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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Funches (ranked 1063 p4p, 2506 weight class) and Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 67 p4p, 159 weight class). 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Funches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Hohenthal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funches doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal lands the left hand.
Funches swings for the body but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Hohenthal dives in and scores a takedown into Funches's guard.
Funches tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funches is controlling Hohenthal's posture.
Hohenthal wants to pass the guard but Funches is keeping the position.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Funches keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohenthal.
Funches has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Funches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hohenthal trying to control but Funches is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Funches is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohenthal is aware though and is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Funches throws a leg kick that misses.
Funches lands an overhand right.
Funches tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hohenthal is trying to trip Funches. He has hold of a leg but Funches is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hohenthal persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Funches looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hohenthal is one step ahead there.
Funches keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funches controls Hohenthal momentarily but Hohenthal frees himself.
Hohenthal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hohenthal trying to control but Funches is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funches swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hohenthal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Funches keeps moving.
Funches had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hohenthal defends it easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funches looking for a sweep. Not yet Funches, not yet.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funches swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohenthal trying to control but Funches is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hohenthal checks a low kick from Funches.
Hohenthal ducks under a wild hook from Funches.
Funches misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Funches counters with a stiff right hand.
Funches attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ron Funches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funches tries to land a front kick but Hohenthal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Funches looks for the body kick but Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Hohenthal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hohenthal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Ron Funches has been cut.
Funches keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohenthal.
Funches gets caught napping as Hohenthal dives in and scores a takedown. Funches manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Funches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funches working for a triangle but Hohenthal defends it easily.
Funches pulls Hohenthal in close to prevent any damage.
Funches is trying to control the position but Hohenthal postures up.
Hohenthal stopping the sweep attempt from Funches.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Funches keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohenthal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohenthal cracks Funches with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Funches's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Funches is just out of range.
Funches fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Funches throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funches bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hohenthal's head backwards.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot that sends Funches's belly button to the back.
Ron Funches is winning the standup battle so far.
Funches misses with a few strikes there.
Hohenthal takes a swing at Funches's ribcage but misses.
Funches is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hohenthal.
Funches gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hohenthal blocks a leg kick.
Hohenthal works Funches's body with a nice hook.
Funches avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal looks to land a left hand but Funches moved out of range nicely.
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!
Funches dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Funches smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Funches lands a nice looking body shot.
Hohenthal lands a glancing blow to the side of Funches's head.
Funches is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal rushes Funches and presses him up against the cage.
Funches tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Funches.
Funches tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hohenthal avoids it.
Funches misses with some punches.
Funches blocks an uppercut.
Hohenthal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funches jumps guard but Hohenthal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Funches's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Hohenthal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hohenthal tightens his grip and picks Funches up, before dumping him to the ground. Funches manages to land in guard.
Hohenthal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funches is trying to control the position from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohenthal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funches keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hohenthal slips nicely into half guard.
Hohenthal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funches wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Hohenthal missing with some ground and pound from the 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!
Hohenthal is trying to control. Funches wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Funches is looking to improve his position.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
Funches wants to control but Hohenthal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal is looking to take a break and control but Funches is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hohenthal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hohenthal lands strikes from half guard.
Hohenthal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funches is just riding it out for now. Hohenthal eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohenthal lands a nice short elbow.
Hohenthal wants to pass to mount but Funches is defending the position.
Funches is looking to improve his position.
Funches is trying to maintain the position but Hohenthal is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Hohenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hohenthal is controlling the pace.
Hohenthal is keen to just control but Funches is a slippery customer.
Funches tries to roll over but Hohenthal keeps him under control.
Funches slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hohenthal trying to control but Funches is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Funches'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. This is the final round!
Funches throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Funches gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funches has a couple of punches blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Funches.
A hook to the body from Hohenthal.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funches as Hohenthal tries to tie him up.
Funches doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funches creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal takes a shot to the head.
Hohenthal lands an uppercut.
Hohenthal has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Funches clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hohenthal.
Funches trying to control the hands but Hohenthal breaks the grip.
Hohenthal 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.
Funches is keeping busy.
Funches manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hohenthal's guard. Nice work there by Funches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal being controlled here, momentarily.
Hohenthal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funches.
Hohenthal is trying to keep Funches in close.
Funches 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.
Funches trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom.
Funches postures up.
Ron Funches has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hohenthal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funches looking to pass the guard.
Hohenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funches tries to free his leg and advance position but Hohenthal is retaining full guard.
Hohenthal looking to control.
Hohenthal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funches is one step ahead there.
Funches trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Funches.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funches.
Funches tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hohenthal throws a head punch that misses.
Funches successfully pulls guard.
Funches tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funches controlling the position.
Funches is trying to hold Hohenthal in close to prevent damage but Hohenthal has managed to pass into half guard.
Funches throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Funches wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Hohenthal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Funches throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Funches controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal prevents Funches from improving his position.
Funches is working hard here to advance position.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Funches dodges it nicely.
Funches is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hohenthal is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lennart Hohenthal.
Well Hohenthal 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
An out of breath Lennart Hohenthal 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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