PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funke comes to the cage accompanied by never gonna stop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Funke
vs
Funky

188 cm
27
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

155 cm
27
184 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Funky!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funky dives in and grabs Funke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funke pushes down on Funky's head and hops out.

Funke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Funky won't allow Funke to get back to his feet.

Funky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Funke dives on top into guard.
Funky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funke manages to get himself to full guard.
Funke is looking to stand up but Funky isn't so interested in that idea.
Funky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Funky wants to pass the guard but Funke is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke wants to stand up but Funky is controlling him.
Funky wants to control from the top but Funke keeps moving.
Funke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Funke tries to get out of the position.
Funke wants to stand up but Funky is controlling him.
Funky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Funky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funky stops Funke from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Funky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Funke misses.
Funky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Funke pinned against the cage. Funke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Funke misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funky tries to clinch up.
Funky dives in and grabs Funke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funke pushes down on Funky's head and hops out.
Cody Funke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funky.
Funky wants to clinch.
Funky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Funke swivels and escapes.
Funky walks into a straight right hand from Funke.

Funke gets caught flat footed, as Funky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funky throwing strikes from guard but Funke blocks nicely.
Funky trying to control but Funke is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Funke wants to get back to his feet but Funky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Funky trying to control but Funke is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ben Funky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Funky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Funke defends it nicely.
Funke throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Funky needs to keep his hands up - Funke had a free shot at his head there.
Funky fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Funky or perhaps it was just good defense by Funke which made him look bad.
Funke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funky.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Funke.
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!
Funky tries for a takedown but Funke circles away easily
and Funke counters with a series of strikes. Funky will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cody Funke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Funke feints and as Funky raises his hands in defense, Funke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ben Funky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funke trying to control but Funky is working from the bottom.
Funke looking to pass the guard.
Funke trying to control but Funky is working from the bottom.
Funke wants to pass the guard but Funky is keeping the position.
Funke looking to sit in guard and control but Funky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funky looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funke wants to stand up but Funky is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Funke wriggles free and stands up.
Funky wants to clinch up but Funke keeps it at a distance.
Cody Funke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funke looks for a takedown but Funky sprawls well.

Funky looking to score a takedown here. Funke is defending well but Funky drives through and ends up in Funke's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Funky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funke is not content to let Funky control the position.
Funky throwing shots but Funke is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Funky prevents Funke from standing back up.
Funky throwing shots but Funke is blocking nicely.
Funky wants to pass to mount but Funke is defending the position.
Funky lands strikes from half guard.
Funky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funke's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke pushes Funky off looking to stand but Funky dives back in and keeps control.
Funky is looking to advance position but Funke won't allow it.

Funke pushes Funky off and gets back to his feet.
Funky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funke as he jumps to the side.
Funky shoots in and drives through. Funke sprawls well.
Funke dives in and grabs Funky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funky pushes down on Funke's head and hops out.
Funke slaps away a takedown attempt from Funky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cody Funke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funky.
Funky is looking to clinch but Funke is avoiding it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Funky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Funky asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Funky remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Funky prevents Funke from escaping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funky is looking to take a break and control but Funke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Funky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Funke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Funky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Funke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funky somewhat.
Funke swats away the attempt to clinch by Funky.
Funky has a takedown stuffed.
Funky shoots in for a takedown but Funke shows good takedown defense.
Cody Funke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funky.
Funky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funky shoots in but Funke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Funky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funke as he jumps to the side.
Funky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Funke to counter with a crisp jab.
Funky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Funke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Funke shoots for a takedown but Funky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funke throws a series of punches but Funky moves out of range.
Funky shoots for a double leg takedown but Funke sprawls well. He's pushed Funky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funke.
Funky fails with a takedown attempt.
Funky shoots in and drives through. Funke sprawls well.

Funke gets a double leg takedown into Funky's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funky wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funke trying to control the position from guard on top but Funky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Funky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke wants to control from the top but Funky keeps moving.
Funke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funky is keeping the position for now.
Funke is working hard here to advance position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Funky misses with a takedown

and Funke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Funke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Funke wants to control for a moment but Funky uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funke wants to free his trapped foot but Funky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funky trying to control from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funke passes to full mount!
Funke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Funke thowing shots but they're missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Funke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Funke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Funke!