PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phat Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Best Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Funk
vs
Man

185 cm
22
185 lbs
19 - 4 - 0

200 cm
29
200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phat Funk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Best Man!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man checks a leg kick.
Funk staying out of range there.
Funk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
As Man tries to get set, Funk tries to push him back and clinch up but Man manages to avoid the attempt.
Funk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Funk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Funk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Man misses.
Funk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man misses with a looping right.
Funk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Man misses.

Funk rushes Man and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man avoiding damage as Funk throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Man's ribcage.
Man looks winded!
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Funk working Man over with knees to the body.
Funk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Funk scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Man wants to break free but Funk has control.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk is struggling to control the position.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Man being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Funk tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Funk landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Funk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Funk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Man throws a hook but Funk blocks it.
A combination from Man does no damage.

Funk moves into the clinch.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Come on Funk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Man is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Funk.
Phat Funk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Funk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Funk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funk lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
Man can't break the clinch.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Man's ribcage.
Funk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Funk lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funk prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Funk tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk scores with a knee to the head.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Funk tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Funk has Man pressed against the cage.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Funk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Man takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Funk working Man over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
The referee calls for Funk to work.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Man in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk with a knee to the head.

It looks like Best Man has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk working Man over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funk.
Funk working Man over with knees to the body.
Man using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk lands a knee to the head.

Man is rocked!
Funk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Man in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Funk clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Best Man's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Funk. Man shrugs it off though.
Funk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Funk moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Funk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Funk.
Funk is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funk as Man tries to tie him up.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Man is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Funk tries to land knees in the clinch but Man avoids the damage to the body.
Man tries to break the clinch but Funk is controlling the position.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Funk landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to break the clinch but Funk is controlling the position.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk working Man over with knees to the body.
Funk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Man avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk has Man pushed against the cage.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Man avoiding damage as Funk throws knees to the body.
Funk lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Funk.
Funk with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man letting Funk take a breather here.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Funk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Funk missing with knees to the body.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Funk had his way with Best Man in that round.
The cut man is working on Best Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Funk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funk moves out of range of the strikes.
Man with a nice cross.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Man lands a head shot.
Funk cracks the inside of Man's front leg.
Funk defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Funk is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Funk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Funk moves into the clinch.
Funk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Man blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
Man is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Funk stalling the fight.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk lands an elbow just above Man 's eye.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Man's ribcage.
Funk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funk misses with an elbow over the top.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Funk.
Funk leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Funk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funk is struggling to control the position.
Funk missing with knees to the body.
Phat Funk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Funk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Man's efforts to push away.
Funk content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to stall but Funk improves his position.
Funk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Man trying to control the position but instead, Funk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Man into the cage.
Man is looking to control Funk's arms but Funk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man avoiding damage as Funk throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phat Funk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Funk, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:42
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:42
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phat Funk!
Phat Funk retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Phat Funk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.