PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama's entrance music is . A fine choice. Setright has chosen The Dagger as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Funkyama
vs
Setright

175 cm
40
175 lbs
33 - 17 - 0

176 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jai Setright!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Setright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Funkyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Setright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Setright wants to clinch.
Funkyama fails to land the takedown.
Funkyama moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setright misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Setright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Setright.
Setright pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Funkyama scores with a takedown into Setright's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama throws a big elbow that misses.
Setright wants to sweep here but Funkyama controlling him for the moment.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama is working hard here to advance position.
Setright keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Setright 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.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Setright keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Setright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Setright shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Setright throws a looping overhand right but Funkyama ducks down to avoid it.
Setright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Setright wants it to stay on the feet.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Setright shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Funkyama fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Setright stalks Funkyama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Funkyama's face. Funkyama staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Aoki Funkyama has been cut.
Setright connects with a jab.
Setright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Funkyama is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Setright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Setright throws a chopping leg kick but Funkyama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Funkyama looking to score a takedown here. Setright is defending well but Funkyama drives through and ends up in Setright's guard.
Funkyama throws an elbow that misses. Setright uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Funkyama's guard. Nice move by Setright!

Funkyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Setright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funkyama wants to sweep here but Setright controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Funkyama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Setright has passed into half guard!
Funkyama trying to control here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkyama is trying to get back to full guard.

Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep. Setright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jai Setright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Funkyama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Setright takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.

Funkyama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Funkyama showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama thows a huge punch but Setright dodges it nicely.
Setright tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Setright is looking to control Funkyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Setright avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama is looking to advance position but Setright won't allow it.

Funkyama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Funkyama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Setright's head.
Funkyama slips nicely into half guard.
Setright has hold of Funkyama's hands but Funkyama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Setright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Funkyama is fighting to break Setright's control of his arms but Setright is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Setright is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Setright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Setright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Setright is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Setright keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Funkyama being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Setright.
Setright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funkyama.
Setright tries to counter with a clinch but Funkyama shakes him off and moves away.
Setright fails to land with a series of punches.
Setright explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Funkyama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Setright shapes to counter with a head kick.
Funkyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Setright misses with an uppercut. Funkyama saw that one coming.
Funkyama attempts a counter takedown but Setright avoids it well and moves away.
Jai Setright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Setright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
Funkyama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Setright looks to land a combination. Funkyama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Funkyama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Setright.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Setright looks to throw the jab but Funkyama is out of range.
Setright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funkyama momentarily.
Setright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Setright pinned against the cage. Setright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Setright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jai Setright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aoki Funkyama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Funkyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Setright pinned against the cage. Setright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Setright misses with a straight left.
Funkyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Setright circles away.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Setright defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setright connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright is looking to land body kicks.
Funkyama tries to counter with a takedown but Setright is quick to defend against it.
Setright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funkyama feinted with a counter takedown.
Setright throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jai Setright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkyama ducks under a wild hook from Setright.
Setright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Setright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funkyama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Setright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Funkyama checks a leg kick.
Funkyama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Setright throws a leg kick that is checked

and Funkyama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Setright tries to kick Funkyama off but Funkyama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funkyama trying to advance position but Setright counters by regaining guard.
Setright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Funkyama's guard.

Funkyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Funkyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Setright defends well.
Funkyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Funkyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Funkyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Funkyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Setright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Setright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Setright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Setright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
Setright trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Funkyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Setright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Setright from controlling successfully.
Setright wants to stand but Funkyama has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Setright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Funkyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Setright trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jai Setright really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aoki Funkyama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Setright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Funkyama's head.
Funkyama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Setright.
Funkyama tries to clinch there but Setright circles away.
Setright unleashes a big counter combination but Funkyama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Setright lands a left and a right that send Funkyama crashing to the mat, dazed. Setright thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Funkyama is rocked!
Setright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Funkyama finds it's way round the side to connect with Setright's head.
Oh Funkyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Setright.
Setright pounces like a tiger and cracks Funkyama with a vicious hook! Funkyama is down but not out! Setright follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jai Setright!
Jai Setright is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jai Setright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.