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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pitbull has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. John The Pitbull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
23 - 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
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, John The Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown but The Pitbull shows good takedown defense.
The Pitbull has managed to clinch.
The Pitbull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Funktastic moves into the clinch successfully.
Funktastic can't get the takedown.
Funktastic stops a takedown attempt from The Pitbull.
Funktastic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Pitbull after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funktastic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Pitbull fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Pitbull looks to land a right hand but Funktastic moved out of range.
The Pitbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funktastic throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic takes one to the side of the head.
John The Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Funktastic.
The Pitbull moves away from the strike by Funktastic.
Funktastic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Pitbull momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Funktastic.
It looks like John The Pitbull has been cut.
The Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
Funktastic tries to keep at a distance but The Pitbull has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull gets control of Funktastic's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Pitbull will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Funktastic distracts The Pitbull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Funktastic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funktastic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funktastic is looking to work some ground and pound but The Pitbull has wrist control.
Funktastic lands a couple of digs.
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!
Funktastic stops The Pitbull from standing up.
Funktastic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funktastic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Pitbull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Funktastic is controlling him.
Funktastic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Pitbull is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Pitbull has escaped and now he's on top!
The Pitbull stands and steps away. Funktastic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funktastic is fending him off so far but The Pitbull persists. Nope, Funktastic circles away and we're back to standing.
The Pitbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Pitbull shoots for a takedown but Funktastic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab by The Pitbull.
Funktastic gets tackled into the cage by The Pitbull. The Pitbull maintains the clinch.
Funktastic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Pitbull fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Funktastic looks to throw the jab but The Pitbull is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull throws a lazy right hand but Funktastic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Pitbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Pitbull rushes Funktastic and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funktastic wants a takedown.
The Pitbull prevents the takedown attempt.
Funktastic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The Pitbull after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John The Pitbull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Funktastic throws a jab but it's blocked by The Pitbull.
The Pitbull gets a clinch.
Funktastic is looking for a takedown.
The Pitbull is trying to maintain a safe position but Funktastic gets an underhook and turns The Pitbull into the cage.
Funktastic is looking for a takedown.
The Pitbull misses with a punch on the inside.
The Pitbull gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funktastic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pitbull misses with the head strike.
The Pitbull gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The Pitbull tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The Pitbull is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funktastic is just riding it out for now. The Pitbull eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funktastic manages to get to full guard.
Funktastic looking for a guillotine here but The Pitbull defends easily.
The Pitbull stands up and waves to Funktastic to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic shoots for a double leg takedown but The Pitbull sprawls well. He's pushed Funktastic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Funktastic staying out of range there.
The Pitbull takes a swing at Funktastic's ribcage but misses.
The Pitbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Funktastic misses with an uppercut. The Pitbull saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funktastic.
The Pitbull tries to bum rush Funktastic with a series of wild strikes but Funktastic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from The Pitbull.
Funktastic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funktastic throws a low kick but The Pitbull moves out of range easily.
The Pitbull scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Pitbull tries to stand but Funktastic is controlling from the bottom.
Funktastic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Pitbull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Pitbull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funktastic is looking for a triangle but The Pitbull pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Funktastic holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Funktastic scores with a punch to the head.
The Pitbull scores with a punch to the head.
Funktastic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull slips under a jab from Funktastic.
The Pitbull takes one to the side of the head.
Funktastic throws a shot from downtown. The Pitbull moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Pitbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funktastic's waist but Funktastic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Pitbull off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Pitbull.
Funktastic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Pitbull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Funktastic misses the target.
Funktastic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull wants to clinch.
The Pitbull shoots in for a takedown but Funktastic shows good takedown defense.
The Pitbull misses with a takedown attempt
and Funktastic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Funktastic.
Mr Funktastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Pitbull.
Funktastic postures up in The Pitbull's guard and throws a big left but The Pitbull blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funktastic with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic is in close to The Pitbull's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Funktastic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Pitbull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Pitbull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Funktastic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Funktastic landing some decent shots from guard.
Funktastic forces his way into half guard.
Funktastic is looking to take a break and control but The Pitbull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funktastic 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.
Funktastic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Funktastic throwing shots but The Pitbull is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic wants to free his trapped foot but The Pitbull is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funktastic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Pitbull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funktastic.
The Pitbull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funktastic is working for a submission of some sort.
The Pitbull actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Funktastic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Pitbull tries to clinch up but Funktastic circles away and keeps his distance.
The Pitbull ducks right into an uppercut from Funktastic.
The Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
The Pitbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Funktastic just misses with a punch to the body.
Funktastic throws the left hand but The Pitbull avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Pitbull.
Funktastic fails with the takedown.
The Pitbull tries to clinch but Funktastic moves away
and Funktastic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from The Pitbull. Those never looked like landing.
Funktastic moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Pitbull slips under a jab.
The Pitbull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Funktastic counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funktastic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Pitbull feints and as Funktastic raises his hands in defense, The Pitbull changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Pitbull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funktastic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Pitbull has managed to get both his arms back between Funktastic's legs - danger averted.
Funktastic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Pitbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull stands and steps away. Funktastic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
John The Pitbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Pitbull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from The Pitbull.
Funktastic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Pitbull throws a combination. Funktastic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
The Pitbull tries for a takedown but Funktastic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Funktastic throws a hook but The Pitbull blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funktastic.
Funktastic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Funktastic thows a body shot but no joy.
Funktastic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Pitbull moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Pitbull scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funktastic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
That's time! Funktastic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Pitbull throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Funktastic with that takedown attempt.
Funktastic stuffs the takedown attempt from The Pitbull. The Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Pitbull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Pitbull takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Pitbull shoots and misses
and Funktastic counters with a nice uppercut.
The Pitbull misses with a two punch combination.
Funktastic misses with a low kick.
The Pitbull misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Pitbull misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic closes the distance and clinches up with The Pitbull, looking for a takedown. Funktastic pushes The Pitbull against the cage but The Pitbull circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Pitbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funktastic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Pitbull.
Mr Funktastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Pitbull.
A cross from Funktastic lands.
Funktastic shoots for a double leg takedown but The Pitbull sprawls well. He's pushed Funktastic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Funktastic looking to score a takedown here. The Pitbull is defending well but Funktastic drives through and ends up in The Pitbull's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull wants to stand but Funktastic is controlling the position.
Funktastic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funktastic throws a big elbow that misses.
Funktastic prevents The Pitbull from getting back to his feet.
Funktastic drops back looking for a leg! The Pitbull is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Pitbull manages to kick Funktastic off! Funktastic jumps back into The Pitbull's guard.
The Pitbull is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Funktastic is controlling him.
Funktastic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Pitbull is keeping the position for now.
The Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funktastic is pushing down on The Pitbull's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Pitbull is fighting to maintain full guard but Funktastic has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Pitbull is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Pitbull has hold of Funktastic's hands but Funktastic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Pitbull is looking to escape.
The Pitbull is not content to let Funktastic control the position.
The Pitbull kicks off Funktastic and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funktastic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Funktastic seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Pitbull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funktastic.
Funktastic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Pitbull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Funktastic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Pitbull 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for John The Pitbull!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for John The Pitbull!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight as a draw!
John The Pitbull wins by majority decision!
John The Pitbull is the new welterweight champion!
John The Pitbull gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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