PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masa Funaki (ranked 2923 p4p, 313 weight class) and Kree P Krawlee (ranked 2922 p4p, 312 weight class). Krawlee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sail kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kree P Krawlee enters the cage!

Funaki
vs
P Krawlee

180 cm
24
159 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

181 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kree P Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Funaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Funaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

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

Funaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Krawlee.
Krawlee is looking to advance position but Funaki won't allow it.
Krawlee prevents Funaki from standing back up.
Funaki wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
Krawlee wants to free his trapped foot but Funaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krawlee moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Krawlee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Krawlee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in Rickys House inform me that Krawlee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Krawlee swings around for an armbar but Funaki sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krawlee's guard.
Krawlee looking for a sweep. Not yet Krawlee, not yet.
Funaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krawlee wants to sweep here but Funaki controlling him for the moment.
Funaki stands and throws Krawlee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krawlee trying to remain calm as Funaki controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Krawlee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Funaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krawlee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krawlee.
Funaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funaki preventing the sweep.

Krawlee working for a triangle but Funaki defends it easily.
Funaki preventing the sweep.
Funaki wants to stand but Krawlee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Krawlee tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krawlee wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Funaki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Krawlee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Funaki trying to control the position.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krawlee pushing down on Funaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Krawlee stops Funaki from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funaki is in trouble now - Krawlee has advanced to mount!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee fails to move to back control.
Krawlee takes Funaki's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Funaki is in trouble.

Funaki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krawlee's arms.

Krawlee tightening his grip on Funaki, looking for the choke.
Funaki trying to get back to his feet but Krawlee is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funaki rolls, trying to escape but Krawlee keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kree P Krawlee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thud! ouch! good body kick from Funaki - that will leave a mark!
Funaki is looking to land body kicks.
Funaki punishes Krawlee's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Krawlee - just one landing.
Krawlee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Funaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Krawlee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki misses with a body kick.

Krawlee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Funaki to the mat! Funaki manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee trying to control but Funaki is working from the bottom.
Funaki keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Funaki holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki wants to stand but Krawlee is controlling the position.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krawlee keeps trying to improve his position.
Krawlee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krawlee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funaki's guard.
Krawlee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Krawlee fails to take his opponent's back.

Krawlee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Funaki is surviving well by controlling Krawlee's body position as best he can.
Krawlee takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Krawlee tightening his grip on Funaki, looking for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krawlee working for a choke but Funaki is defending well.
I really don't envy Funaki right now.
Kree P Krawlee has got the better of the ground game so far.

Krawlee working for a choke but Funaki is defending well.

Krawlee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Krawlee has the hooks in. Funaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Funaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Funaki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Funaki trying to control the position but Krawlee manages to sink in the hooks.

Krawlee looking for the choke but no joy.

Krawlee is looking for the choke from the back position but Funaki is controlling his hands well.
Krawlee is hanging on to Funaki's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Funaki showing good submission defense here.

Krawlee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Krawlee is persistently looking for the submission but Funaki is defending it well.
Funaki trying to control the hands but Krawlee won't let him.
I really don't envy Funaki right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funaki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Krawlee's guard. Nice work there by Funaki.
Krawlee is looking to sweep but instead, Funaki has passed into half guard.
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kree P Krawlee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A bone on bone clash there as Krawlee blocks the leg kick.
Funaki motions for Krawlee to come forward. Funaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krawlee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut. Funaki saw that one coming.
Funaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Krawlee 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.
Krawlee looking to pass the guard.
Krawlee is still trying to improve position.
Funaki is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krawlee tries to pass to full mount but Funaki defends it.
Funaki is looking to improve his position.
Funaki won't allow Krawlee to pass to mount.

Krawlee is trying to work for a kimura but Funaki is defending well.

Funaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Krawlee.
Krawlee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Funaki is squirming around, avoiding Krawlee's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki wants to control but Krawlee is having none of it.
Funaki has given up his back. Will we see Krawlee going for some submissions?

Funaki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Krawlee gets his way!
Funaki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Funaki trying to control but not successfully.
Masa Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funaki is in bad spot here.
Kree P Krawlee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki trying to control the hands but Krawlee breaks the grip.
Krawlee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Krawlee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Funaki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Krawlee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki wants to escape the position.
Funaki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Krawlee tightening his grip on Funaki, looking for the choke.
Funaki trying to control the hands but Krawlee breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Funaki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krawlee.
Krawlee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Funaki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krawlee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kree P Krawlee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krawlee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kree P Krawlee!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kree P Krawlee waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.