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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Officer Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Officer Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Funkyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franklin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Mega Funkyama wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Funkyama defending well as Franklin loads up on a big left hand.
Funkyama throws a leg kick but Franklin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Funkyama fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
Franklin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franklin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franklin gets underhooks to prevent Funkyama's takedown attempt.
Franklin misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Franklin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Franklin fails to land.
Funkyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funkyama misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Franklin fails to land.
Franklin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franklin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Franklin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franklin trying to control the position but instead, Funkyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Franklin into the cage.
Funkyama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama has clasped his hands together around Franklin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin regains half guard.
Funkyama controlling the pace.
Franklin trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franklin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Funkyama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Funkyama throwing strikes from guard but Franklin blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Funkyama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Franklin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Funkyama, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Franklin loads up on a big right hand but Funkyama slips the punch.
Funkyama ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Franklin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Franklin throws a body punch but Funkyama moves out of range.
Franklin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funkyama throws a looping overhand right but Franklin ducks down to avoid it.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franklin throws a hook to the side of Funkyama's head but Funkyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franklin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franklin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin wants to clinch.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Funkyama with that takedown attempt.
Franklin misses with a hook.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Franklin misses.
Franklin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Funkyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Franklin is looking to get back to full guard here but Funkyama has managed to pass to side control instead.
Funkyama in side control, throwing shots but Franklin defends.
Funkyama scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franklin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mega Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Funkyama are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Franklin is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Funkyama.
Funkyama throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Franklin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to escape.
Funkyama is just content to waste time from the top position. Franklin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Funkyama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Funkyama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Franklin pulls Funkyama in to control the position.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franklin misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Funkyama blocks the low kick.
Franklin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Funkyama under the eye.
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 Mega Funkyama will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Funkyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Funkyama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Funkyama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franklin's head.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Franklin is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Franklin looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Franklin controlling the position.
Funkyama 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Officer Franklin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense.
Good standup being displayed there by Franklin as he connects with a hook.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl out of it but Funkyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franklin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Funkyama dives in and grabs Franklin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franklin pushes down on Funkyama's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franklin tries to avoid it but Funkyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franklin to the ground. Franklin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franklin connects with a jab.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franklin's waist but Franklin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
Franklin misses with a wild body shot.
Officer Franklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin throws a sloppy body shot
and Funkyama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama pushing down on Franklin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Funkyama moves nicely into side control.
Franklin tries to improve position but can't.
Franklin is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is trying to ground and pound but Franklin uses the momentary lack of control by Funkyama to regain half guard.
Franklin wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Funkyama trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to control Funkyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franklin avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franklin takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Funkyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Franklin darts in and clinches Funkyama up against the cage.
Franklin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Funkyama blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franklin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franklin taking a breather.
Funkyama blocks a body shot from Franklin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mega Funkyama did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Franklin moves out of range of the leg kick from Funkyama.
Officer Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by Franklin.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by Franklin.
Funkyama misses with a looping right.
Funkyama closes the distance and pushes Franklin back into the cage.
Funkyama blocks an uppercut.
Funkyama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franklin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Funkyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funkyama presses Franklin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Franklin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franklin gets through Funkyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funkyama prevents a body shot from Franklin.
A short uppercut from Franklin.
Franklin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Franklin just leaning against Funkyama, taking a breather.
Funkyama tries to stall but Franklin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Franklin lands with a right to the head.
Franklin lands a shoulder strike.
Franklin being controlled against the cage.
Franklin throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Franklin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Franklin working aggressively here.
Franklin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Franklin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Officer Franklin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franklin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Funkyama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Franklin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin blocks a low kick nicely.
Franklin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Officer Franklin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franklin wants to clinch but Funkyama slips to the side
and Funkyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funkyama shoots in and gets a takedown into Franklin's guard.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Funkyama postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama postures up in Franklin's guard and throws a big left but Franklin blocks it.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Franklin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama controls Franklin momentarily but Franklin frees himself.
Funkyama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Franklin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Funkyama manages to get to full guard.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Officer Franklin.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Franklin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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 Mega Funkyama will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Franklin misses with an uppercut.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
Funkyama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Funkyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Franklin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franklin wants it to stay on the feet.
Franklin cracks a nice hook into Funkyama's ribs.
Franklin throws a front kick that sends Funkyama stumbling back into the cage.
Franklin looks to throw the jab but Funkyama is out of range.
Funkyama thows a leg kick but Franklin checks it
and Franklin counters with a left and a right that stings Funkyama.
Franklin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franklin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama dives in and scores a takedown into Franklin's guard.
Funkyama is stalling in the full guard.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Funkyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franklin has momentary wrist control but Funkyama slips an elbow through the middle.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Funkyama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franklin trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franklin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Funkyama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Franklin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Funkyama, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin won't allow Funkyama to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control the position.
Franklin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Franklin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Franklin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funkyama keeps working.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
Funkyama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Funkyama prevents Franklin from improving his position.
Mega Funkyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Funkyama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Officer Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funkyama is trying to control the action in half guard but Franklin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mega Funkyama just wasn't active enough.
A swing and a miss from Franklin.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mega Funkyama.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Funkyama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama retains his featherweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mega Funkyama waved his t-shirt featuring Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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