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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mari Ore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ore's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Pack - My Girl Got A Girl Too. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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172 cm
28
182 lbs
13 - 18 - 0 |
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155 cm
28
184 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful |
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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
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mari Ore! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 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 drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Funky is working Ore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Ore is trying to keep Funky in close.
Ore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ore can't keep his opponent in guard - Funky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Funky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Funky is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Funky is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funky. Ore is trying to get back to full guard. Ore is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Funky working over Ore with some ground and pound. Ore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Funky sitting and controlling from the half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Funky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Funky passes to full mount! Funky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ore looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Funky controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Funky looking to finish Ore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ore!
Ore is rocked! Ore is looking to get to half guard. Funky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Whack. That's a big, big shot from Funky! Ore is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Funky! A less than humble Ben Funky misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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