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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Plegua comes to the cage accompanied by "Blut Royale" by Combichrist. The crowd seem to be enjoying Funkyama's choice of entrance music: Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy La Plegua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Plegua misses with a few strikes there.
La Plegua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Funkyama in his tracks.
La Plegua misses with an uppercut.
Funkyama throws a jab when La Plegua was well out of range.
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Plegua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
Funkyama tries to clinch but La Plegua is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by La Plegua.
La Plegua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Plegua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
Andy La Plegua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
La Plegua throws a big shot that misses.
La Plegua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Plegua throws a hook but Funkyama avoids it easily.
La Plegua connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua lands an overhand right.
La Plegua lands a nice shot that snaps Funkyama's head back.
Funkyama slips a straight right by La Plegua.
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt - La Plegua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
La Plegua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funkyama has time to react.
Funkyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Plegua.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
La Plegua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
La Plegua lands an uppercut.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Funkyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards La Plegua's brow.
Funkyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Plegua's elbow.
La Plegua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funkyama swings wildly with an uppercut but La Plegua uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Plegua blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Funkyama blocks it.
Funkyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Plegua.
La Plegua prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funkyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
La Plegua is working Funkyama over against the cage.
La Plegua lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Plegua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funkyama goes for a takedown attempt but La Plegua pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
La Plegua fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Funkyama shoots for a takedown but La Plegua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
La Plegua scores with a jab to the body.
Funkyama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funkyama looks to land a combination but La Plegua avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from La Plegua.
Funkyama looks to score with a jab to the body but La Plegua is just out of range.
Funkyama defending well as La Plegua loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as La Plegua checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Funkyama throws a body punch but La Plegua moves out of range.
Funkyama is trying desperately to land a takedown but La Plegua is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Funkyama.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
La Plegua is looking to slow Funkyama down with leg kicks.
Andy La Plegua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Plegua tries to bum rush Funkyama with a series of wild strikes but Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funkyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua misses with a left hand
and Funkyama counters with a left to the body.
La Plegua lands a nice shot that snaps Funkyama's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama avoids the body shot from La Plegua.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Plegua as he avoids it easily.
La Plegua throws out a powerful jab.
La Plegua lands with a straight right. Funkyama didn't see that one coming.
Funkyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Funkyama connects with a single shot there.
Funkyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
La Plegua stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkyama. Funkyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Funkyama.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama shoots in but no luck this time.
La Plegua wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy La Plegua 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.
La Plegua jabs at Funkyama's body.
La Plegua throws a jab when Funkyama was well out of range.
Funkyama tries for a takedown but La Plegua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andy La Plegua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Plegua wants to clinch up but Funkyama keeps it at a distance.
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funkyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
La Plegua takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
La Plegua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
La Plegua seems keen to control Funkyama's posture.
La Plegua wants to sweep but no luck.
La Plegua trying to control the position.
Funkyama is fighting to break La Plegua's control of his arms but La Plegua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama drops back, looking for a kneebar! La Plegua looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. La Plegua looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from La Plegua!
Funkyama trying to remain calm as La Plegua controls from the top position.
Funkyama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 tries to buck La Plegua off but La Plegua is having none of it.
Funkyama struggling a bit here.
La Plegua slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is trying to improve his position.
La Plegua is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
La Plegua controlling the position well.
We're going to have a standup here because Andy La Plegua wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
La Plegua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua gets caught flat footed, as Funkyama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
La Plegua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Funkyama trying to control but La Plegua is working from the bottom.
Funkyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La Plegua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
La Plegua looking for a sweep. Not yet La Plegua, not yet.
La Plegua keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
La Plegua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funkyama trying to control but La Plegua is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
La Plegua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown. La Plegua tries to sprawl out of it but Funkyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. La Plegua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama moves out of range of the leg kick from La Plegua.
La Plegua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt - La Plegua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andy La Plegua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Plegua.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
La Plegua wants to clinch up but Funkyama keeps it at a distance.
La Plegua lands a slapping body shot.
Funkyama defending well as La Plegua loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy La Plegua dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
La Plegua moves in looking to clinch but Funkyama pushes him off.
La Plegua lands a really nice looking cross but Funkyama seems unphased.
La Plegua tries to bum rush Funkyama with a series of wild strikes but Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Plegua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Plegua stops a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Funkyama avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the cage.
La Plegua lands a right hand.
Funkyama is working for takedown but La Plegua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Funkyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funkyama misses with the head strike.
Funkyama blocks a body shot from La Plegua.
La Plegua misses with some punches.
La Plegua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama effectively controlling the action here.
La Plegua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funkyama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Plegua.
La Plegua prevents a body shot from Funkyama.
La Plegua misses with a punch on the inside.
Funkyama blocks a body shot from La Plegua.
Funkyama looking to slow down the pace here.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua misses with some punches.
La Plegua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Plegua misses with the head strike.
La Plegua digs a right hand into Funkyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Funkyama's gas tank.
Funkyama throws a punch but it's blocked by La Plegua.
Funkyama lands with a left to the head.
La Plegua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funkyama scores with a shot to the side of La Plegua's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Plegua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funkyama's elbow.
La Plegua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Funkyama up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funkyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Plegua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funkyama's elbow.
Funkyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua is leaning against Funkyama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
La Plegua misses with the head strike.
Funkyama blocks a body shot from La Plegua.
La Plegua is struggling to control the position.
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Funkyama avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the cage.
La Plegua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Plegua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Plegua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Andy La Plegua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
La Plegua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Funkyama taking a breather.
La Plegua scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Plegua lands a nice shot to the body.
Funkyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Plegua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua lands a nice uppercut.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
La Plegua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Funkyama or not.
La Plegua lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from La Plegua.
La Plegua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Funkyama up against the cage.
La Plegua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Nice body punch from La Plegua.
A right hand to the body from La Plegua.
La Plegua is stalling here.
Mega Funkyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Plegua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andy La Plegua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
La Plegua cracks Funkyama with a nice body shot.
La Plegua lands a shoulder strike.
Funkyama is rocked!
Funkyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Plegua avoids it.
Andy La Plegua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
La Plegua digs a right hand into Funkyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Funkyama's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Plegua.
La Plegua blocking some punches.
La Plegua lands a body shot in the clinch.
La Plegua lands a left hand.
Funkyama is still on wobbly legs! Can La Plegua finish him?
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Funkyama controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
La Plegua throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funkyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Funkyama is looking to control La Plegua's arms but La Plegua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Funkyama has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy La Plegua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Plegua, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy La Plegua!
A victorious Andy La Plegua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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