PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Funky
vs
Fuschini

155 cm
28
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

178 cm
32
180 lbs
18 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Funky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Luca Fuschini!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Funky wants it to stay on the feet.
Funky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Funky fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fuschini to the ground. Funky is now in Fuschini's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fuschini is trying to keep Funky in close.
Fuschini wants to control but Funky passes easily into half guard.
Funky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Fuschini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funky pulls his head out easily.
Fuschini is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuschini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funky.
Funky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fuschini wants to improve his position but Funky is controlling well.
Funky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini gets full guard.
Funky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuschini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuschini wants to stand and escape but Funky is having none of it.
Fuschini wants to sweep here but Funky controlling him for the moment.
Funky looking to pass the guard.
Fuschini controls Funky momentarily but Funky frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luca Fuschini.
Fuschini lands a jab to the nose.
Fuschini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funky is looking to clinch.

Funky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fuschini's half guard.
Fuschini wants to control but Funky is keeping busy.
Fuschini moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fuschini has his foot on Funky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funky works his way back into a safe position though.

Fuschini has his foot on Funky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funky works his way back into a safe position though.
Funky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuschini looks gassed!
Fuschini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funky is one step ahead there.
Funky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky pushing down on Fuschini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Funky there.

Fuschini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funky 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.
Funky is thwarting Fuschini's attempts to control the position.
Funky tries to pass to full mount but Fuschini defends it.
Fuschini wants to get back to his feet.
Funky slows the pace down in half guard.
Fuschini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funky throws a big elbow that misses.
Funky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Funky tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuschini is retaining full guard.
Fuschini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funky is in close to Fuschini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Funky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Funky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuschini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funky has managed to get both his arms back between Fuschini's legs - danger averted.

Fuschini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funky defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuschini being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Ben Funky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Funky has Fuschini up against the cage in a clinch.

Funky gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Funky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuschini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Fuschini looking for submissions off his back.
Funky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fuschini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fuschini looks a forlorn figure.
Funky controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuschini is looking to escape.
Fuschini 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.
Fuschini is trying to maintain the position but Funky is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuschini tries to get to full guard but Funky has control of the leg.
Funky trying to pass the guard but Fuschini defending well.
Funky drops an elbow to the side of Fuschini's head.
Fuschini moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fuschini has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Funky should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fuschini has tightened it up now! Funky should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luca Fuschini!