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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kamaneto Funaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Poirier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamaneto Funaki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Poirier's chin.
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150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamaneto Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Poirier!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Poirier is trying to defend but Funaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funaki is trying to work for a kimura but Poirier is defending well.
Funaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Poirier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funaki is working for a kimura but Poirier is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Funaki uses his free foot to push down on Poirier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poirier.
Funaki fails to advance to Poirier's back.
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.
Funaki looking for a guillotine from mount but Poirier is having none of it.
Funaki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Poirier is now in Funaki's guard. A big mistake from Funaki there, giving up the dominant position!
Funaki working a defensive guard but Poirier passes into half guard.
Poirier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki tries to roll over but Poirier keeps him under control.
Poirier stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Funaki to get to his feet.
Kamaneto Funaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki looks for a takedown but Poirier sprawls well.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poirier sprawls well. Poirier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Funaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poirier defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaneto Funaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poirier defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki closes the distance and clinches up with Poirier, looking for a takedown. Funaki pushes Poirier against the cage but Poirier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poirier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Poirier misses.
Funaki looks for a takedown but Poirier sprawls well.
Funaki takes one to the chin there.
Poirier scores with a nice right hand.
Poirier swings for the body but Funaki moves out of range.
Funaki throws a jab when Poirier was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier lands a jab to the head.
Funaki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Poirier.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Poirier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funaki momentarily.
Chris Poirier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Funaki looks to land a left hand but Poirier moved out of range nicely.
Poirier cracks Funaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poirier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poirier but Poirier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Poirier looks to land a combination. Funaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Funaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poirier.
Funaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Funaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Poirier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Funaki, into his guard.
Funaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poirier passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki tries to buck Poirier off but Poirier is having none of it.
Funaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Funaki tries to pass to full mount but Poirier defends it.
Poirier makes his way to full guard, as Funaki worked for a kimura.
Poirier scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poirier as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaneto Funaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poirier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poirier wants it to stay on the feet.
Funaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Poirier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funaki.
Funaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Poirier tries to sprawl out of it but Funaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poirier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Poirier dives on top into guard.
Poirier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poirier stopping the sweep attempt from Funaki.
Funaki is working an open guard so Poirier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Funaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poirier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funaki somewhat.
Funaki shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Poirier finds it's way through Funaki's defenses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funaki.
Funaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Poirier wants to get back to his feet but Funaki drags him back down.
Funaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Funaki lands an elbow.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Poirier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Poirier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Funaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poirier.
Poirier lands a two punch combo.
Funaki throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funaki tries for a takedown but Poirier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Funaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Funaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Funaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Poirier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Funaki's guard! Nice work there by Poirier!
Funaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Poirier has picked Funaki up and slammed him! Funaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Poirier manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Poirier is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Funaki is trying to escape the mount.
Poirier stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Poirier misses with an uppercut. Funaki saw that one coming.
Funaki fails with the takedown.
Chris Poirier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poirier as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaneto Funaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown but Poirier shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poirier.
Chris Poirier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poirier misses with a straight right.
Funaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Funaki with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Poirier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funaki.
Poirier staying out of range there.
Poirier stuffs the takedown attempt from Funaki. Funaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Poirier scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poirier sizes up Funaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poirier scores with the left hand. Funaki knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirier loads up on a big right hand but Funaki slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poirier.
Funaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poirier to the mat! Poirier manages to get full guard.
Funaki forces his way into half guard.
Kamaneto Funaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funaki trying to control from Poirier's half guard. Poirier has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Funaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Poirier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Funaki, into his guard.
Funaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chris Poirier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirier gets to his feet - Funaki follows without any prompting.
Funaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poirier.
Poirier fails to land with a series of punches.
Poirier lands with a good body shot.
Kamaneto Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funaki is defended easily by Poirier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki scores a takedown into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Poirier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poirier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Poirier!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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