PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Teixeira has chosen Lil Terror as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Funkyama
vs
Teixeira

168 cm
26
145 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

165 cm
28
145 lbs
26 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira swings for the body but Funkyama moves out of range.

Funkyama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Teixeira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Funkyama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teixeira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Funkyama lands an elbow.
Teixeira tries to buck Funkyama off but Funkyama is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Teixeira is pushing Funkyama's head away, looking to escape. Funkyama manages to hold on to the position though.
Funkyama throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Teixeira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Funkyama sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Teixeira is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Funkyama looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Teixeira is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Funkyama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Teixeira wants to control but Funkyama postures up.
Teixeira managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Funkyama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Funkyama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Teixeira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Funkyama prevents Teixeira from escaping the position.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Teixeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Teixeira is not content to let Funkyama control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
Funkyama throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Teixeira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Funkyama's best efforts.
Funkyama is thwarting Teixeira's attempts to control the position.
Teixeira tries to kick Funkyama off but Funkyama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Funkyama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Funkyama is keen to just control but Teixeira is a slippery customer.
Teixeira is trying to stand up here but Funkyama is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funkyama misses with a head shot. Teixeira uses the momentum to regain guard.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
Teixeira is adopting a defensive guard.
Teixeira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Funkyama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Teixeira wants to stand and escape but Funkyama is having none of it.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Teixeira is controlling Funkyama's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Richard Teixeira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Funkyama tries to score with a low kick but Teixeira moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by Teixeira.

Funkyama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throwing strikes but missing.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Teixeira is keeping the position.
Teixeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkyama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Teixeira's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teixeira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Teixeira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Funkyama is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mega Funkyama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Funkyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Teixeira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funkyama is in Teixeira's guard.
Teixeira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funkyama postures up in Teixeira's guard and throws a big left but Teixeira blocks it.
Funkyama postures up in Teixeira's guard and throws a big left but Teixeira blocks it.
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.
Funkyama postures up.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funkyama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Teixeira keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama passes Teixeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Teixeira tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Funkyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teixeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Teixeira trying to control from the bottom.
Teixeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Funkyama there.
Teixeira tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama trying to mount his opponent but Teixeira defends it.
Mega Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Teixeira wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Funkyama is keen to just control but Teixeira is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is looking to escape.
Teixeira is concentrating on defense, preventing Funkyama from advancing position.
Teixeira tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Funkyama is looking for a kimura but Teixeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Funkyama to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Funkyama throwing shots but Teixeira is blocking nicely.
Funkyama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funkyama throwing shots but Teixeira is blocking nicely.
Funkyama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teixeira defending well though.
Funkyama controlling the pace.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Teixeira is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Teixeira keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama won't allow Teixeira to sweep him here.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Teixeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama throwing strikes from guard but Teixeira blocks nicely.
Teixeira is pulling down on Funkyama's head. It's preventing any offense from Funkyama, at least for the moment.
Teixeira looking for a sweep. Not yet Teixeira, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Funkyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama shoots in but no luck this time.
Funkyama has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Funkyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Teixeira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funkyama is working away from the top position though.
Teixeira wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama throwing shots but Teixeira is blocking nicely.
Teixeira is trying to stand back up but Funkyama is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mega Funkyama dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Funkyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Funkyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Funkyama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Funkyama slows the pace down in half guard.
Teixeira is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Funkyama is nestled in close to Teixeira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Funkyama trying to mount his opponent but Teixeira defends it.
Teixeira is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Teixeira kicks off Funkyama and gets to his feet.
Teixeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Richard Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teixeira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Teixeira jabs Funkyama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Teixeira, as that shot connected.
Funkyama lands a jab.
Funkyama avoids the body shot from Teixeira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a shot from downtown. Funkyama moves away and avoids it.
Teixeira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funkyama.
Teixeira swinging wildly here.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Funkyama is out of range.
Funkyama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Funkyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funkyama misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Teixeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funkyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funkyama fails with the takedown
and Teixeira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Teixeira slaps away a takedown attempt from Funkyama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Teixeira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mega Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkyama shoots and misses
and Teixeira counters with a three punch combo that has Funkyama backing up. Funkyama nods at Teixeira to acknowledge the strikes.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkyama is just out of range.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Teixeira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mega Funkyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Teixeira.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teixeira manages to avoid it.
Funkyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Teixeira sprawls well. He's pushed Funkyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Funkyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funkyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Teixeira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Funkyama walks into a left hand.
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 fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richard Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funkyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Richard Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama shoots in for a double leg but Teixeira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
letting Teixeira counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Teixeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Funkyama 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama gave a mention to Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).