PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen Territoire Hostile as his entrance music. Matt St Pierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Funktastic
vs
St Pierre

180 cm
28
180 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

180 cm
29
178 lbs
24 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire
Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funktastic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Funktastic has a takedown stuffed.
Funktastic stuffs the takedown.
Mr Funktastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt St Pierre.
Funktastic cracks St Pierre with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic misses with a straight left.
St Pierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
St Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funktastic circles away.
Funktastic cracks St Pierre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Funktastic thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funktastic is fending him off so far but St Pierre persists. Nope, Funktastic circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Funktastic.
Funktastic stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Funktastic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Funktastic wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Funktastic swings for the body but St Pierre moves out of range.
Funktastic misses with a takedown attempt - St Pierre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

St Pierre darts in and clinches Funktastic up against the cage.
St Pierre stops a takedown attempt from Funktastic.
Funktastic wants a takedown but no success here.
Funktastic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Pierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Funktastic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Funktastic moves out of range.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of St Pierre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Funktastic slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Funktastic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Funktastic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Funktastic wants it to stay on the feet.

St Pierre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funktastic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Funktastic wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.

St Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Funktastic tries to pass.
St Pierre controls Funktastic momentarily but Funktastic frees himself.

Funktastic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funktastic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Funktastic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funktastic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funktastic throws a big right hand that misses.
Funktastic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Funktastic defends it easily.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funktastic manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funktastic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for St Pierre!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Funktastic is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Funktastic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

St Pierre has one foot on Funktastic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funktastic looks to score with a jab to the body but St Pierre is just out of range.
Funktastic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Funktastic.
St Pierre fails to land the takedown.
Funktastic scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic slips a straight right by St Pierre.
Matt St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre shoots in but Funktastic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mr Funktastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt St Pierre.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Funktastic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Funktastic feints and then cracks St Pierre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St Pierre down.
Funktastic throws a leg kick but St Pierre sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre moves into range and clinches up with Funktastic.
St Pierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from St Pierre.
Funktastic is looking for a takedown.
St Pierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funktastic.
St Pierre prevents a takedown attempt there.
St Pierre gets underhooks to prevent Funktastic's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Pierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funktastic.
St Pierre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Funktastic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

St Pierre shoots and misses
and Funktastic counters with a straight right hand.
Funktastic stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
St Pierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

St Pierre gets the takedown into side control.
Funktastic manages to work his way to half guard, despite St Pierre's best efforts.
Funktastic desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Funktastic avoid being mounted?

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
St Pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Funktastic defends the submission attempt.
Funktastic tries to kick St Pierre off but St Pierre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Funktastic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funktastic wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic is trying to stand up here but St Pierre is controlling him well.
Funktastic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
St Pierre won't allow Funktastic to sweep him here.
Funktastic controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
St Pierre prevents Funktastic from getting back to his feet.
Funktastic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre trying to control but Funktastic is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
St Pierre looks for a takedown but Funktastic sprawls well.
Mr Funktastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt St Pierre.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Funktastic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Funktastic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Funktastic thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Funktastic's guard.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Funktastic blocks nicely.
St Pierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
St Pierre passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Funktastic is defending well.
Matt St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funktastic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funktastic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Matt St Pierre just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Funktastic shoots in and drives through. St Pierre sprawls well.
St Pierre fails to land the takedown.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Funktastic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funktastic misses with a left hand

and St Pierre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Funktastic wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic keeping control of the position.
St Pierre working over Funktastic with some ground and pound. Funktastic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre wants to take a breather but Funktastic is having none of it.
St Pierre is thwarting Funktastic's attempts to control the position.
Funktastic manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
St Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Funktastic keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Funktastic keeps moving.
St Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Funktastic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funktastic is aware though and is defending well.
Funktastic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funktastic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
St Pierre has momentary wrist control but Funktastic slips an elbow through the middle.

St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funktastic is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Funktastic is working St Pierre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Funktastic drops back looking for a leg! St Pierre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St Pierre manages to kick Funktastic off! Funktastic jumps back into St Pierre's guard.
Funktastic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

St Pierre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Funktastic advances position into side control!
Funktastic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but St Pierre sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Funktastic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
St Pierre is pushing Funktastic's head away, looking to escape. Funktastic manages to hold on to the position though.

Funktastic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Funktastic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but St Pierre sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funktastic wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
St Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Funktastic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Funktastic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Funktastic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Pierre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Funktastic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

St Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Funktastic keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mr Funktastic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Funktastic misses with a straight right.
St Pierre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funktastic throws out the jab.
St Pierre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Funktastic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funktastic lands with a cross.

St Pierre takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Funktastic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Funktastic manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Funktastic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
St Pierre is trying to get back to his feet.
St Pierre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Funktastic has control of the leg.
Funktastic works his way into full mount!
St Pierre tries to reverse the position but Funktastic maintains control.
St Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Funktastic's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
St Pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Funktastic with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funktastic trying to control but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.

Funktastic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. St Pierre can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
St Pierre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Funktastic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. St Pierre can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
St Pierre regains half guard.
St Pierre tries to kick Funktastic off but Funktastic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Funktastic throwing shots but St Pierre is blocking nicely.

Funktastic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Funktastic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Funktastic prevents St Pierre from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Funktastic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Funktastic throwing shots but St Pierre is blocking nicely.
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard.
St Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funktastic.
St Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
St Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funktastic.
Funktastic throwing strikes from guard but St Pierre blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funktastic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funktastic wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
St Pierre trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Funktastic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Funktastic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mr Funktastic!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mr Funktastic!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mr Funktastic!

Mr Funktastic wins by unanimous decision!
Mr Funktastic retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Funktastic thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).