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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John The Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Pitbull comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, John The Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - The Pitbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funktastic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Pitbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Funktastic.
It looks like John The Pitbull has been cut.
Funktastic checks a leg kick.
Funktastic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funktastic throws a leg kick but The Pitbull moved away.
The Pitbull throws an overhand right that lands on Funktastic's shoulder, as Funktastic tries to avoid the shot.
The Pitbull misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The Pitbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funktastic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic moves away from the strike by The Pitbull.
Funktastic misses with a double jab.
The Pitbull tries to clinch but Funktastic is having none of it.
Funktastic misses with a straight right.
Funktastic moves into range and clinches up with The Pitbull.
The Pitbull wants to get back to striking at distance but Funktastic won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Pitbull breaks from the clinch.
Funktastic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Funktastic throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Pitbull counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Funktastic misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funktastic. The Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funktastic throws a hook but The Pitbull avoids it easily.
The Pitbull thuds his right hand into Funktastic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funktastic scores with a jab.
The Pitbull takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funktastic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Pitbull on the side of the head.
The Pitbull stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Pitbull wants it to stay on the feet.
Funktastic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Pitbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funktastic tries to work over The Pitbull's front leg with a kick but The Pitbull checks it.
Funktastic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Pitbull.
Funktastic looks to land a right hand but The Pitbull moved out of range.
Funktastic stalks The Pitbull and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Pitbull's face. The Pitbull staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from The Pitbull. Those never looked like landing.
Funktastic lands with an overhand left.
Funktastic fails with the takedown.
The Pitbull moves out of range as Funktastic strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funktastic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Funktastic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Funktastic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Pitbull misses with a takedown attempt - Funktastic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Funktastic shoots in for a double leg but The Pitbull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Pitbull walks into a straight right hand from Funktastic.
The Pitbull has managed to clinch.
The Pitbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Pitbull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funktastic lands with an overhand left.
Funktastic throws a hook but The Pitbull avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic missing with a left hand there. The Pitbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch but Funktastic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by The Pitbull.
Left hook, right uppercut from Funktastic.
The Pitbull is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Pitbull lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Funktastic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Funktastic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch lands to the side of The Pitbull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh The Pitbull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Funktastic. That's going to slow The Pitbull down.
The Pitbull checks a leg kick nicely.
The Pitbull seems to have got his legs back now.
Funktastic slips under a jab.
The Pitbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on The Pitbull's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Pitbull works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Funktastic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Pitbull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on The Pitbull's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Funktastic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funktastic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Pitbull looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Funktastic wants to improve his position but The Pitbull is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The Pitbull seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Pitbull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Pitbull seems to be working for a kimura but Funktastic defends the submission attempt.
Funktastic looking for submissions off his back.
Funktastic gets full guard.
Funktastic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funktastic can't keep his opponent in guard - The Pitbull advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Pitbull works his way into side control.
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.
Funktastic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Pitbull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Pitbull has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The Pitbull throws a series of punches but Funktastic moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funktastic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Pitbull throws an overhand right that lands on Funktastic's shoulder, as Funktastic tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull throws a head kick that half lands.
Funktastic tests The Pitbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John The Pitbull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Pitbull drops Funktastic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Funktastic looks back up at him and smiles so The Pitbull waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Funktastic is rocked!
A combination from Funktastic does no damage.
Funktastic throws a nice looking combination but The Pitbull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Funktastic slips a jab and a cross from The Pitbull.
The Pitbull throws a hook but Funktastic avoids it easily.
Funktastic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Pitbull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funktastic.
Funktastic is still on wobbly legs! Can The Pitbull finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Funktastic.
Funktastic seems to have recovered his senses.
The Pitbull moves into the clinch.
Funktastic has a couple of punches blocked by The Pitbull.
Funktastic misses with some punches.
The Pitbull looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Funktastic goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Pitbull prevents it.
The Pitbull looking for a takedown.
Funktastic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Pitbull is working for takedown but Funktastic is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Pitbull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funktastic gets caught napping as The Pitbull dives in and scores a takedown. Funktastic manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Funktastic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Pitbull passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The Pitbull decides to stand up, so the ref orders Funktastic to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Funktastic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funktastic.
The Pitbull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mr Funktastic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Pitbull looks to land a body kick but Funktastic moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic stuffs the takedown attempt from The Pitbull. The Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Pitbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Pitbull has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Pitbull there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Pitbull wants to clinch up but Funktastic keeps it at a distance.
The Pitbull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funktastic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Pitbull swivels and escapes.
Funktastic throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Funktastic lands a two punch combo.
Funktastic's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Pitbull under the eye.
The Pitbull blocks a low kick nicely.
Funktastic missing with a left hand there. The Pitbull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Funktastic tries to work over The Pitbull's front leg with a kick but The Pitbull checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Pitbull dives in and scores a takedown into Funktastic's guard.
Funktastic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Pitbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funktastic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funktastic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Pitbull wants to control from the top but Funktastic keeps moving.
The Pitbull drops back looking for a leg! Funktastic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Funktastic manages to kick The Pitbull off! The Pitbull jumps back into Funktastic's guard.
Funktastic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Pitbull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Pitbull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Pitbull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pitbull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Funktastic has his foot on The Pitbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Pitbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Funktastic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
John The Pitbull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funktastic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Pitbull landing some decent shots from guard.
The Pitbull works over Funktastic with some ground and pound from guard.
The Pitbull working some strikes from top position.
The Pitbull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Pitbull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funktastic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Pitbull has managed to get both his arms back between Funktastic's legs - danger averted.
The Pitbull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Pitbull gets to his feet - Funktastic follows without any prompting.
The Pitbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Funktastic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic connects with a looping right hand.
Funktastic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funktastic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Pitbull is out of range.
Funktastic throws a lazy right hand but The Pitbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Pitbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Pitbull moves away from the strike by Funktastic.
Funktastic lands a jab to the head.
Funktastic shoots for a takedown but The Pitbull saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funktastic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Pitbull tries to avoid it but Funktastic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Pitbull to the ground. The Pitbull escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Pitbull throws the left hand but Funktastic avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull scores with a decent looking hook.
The Pitbull shoots in but Funktastic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Pitbull throws a hook but Funktastic avoids it easily.
Funktastic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull misses with a wild combination.
The Pitbull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Pitbull had his way with Mr Funktastic in that round.
The cut man is working on John The Pitbull's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Pitbull closes the distance and pushes Funktastic back into the cage.
The Pitbull gets underhooks to prevent Funktastic's takedown attempt.
Funktastic tries to throw a body punch but The Pitbull avoids it by throwing Funktastic back against the cage.
The Pitbull is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Funktastic can't fight it off and eventually The Pitbull manages to take the fight to the floor. Funktastic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Funktastic looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Pitbull is one step ahead there.
The Pitbull wants to control from the top but Funktastic keeps moving.
The Pitbull won't allow Funktastic to sweep him here.
The Pitbull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Pitbull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Funktastic's head.
The Pitbull passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Funktastic tries to buck The Pitbull off but The Pitbull is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic regains half guard.
The Pitbull is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Funktastic defends it well.
Funktastic manages to get to full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Funktastic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Pitbull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funktastic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funktastic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Pitbull's guard.
Funktastic throwing strikes from guard but The Pitbull blocks nicely.
Funktastic won't allow The Pitbull to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Pitbull kicks Funktastic off and gets to his feet.
Funktastic pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Pitbull is out of range and Funktastic settles back down.
Funktastic misses with a takedown attempt - The Pitbull sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Pitbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funktastic misses with an uppercut.
The Pitbull connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Pitbull shoots for a double leg takedown but Funktastic sprawls well. He's pushed The Pitbull's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Pitbull tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Funktastic.
The Pitbull throws a big shot that misses.
The Pitbull misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by The Pitbull.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic lands a body shot.
The Pitbull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funktastic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Pitbull checks the leg kick.
Funktastic catches The Pitbull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Pitbull throws a right hand that Funktastic ducks under and follows up with a left that Funktastic also avoids with ease.
Funktastic thumps The Pitbull with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John The Pitbull showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Pitbull has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for John The Pitbull!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for John The Pitbull!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for John The Pitbull!
John The Pitbull wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John The Pitbull made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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