XF 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Nah (ranked 1548 p4p, 174 weight class) and Rodrigo Silva (ranked 3165 p4p, 290 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roots Bloody Roots - Sepultura kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rodrigo Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Nah
vs
Silva

192 cm
45
285 lbs
57 - 31 - 0

192 cm
43
251 lbs
30 - 48 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 57 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tee Nah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 48 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva tries to keep at a distance but Nah has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nah manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Nah is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Nah is retaining full guard.

Nah is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nah scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Nah.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tee Nah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Silva.
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!
A short right from Nah on the inside.
Nah lands with a light punch inside.
Nah scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nah is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nah is looking for a sweep.

Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Nah throws Silva to one side and escapes!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Nah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva wants to clinch.
Nah lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Silva falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nah dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tee Nah!
Tee Nah retains his heavyweight title!
Tee Nah took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mallone (ranked 3652 p4p, 383 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 1862 p4p, 217 weight class). McCarthy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mallone
vs
McCarthy

178 cm
28
156 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
41
165 lbs
34 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Mallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCarthy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mallone sprawls well initially but McCarthy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura but Mallone is defending well.

McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mallone is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.
Mallone is trying to stand back up but McCarthy is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mallone is defending against the submission attempts here by McCarthy.

McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mallone is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCarthy seems to be looking for submissions.

McCarthy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mallone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mallone is trying is best to control the position here.

McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.

McCarthy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mallone is just riding it out for now. McCarthy eventually gives up the hold.
Mallone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mallone tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

McCarthy is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mallone is in trouble now - McCarthy has advanced to mount!

McCarthy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mallone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mallone shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by McCarthy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mallone is trying to escape the mount.

McCarthy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McCarthy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McCarthy avoids the attempt from Mallone to control.
McCarthy with the ground and pound from mount.
McCarthy throws some wild stikes that Mallone manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mallone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCarthy.

McCarthy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

McCarthy wants to finish this one by submission but Mallone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McCarthy.
Mallone taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by McCarthy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

McCarthy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mallone shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
Mallone staying out of range there.
McCarthy shoots for a takedown but Mallone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McCarthy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mallone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mallone as he jumps to the side.
Mallone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Mallone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jason Mallone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McCarthy.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCarthy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mallone pushes McCarthy off looking to stand but McCarthy dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCarthy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

McCarthy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mallone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David McCarthy!
After the fight, David McCarthy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kemen Etxeberria (ranked 1589 p4p, 185 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 1641 p4p, 189 weight class). Etxeberria's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Basque National Anthem. Kemen Etxeberria has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Etxeberria
vs
Beltran

180 cm
26
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

171 cm
41
145 lbs
29 - 19 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kemen Etxeberria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etxeberria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Etxeberria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beltran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Etxeberria misses with a wild body shot.
Etxeberria throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Etxeberria. Beltran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beltran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Etxeberria scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Etxeberria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Beltran.
Beltran tries for a takedown but Etxeberria circles away easily
and Etxeberria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria catches Beltran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beltran shoots in looking for a takedown but Etxeberria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beltran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Etxeberria looks to land a combination. Beltran sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Beltran is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Etxeberria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Etxeberria finish him?
Etxeberria connects with the punch.
A big right from Etxeberria misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltran.
Kemen Etxeberria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Beltran.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran throws a big shot that misses.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.
Etxeberria thuds a left hand into Beltran's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Etxeberria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beltran doesn't manage to clinch there - Etxeberria circles away.
Etxeberria swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Etxeberria's hands.
Beltran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Etxeberria scores with a nice strike.
Beltran misses with a series of wild punches.
As Beltran looks to move away, Etxeberria throws a big counter combo but Beltran just gets out of the way.
Beltran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Etxeberria sprawls well. Etxeberria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltran gets slowly back to his feet.
Etxeberria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Etxeberria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Beltran pushes Etxeberria up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria lands an uppercut.

Etxeberria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etxeberria works over Beltran's head and body with a nice combination.
Etxeberria takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Etxeberria misses with an uppercut.
Beltran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Etxeberria counters with a straight right hand.

Etxeberria moves into the clinch successfully.
Beltran is trying to break the clinch but Etxeberria is controlling him.

Etxeberria breaks the clinch.
Beltran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beltran looks to score with a jab to the body but Etxeberria is just out of range.
Beltran misses with a low kick.
Beltran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Etxeberria walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Etxeberria was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Kemen Etxeberria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Etxeberria swinging wildly here.
Beltran is looking for the big counter here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Etxeberria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beltran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beltran tries a low kick but Etxeberria avoids it.
Etxeberria thuds a left hand into Beltran's body.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Beltran clinches.
Etxeberria prevents Beltran from breaking the clinch.
Etxeberria has Beltran pressed against the cage, preventing Beltran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Beltran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Etxeberria throws a body punch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran is looking to land body kicks.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Beltran throws a right hand that Etxeberria ducks under and follows up with a left that Etxeberria also avoids with ease.
Beltran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beltran throws a hook to the side of Etxeberria's head but Etxeberria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beltran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Etxeberria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beltran somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran moves forwards but Etxeberria connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beltran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Etxeberria is looking to clinch.
Etxeberria blocks a head kick by Beltran.
Etxeberria lands the left hand.
Etxeberria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beltran counters with a straight right hand.

Beltran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Etxeberria on his heels. He'll look to pass Etxeberria's guard now, I'm sure.

Etxeberria has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Beltran is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Etxeberria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kemen Etxeberria dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Etxeberria throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beltran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Beltran darts in and clinches Etxeberria up against the cage.
Etxeberria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Etxeberria lands with a right to the head.
Beltran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Etxeberria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Etxeberria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beltran. Beltran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Etxeberria lands a jab.
Beltran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlos Beltran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beltran wants to land a leg kick but Etxeberria is out of range.
Etxeberria with a jab.
Etxeberria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kemen Etxeberria is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beltran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Etxeberria circles away.
Beltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Etxeberria takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
BOOM! Etxeberria lands a beautiful left hook that drops Beltran. Beltran tries to recover but Etxeberria is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Beltran lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
A relieved looking Kemen Etxeberria thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coke Montana (ranked 1127 p4p, 148 weight class) and Trenton Funkhouser (ranked 2352 p4p, 275 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Montana
vs
Funkhouser

190 cm
37
209 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

196 cm
36
222 lbs
20 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coke Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trenton Funkhouser!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkhouser tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Montana clinches up with Funkhouser and pushes him back against the cage.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funkhouser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Montana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Montana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funkhouser leaning his opponent against the cage.
Montana stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana stalling the fight.
Funkhouser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funkhouser backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funkhouser takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana blocking some punches.
Funkhouser misses with some punches.
Funkhouser tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
Funkhouser misses with some punches.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funkhouser misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funkhouser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funkhouser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funkhouser tries to pull guard but Montana won't allow it.
A short left from Funkhouser.

It looks like Coke Montana has been cut.
Funkhouser jumps guard but Montana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Funkhouser.
Funkhouser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
Funkhouser misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana is looking to control Funkhouser's arms but Funkhouser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Montana has his back to the cage.
Montana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Montana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Montana gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Funkhouser wants to control but Montana is keeping busy.
Funkhouser tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Montana has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Funkhouser tries to hold on but Montana postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana prevents Funkhouser from getting the reversal.
Funkhouser keeps trying to improve his position.
Funkhouser regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Montana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Funkhouser is trying to maintain the position but Montana is very close to passing his half guard.
Funkhouser tries to roll over but Montana keeps him under control.
Funkhouser works his way to full guard. Good work.

Funkhouser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coke Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Funkhouser steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Montana. That one must have hurt.
Montana wants to clinch up but Funkhouser keeps it at a distance.
Coke Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funkhouser looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range.
Montana slips a jab from Funkhouser.

Montana moves into range and clinches up with Funkhouser.
Funkhouser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funkhouser lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana lands a hook to the side of the head.

Funkhouser turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Funkhouser manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Funkhouser goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Montana rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Funkhouser's guard! Nice work there by Montana!
Funkhouser wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkhouser working a defensive guard here.
Montana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funkhouser on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkhouser is on top in guard.

Funkhouser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montana dives on top into guard.

Funkhouser wants to sweep but no luck.

Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Montana pushes his legs off easily.
Montana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funkhouser can do to turn this around?
Funkhouser working a defensive guard but Montana manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser is trying to improve his position.
Coke Montana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montana taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Montana decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Funkhouser shoots in and bounces Montana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Montana pushes Funkhouser off and gets back to his feet.
Montana tries to clinch but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Montana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Funkhouser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana walks into a stiff left hand from Funkhouser.

Montana closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funkhouser.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Funkhouser.
Montana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funkhouser tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Montana turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Montana manages to end up in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkhouser manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Montana is trying to stand.

Montana has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Funkhouser is on him like a limpet, forcing Montana back against the cage.
Funkhouser tries to pull guard but Montana won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Funkhouser lands a body shot in the clinch.
Funkhouser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Montana is looking to control Funkhouser's arms but Funkhouser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Montana has his back to the cage.
Funkhouser misses with a punch on the inside.
Funkhouser misses with a body punch.
Funkhouser working aggressively here.
Coke Montana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
A head punch on the inside from Funkhouser fails to land.
Montana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coke Montana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Funkhouser lands with a straight right. Montana didn't see that one coming.
Funkhouser lands a right hook to the body.
Montana wants to clinch.
Funkhouser throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.

Montana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Montana wants to stand but Funkhouser is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Montana stands up from Funkhouser's guard - Montana perhaps looking for a knockout.
Montana tries to clinch up.

Montana rushes Funkhouser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Funkhouser.
Montana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funkhouser blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funkhouser cracks Montana with a nice body shot.
Funkhouser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Montana is defending well.
A short right from Funkhouser.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funkhouser.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funkhouser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montana has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Funkhouser is trying to keep an underhook but Montana manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Montana gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Funkhouser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montana defends it well.

Funkhouser tries to sprawl but Montana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkhouser moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Funkhouser has his foot on Montana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montana works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkhouser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Funkhouser wants to pass to mount but Montana is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana is concentrating on defense, preventing Funkhouser from advancing position.

Funkhouser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funkhouser.
Funkhouser is looking to advance position but Montana won't allow it.
Trenton Funkhouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montana is looking for a sweep. Funkhouser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four 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.
Montana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coke Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Funkhouser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Funkhouser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Funkhouser wants to work for an arm triangle but Montana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkhouser not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trenton Funkhouser.
I think Montana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coke Montana!
An out of breath Coke Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 761 p4p, 103 weight class) and Greg Bundy (ranked 1481 p4p, 184 weight class). Mankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Kękę -Wyjebane. Greg Bundy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mankowski
vs
Bundy

180 cm
37
179 lbs
30 - 27 - 0

183 cm
31
181 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 30 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mankowski counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Bundy.
Bundy misses with a looping right.
Bundy misses with a jab, cross combination.

Bundy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Mankowski looking for submissions off his back.
Mankowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bundy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bundy pulls his head out easily.

Mankowski has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bundy. Oh but Mankowski has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bundy goes limp - he's gone! Mankowski jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski retains his welterweight title!
Borys Mankowski very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.