PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Roncesvalles has chosen Walk as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Funkyama
vs
Roncesvalles

168 cm
26
145 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

165 cm
27
155 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 10 - 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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Roncesvalles!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roncesvalles checks a leg kick.
Roncesvalles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roncesvalles misses with a low kick.
Funkyama circles away from the clinch attempt.

Funkyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Funkyama throws a big elbow that misses.

Roncesvalles isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Funkyama stacks Roncesvalles on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Funkyama!
Roncesvalles avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Funkyama.

Funkyama tries for a kimura but Roncesvalles is defending well.
Roncesvalles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roncesvalles has hold of Funkyama's hands but Funkyama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncesvalles wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roncesvalles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Funkyama lands a couple of elbows.
Roncesvalles looking to control.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Roncesvalles being controlled here, momentarily.
Funkyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roncesvalles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roncesvalles looking for a sweep. Not yet Roncesvalles, not yet.
Funkyama throwing strikes from guard but Roncesvalles blocks nicely.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Roncesvalles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Funkyama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roncesvalles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funkyama moves away from the strike by Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Roncesvalles misses its intended target.
Roncesvalles checks the leg kick.
Roncesvalles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Funkyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roncesvalles takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mega Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Funkyama. That's going to slow Roncesvalles down.
Funkyama throws an off balance right hand

and Roncesvalles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Funkyama misses with a punch on the inside.

Funkyama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Roncesvalles regains guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roncesvalles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkyama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roncesvalles's head.
Funkyama won't allow Roncesvalles to sweep him here.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Roncesvalles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Roncesvalles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roncesvalles looking to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roncesvalles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roncesvalles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.

Funkyama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Roncesvalles has his hands clasped together around Funkyama's back. He's all about the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama not doing much here.
Roncesvalles regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roncesvalles slips a jab from Funkyama.

Roncesvalles moves into the clinch.
Roncesvalles is looking to control Funkyama's arms but Funkyama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roncesvalles has his back to the cage.
Roncesvalles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Funkyama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roncesvalles.
Roncesvalles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Funkyama is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roncesvalles can't fight it off and eventually Funkyama manages to take the fight to the floor. Roncesvalles looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roncesvalles managing to control the position.
Roncesvalles keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.

Roncesvalles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Roncesvalles is working from the bottom.
Roncesvalles trying to control the position.

Roncesvalles scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Funkyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Roncesvalles takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Funkyama manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roncesvalles on his heels. He'll look to pass Roncesvalles's guard now, I'm sure.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roncesvalles has his hands on Funkyama's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funkyama scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama throwing strikes but missing.
Roncesvalles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Funkyama controls the pace.
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 looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Roncesvalles keeps moving.

Roncesvalles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funkyama is aware though and is defending well.
Roncesvalles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roncesvalles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Funkyama can't escape the position.
Roncesvalles working the ground and pound effectively.
Funkyama wants to hold on but Roncesvalles pushes him away.
Funkyama tries to reverse the position but Roncesvalles maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Funkyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Roncesvalles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funkyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Funkyama is looking to improve his position.
Funkyama gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roncesvalles!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roncesvalles tries to lock up and control but Funkyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mega Funkyama dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Roncesvalles misses with a wild body shot.

Funkyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Roncesvalles wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roncesvalles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Roncesvalles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roncesvalles defending well though.
Roncesvalles is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funkyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura but Roncesvalles is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Funkyama in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Funkyama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funkyama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roncesvalles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Funkyama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roncesvalles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roncesvalles keeps working.
Funkyama prevents Roncesvalles from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles trying to control from the bottom.
Funkyama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roncesvalles's head.

Roncesvalles looking for submissions off his back.
Funkyama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roncesvalles is refusing to be controlled, as Funkyama sits in half guard.
Roncesvalles is trying to maintain the position but Funkyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Jonah Roncesvalles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Funkyama lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roncesvalles wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
Funkyama passes to side control.
Check out the look on Funkyama's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Roncesvalles is trying to improve his position.
Funkyama working the head with strikes.
Funkyama throws a strike aimed at the side of Roncesvalles's head but Roncesvalles avoids it well.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Roncesvalles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roncesvalles regains half guard there - taking advantage of Funkyama's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
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 not doing much here.

Roncesvalles is defending against the submission attempts here by Funkyama.
Funkyama working over Roncesvalles with some ground and pound. Roncesvalles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roncesvalles misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Funkyama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama is keen to just control but Roncesvalles is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Funkyama showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mega Funkyama thanked Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).