PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cage Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Mega Funkyama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nichols
vs
Funkyama

167 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Kobra Clothing Inc.
Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cage Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Funkyama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nichols was covering up waiting for the punch and Funkyama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nichols trying to control the position.
Funkyama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nichols's guard.
Nichols is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funkyama scores with a couple of nice shots.

Funkyama seems to be looking for submissions.
Funkyama wants to free his trapped foot but Nichols is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nichols wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Funkyama seems to be working for a kimura but Nichols defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nichols throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama works his way into side control.

Funkyama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nichols is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nichols tries to bench press Funkyama off him but Funkyama keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Funkyama stalls from top position.

Funkyama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nichols has escaped the position, nice work there.
Funkyama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Funkyama is working Nichols over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nichols's legs.
Funkyama sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nichols is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Funkyama trying to control the position but Nichols is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols wants to control but Funkyama postures up.
Nichols on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nichols takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nichols taking a bit of punishment here - Funkyama scoring with strikes.
Nichols struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Funkyama is putting a hurting on Nichols here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is putting a hurting on Nichols here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nichols takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Nichols is rocked!
Funkyama lands an elbow.
Oh Nichols is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nichols can't do much from the bottom here.
Nichols seems to have got his legs back now.
Funkyama is putting a hurting on Nichols here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nichols is pushing Funkyama's head away, looking to escape. Funkyama manages to hold on to the position though.
Funkyama cracks Nichols with a big right hand but Nichols just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Nichols's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nichols taking a bit of punishment here - Funkyama scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkyama wants to control but Nichols is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Funkyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Funkyama lands an elbow.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet but Funkyama drags him back down.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funkyama on the ground.
Nichols throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

Funkyama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nichols, who protects the arm well.
Funkyama working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nichols tries to bench press Funkyama off him but Funkyama keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mega Funkyama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nichols gets caught flat footed, as Funkyama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Funkyama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Nichols lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Funkyama!
Funkyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nichols prevents Funkyama from getting the reversal.
Funkyama tries to hold on but Nichols pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nichols thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Funkyama sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama is staying active underneath Nichols, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Funkyama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nichols trying to stand up but can't free himself from Funkyama's guard.
Funkyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkyama pulls Nichols in close to prevent any damage.
Nichols wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Nichols postures up.
Funkyama wants to sweep here but Nichols controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nichols tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Funkyama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Funkyama closes the distance and pushes Nichols back into the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Funkyama is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Funkyama lands a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Funkyama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nichols looking for a sweep. Not yet Nichols, not yet.
Funkyama throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
Mega Funkyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funkyama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet but Funkyama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funkyama works over Nichols with some ground and pound from guard.
Funkyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nichols works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funkyama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nichols wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Funkyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funkyama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Funkyama trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mega Funkyama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Funkyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nichols's calf.

Funkyama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama won't allow Nichols to get back to his feet.
Funkyama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Funkyama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nichols is pulling down on Funkyama's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama postures up and lands a big shot to Nichols's brow.
Funkyama won't allow Nichols to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mega Funkyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nichols shoots and misses
and Funkyama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Funkyama cracks Nichols with an open hand slap.

Nichols gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funkyama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Funkyama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nichols is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama stands and throws Nichols's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nichols is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funkyama looks up at the clock and then as Nichols takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Funkyama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Funkyama with a couple of short strikes.
Funkyama trying to control but Nichols is having none of it.
Funkyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funkyama landing strikes from the mount and Nichols is in trouble!
Funkyama trying to control but Nichols is having none of it.
Funkyama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Funkyama postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nichols in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nichols to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mega Funkyama!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mega Funkyama made sure he mentioned Kobra Clothing Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.