PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince Funkyama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Funkyama
vs
Gutierrez

165 cm
19
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

171 cm
23
143 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus Gutierrez !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Gutierrez drives through with a takedown into Funkyama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gutierrez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama looking to control.
Gutierrez trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutierrez sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Prince Funkyama.
Gutierrez tries to clinch up.
Funkyama throws a one two combo.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gutierrez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prince Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez tries to clinch up.
Gutierrez swings widly with a right hand
and Funkyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gutierrez takes one to the side of the head.

Gutierrez is rocked!
Gutierrez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Funkyama.
Gutierrez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gutierrez is still on wobbly legs! Can Funkyama finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama misses with a hook. Gutierrez ducked under it nicely.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch but Gutierrez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gutierrez connects with a right hand. Funkyama shakes it off.
Gutierrez seems to have recovered his senses.
Gutierrez throws a lazy head kick
and Funkyama counters with a low kick, right behind Gutierrez 's knee.
Funkyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gutierrez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Funkyama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gutierrez doesn't seem phased though.
Funkyama jabs at Gutierrez 's body.
Gutierrez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gutierrez takes one to the chin there.
Funkyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutierrez was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkyama.
Funkyama connects with a looping right hand.
Funkyama jabs Gutierrez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Funkyama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funkyama avoids the head kick by Gutierrez .
Gutierrez dives in and grabs Funkyama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funkyama pushes down on Gutierrez 's head and hops out.

Funkyama has closed the distance and engaged Gutierrez in a clinch.
Funkyama looking to slow down the pace here.

Funkyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Funkyama as Gutierrez shoots in.
Prince Funkyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Gutierrez .
Funkyama looks to land a combination. Gutierrez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Funkyama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Funkyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Gutierrez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gutierrez looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gutierrez 's sensitive parts.
Gutierrez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Funkyama.
Funkyama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama connects with a looping right hand.
Funkyama connects with a body shot.
Gutierrez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Funkyama clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Funkyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funkyama checks a leg kick.
Prince Funkyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funkyama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gutierrez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funkyama connects with a right hand. Gutierrez shakes it off.
Gutierrez tries a head kick but it misses.

Funkyama gets a clinch.

Funkyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Funkyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gutierrez 's sensitive parts.
Gutierrez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Funkyama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Funkyama scores with a hook to the body. Gutierrez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Funkyama rushes Gutierrez and presses him up against the cage.
Funkyama is stalling here.
Funkyama scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Funkyama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Funkyama fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funkyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gutierrez .

Funkyama rushes Gutierrez and presses him up against the cage.
Funkyama misses with a punch to the body.
Funkyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Funkyama's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Gutierrez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Funkyama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Funkyama is really stuck here.
Gutierrez not allowing Funkyama to control his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Funkyama doesn't escape.
Gutierrez trying to control.

Gutierrez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to control momentarily.
Funkyama is really stuck here.
Gutierrez wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Funkyama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is trying to break free.
Gutierrez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gutierrez tries to keep control of the position but Funkyama is staying busy.

Funkyama defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gutierrez 's arms.
Gutierrez wants to control the position but Funkyama frees himself and scrambles - Gutierrez manages to regain control in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is not content to let Gutierrez control the position.
Funkyama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Funkyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick misses from Gutierrez .
Gutierrez thuds his shin into the meat of Funkyama's side.
Funkyama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gutierrez needs to keep his hands up - Funkyama had a free shot at his head there.
Funkyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Funkyama throws out a powerful jab.
Gutierrez tries to land a front kick but Funkyama steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Funkyama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gutierrez avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Funkyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funkyama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gutierrez throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Prince Funkyama has been cut.
Prince Funkyama is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Funkyama does it's job there.
Funkyama tries to clinch there but Gutierrez circles away.
Gutierrez walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Funkyama.
Funkyama stalks Gutierrez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gutierrez 's face. Gutierrez staggers backwards, shaken.
Gutierrez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Funkyama.
Gutierrez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funkyama is fending him off so far but Gutierrez persists. Nope, Funkyama circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama thuds his right hand into Gutierrez 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gutierrez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gutierrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funkyama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gutierrez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gutierrez keeps the fight on the outside.
Funkyama lands a nice looking body shot.
Funkyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funkyama jabs Gutierrez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Funkyama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gutierrez on the side of the head.
Funkyama lands with an overhand left.
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 lands a nice hook to Gutierrez 's body. Gutierrez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prince Funkyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Gutierrez .
Funkyama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gutierrez in his tracks.
Funkyama lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Funkyama.
Funkyama scores with a hook to the body. Gutierrez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Funkyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Funkyama.
Funkyama lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Gutierrez goes down and covers up as Funkyama starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Funkyama!
In his post fight interview, Prince Funkyama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.