PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Ice Cube - Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It as his entrance music. Marcus Miller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Funktastic
vs
Miller

180 cm
24
180 lbs
13 - 9 - 1

182 cm
30
174 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Bloodsport Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Miller!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funktastic throws a leg kick that misses.
Funktastic throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funktastic.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funktastic is defended easily by Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Funktastic avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller closes the distance but Funktastic moves to the side
and Funktastic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marcus Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A left lands for Funktastic.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller throws a hook but Funktastic blocks it.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funktastic.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funktastic.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Funktastic moved out of range nicely.
Miller looks to clinch

and Funktastic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Funktastic scores with a shoulder strike.
Funktastic lands a left hand.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funktastic tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Funktastic manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Funktastic's defenses.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Funktastic pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Funktastic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller darts in trying to clinch

and Funktastic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Funktastic dominated that round.
That's time! Funktastic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funktastic.
A slow jab from Funktastic misses its intended target.
Miller wants to clinch but Funktastic slips to the side
and Funktastic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcus Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funktastic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funktastic throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Funktastic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Funktastic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Funktastic throws an off balance right hand
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller wants to clinch up but Funktastic keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Funktastic's ribcage. Funktastic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Funktastic on the inside.

Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Funktastic counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
Marcus Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Funktastic checks a leg kick.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller tries to clinch but Funktastic moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Funktastic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with an inside leg kick.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funktastic.
Miller closes the distance but Funktastic moves to the side
and Funktastic counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a good low kick that Funktastic was not able to check.
Funktastic misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller throws a right hand that misses

and Funktastic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.

Miller is looking for a triangle but Funktastic pushes his legs off easily.

Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Funktastic 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funktastic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funktastic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funktastic wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Funktastic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Miller swings widly with a right hand

and Funktastic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Miller!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.

Funktastic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Funktastic wants to take Miller's back but he can't do it this time.
Miller is looking to improve his position but Funktastic isn't that keen on the idea.

Funktastic looking to secure an arm triangle but Miller defends it well.

Funktastic is working for a guillotine from mount but Miller frees his head quite easily.

Funktastic looking for a guillotine from mount but Miller is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Miller regains half guard.
Miller pushes Funktastic off looking to stand but Funktastic dives back in and keeps control.

Funktastic is working for a submission of some sort.
Funktastic is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Funktastic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Funktastic working for a submission but Miller is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Funktastic looking for a guillotine from mount but Miller is having none of it.

Funktastic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller is looking to get to half guard.
Funktastic fails to move to back control.

Funktastic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miller is now in Funktastic's guard. A big mistake from Funktastic there, giving up the dominant position!
Miller wants to stand but Funktastic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Funktastic 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Funktastic, up you get!
Funktastic misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a three punch combo that has Funktastic backing up. Funktastic nods at Miller to acknowledge the strikes.
Funktastic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funktastic throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Funktastic misses with a wild body shot.
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funktastic gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funktastic.
Funktastic swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Funktastic tries for a takedown but Miller circles away easily
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Marcus Miller!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Marcus Miller!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Marcus Miller!

Marcus Miller wins by unanimous decision!