes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawkes cracks Funkyama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Funkyama clinches but Hawkes breaks the clinch
and Hawkes counters with a straight right hand.
Funkyama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawkes counters with a nice body kick.
Jonathan Hawkes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkes throws a lazy right hand but Funkyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jonathan Hawkes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawkes throws the kick towards the body but Funkyama avoids it.
Hawkes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funkyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Funkyama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkes at a distance.
Hawkes wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkes misses with a body kick.
Funkyama misses with a looping left.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawkes as he avoids it easily.
Hawkes slips under a jab.
Funkyama tries to clinch there but Hawkes circles away.
Hawkes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Funkyama tries to clinch up but Hawkes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawkes throws a push kick but Funkyama slaps the foot to one side.
Hawkes throws the kick towards the body but Funkyama avoids it.
Funkyama throws a right hand that Hawkes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawkes also avoids with ease.
Funkyama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawkes counters by moving into the clinch.
Hawkes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hawkes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funkyama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Funkyama won't allow Hawkes to sweep him here.
Funkyama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Funkyama landing with the ground and pound.
Funkyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funkyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funkyama won't allow Hawkes to sweep him here.
Funkyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkes has wrist control.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkes is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funkyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funkyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funkyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkes is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawkes is on top in guard.
Funkyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawkes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawkes stopping the sweep attempt from Funkyama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hawkes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Funkyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Funkyama checks it well.
Hawkes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama tests Hawkes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funkyama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawkes was covering up waiting for the punch and Funkyama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Funkyama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hawkes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Funkyama, into his guard.
Hawkes with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes stands up from Funkyama's guard - Hawkes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hawkes lands a nice looking body kick.
Jonathan Hawkes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funkyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawkes throws a sloppy head kick and Funkyama moves out of range easily.
Funkyama tries to clinch up but Hawkes circles away and keeps his distance.
Funkyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawkes's calf.
Hawkes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawkes moves out of range of the body kick from Funkyama.
Funkyama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Funkyama counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkes regains half guard, as Funkyama was trying to land strikes.
Hawkes is looking to improve his position.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawkes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hawkes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funkyama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aoki Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawkes is looking to improve his position.
Funkyama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkes defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawkes's head.
Hawkes wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Funkyama lands with a punch from half guard.
Hawkes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawkes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Funkyama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Funkyama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hawkes's head.
Funkyama 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.
Funkyama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funkyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funkyama lands a couple of digs.
Funkyama stands up over Hawkes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funkyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkes is retaining full guard.
Hawkes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawkes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawkes, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama passes Hawkes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawkes trying to hold on to Funkyama's head to control him but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aoki Funkyama clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Funkyama scores with a nice head shot.
Funkyama lands a lovely overhand right.
Funkyama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Funkyama.
Hawkes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice defenses there by Hawkes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawkes, right into the meat.
Funkyama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hawkes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkyama scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Funkyama misses its intended target.
Funkyama tries to clinch there but Hawkes circles away.
Funkyama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Funkyama lands in his opponent's guard.
Funkyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Funkyama passes into half guard.
Funkyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Funkyama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawkes won't allow Funkyama to pass to mount.
Hawkes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funkyama.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Funkyama is nestled in close to Hawkes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawkes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hawkes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Funkyama.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkes is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawkes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hawkes controls Funkyama momentarily but Funkyama frees himself.
Funkyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkes has wrist control.
Funkyama drops back looking for a leg! Hawkes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawkes manages to kick Funkyama off! Funkyama jumps back into Hawkes's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama passes Hawkes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hawkes tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Hawkes is trying to maintain the position but Funkyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Hawkes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkyama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawkes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funkyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Funkyama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Funkyama has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hawkes defend it? Funkyama steps over the head and cranks it - Hawkes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Funkyama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aoki Funkyama!
Aoki Funkyama is the new welterweight champion!
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