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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pit Canthropus Jr (ranked 1383 p4p, 1308 weight class) and Masa Funaki (ranked 182 p4p, 173 weight class). Canthropus Jr's entrance music is Austin Powers - Daddy Wasn't There. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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10 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pit Canthropus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Canthropus Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr keeps Funaki at a distance using the push kick.
Canthropus Jr 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.
Canthropus Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funaki throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funaki.
Canthropus Jr moves forwards but Funaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki throws out a counter right but Canthropus Jr avoids it with no problem.
Masa Funaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Funaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Funaki lands a jab to the nose.
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Funaki throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Canthropus Jr's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Funaki lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Masa Funaki!
In his post fight interview, Masa Funaki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Pit Canthropus Jr had this to say: 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.
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