PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ball Sack Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sack Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 311 - Down. Ben Funkyama had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Funkyama
vs
Sack Jr

178 cm
29
183 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

185 cm
29
173 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ball Sack Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funkyama fails with the takedown
and Sack Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Sack Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Funkyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sack Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sack Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sack Jr stuffs the takedown.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches up with Sack Jr, looking for a takedown. Funkyama pushes Sack Jr against the cage but Sack Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Sack Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Funkyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sack Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sack Jr throws a right and a left that Funkyama avoids nicely.
Funkyama shoots in for a double leg but Sack Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sack Jr misses with the combination.
Sack Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Sack Jr lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sack Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Funkyama slips a jab and a cross from Sack Jr.
Funkyama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sack Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
Ben Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Sack Jr moves out of range.
Funkyama shoots for a takedown but Sack Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funkyama fails to land the takedown.
Sack Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Funkyama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sack Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Funkyama. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Funkyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sack Jr pinned against the cage. Sack Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Funkyama with a poor takedown

and Sack Jr counters by clinching up.
Sack Jr working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Funkyama has double underhooks.
Sack Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sack Jr is trying to break free.
Funkyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Funkyama has Sack Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Sack Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Funkyama is trying to pull guard but Sack Jr has him pressed against the cage.

Sack Jr breaks the clinch.
Funkyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sack Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sack Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funkyama looks for a takedown but Sack Jr sprawls well.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Funkyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Sack Jr which made him look bad.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sack Jr's waist but Sack Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funkyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Funkyama fails to land with a series of punches.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sack Jr defends it nicely.
Funkyama is breathing heavily.
Sack Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ball Sack Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sack Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Funkyama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sack Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funkyama. Funkyama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Sack Jr misses the body punch
and Funkyama counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sack Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sack Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
Sack Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkyama manages to avoid it.
Funkyama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sack Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Funkyama's head.
Sack Jr scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Funkyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sack Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funkyama is in Sack Jr's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sack Jr wants to stand and escape but Funkyama is having none of it.
Funkyama throwing strikes but missing.

Sack Jr pushes Funkyama off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No joy there for Sack Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr swings for the body but Funkyama moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama misses with a few strikes there.

Funkyama looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Funkyama with the ground and pound but Sack Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ball Sack Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sack Jr digs a good hook to Funkyama's body.
Sack Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funkyama. Funkyama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Funkyama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Funkyama throwing strikes from guard but Sack Jr blocks nicely.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sack Jr wants to stand but Funkyama is controlling the position.
Funkyama trying to control but Sack Jr is working from the bottom.
Sack Jr wants to stand and escape but Funkyama is having none of it.
Funkyama landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sack Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Funkyama is controlling him.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sack Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sack Jr keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Sack Jr is retaining full guard.
Funkyama lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funkyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funkyama prevents Sack Jr from getting back to his feet.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funkyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funkyama throwing strikes but missing.
Funkyama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Funkyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sack Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funkyama postures up in Sack Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sack Jr blocks it.
Sack Jr wants to stand up but Funkyama is controlling him.
Ben Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funkyama throws a strike but Sack Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sack Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Funkyama throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Funkyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sack Jr.
Funkyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sack Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Funkyama's head.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkyama is trying to control the position but Sack Jr postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sack Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Sack Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sack Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Funkyama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Funkyama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sack Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Funkyama's head.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sack Jr sprawls well. Sack Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funkyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Funkyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sack Jr is fending him off so far but Funkyama persists. Nope, Sack Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Sack Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Funkyama.
Sack Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Sack Jr drops Funkyama with a nice combination! Sack Jr dives into Funkyama's guard, looking to finish!

Funkyama is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sack Jr gets to his feet and stands over Funkyama, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Funkyama felt that one! Sack Jr unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Funkyama from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ball Sack Jr!
Ball Sack Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.