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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roderick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes into the arena with Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine blaring out of the sound system. Jenkins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Uppercut--2pac. Roderick Jenkins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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153 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roderick Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funkyama.
Mega Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Funkyama scores with a four punch combination!
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Funkyama with a series of wild strikes but Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funkyama moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Funkyama throws a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funkyama trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenkins is controlling Funkyama's posture.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Funkyama gets a double leg takedown into Jenkins's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins controls Funkyama momentarily but Funkyama frees himself.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Funkyama misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkyama is defended easily by Jenkins.
Funkyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jenkins.
Funkyama fails with the takedown.
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkyama. Funkyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Funkyama lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jenkins's half guard.
Funkyama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Funkyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins makes his way to full guard, as Funkyama worked for a kimura.
Jenkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funkyama won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Funkyama scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funkyama postures up in Jenkins's guard and throws a big left but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
Funkyama throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Funkyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Funkyama shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Funkyama with that takedown attempt.
Funkyama throws a leg kick that misses.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama fails with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a good low kick that Funkyama was not able to check.
Jenkins moves out of range as Funkyama strikes.
Funkyama misses the jab.
Funkyama misses with a body kick.
Jenkins gets caught napping as Funkyama dives in and scores a takedown. Jenkins manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama throws a big elbow that misses.
Jenkins pulls Funkyama in close to prevent any damage.
Funkyama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jenkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funkyama prevents Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Funkyama postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roderick Jenkins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Funkyama clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Funkyama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Funkyama checks a leg kick nicely.
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkyama.
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Funkyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Funkyama moves out of range of the body kick from Jenkins.
Funkyama checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Funkyama misses with a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Jenkins tries to work over Funkyama's front leg with a kick but Funkyama checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Funkyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jenkins.
Funkyama is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jenkins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Funkyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Funkyama tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Funkyama throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Funkyama throws out a leg kick but Jenkins moves out of range and Funkyama only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Funkyama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkyama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Funkyama showed some decent athleticism there.
Funkyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Jenkins is in trouble now - Funkyama has advanced to mount!
Funkyama landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jenkins's face.
Jenkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Funkyama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Funkyama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jenkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Funkyama's knee momentarily.
Funkyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Funkyama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jenkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama throws a leg kick
and Funkyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Funkyama moves out of range.
Jenkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jenkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Funkyama persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama misses with a low kick.
Jenkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Funkyama rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jenkins.
Funkyama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mega Funkyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkyama scores with a leg kick.
Funkyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins leaves Funkyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Funkyama avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funkyama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jenkins checks it well.
Roderick Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a left to the body.
Jenkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a high kick!
Funkyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Funkyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkyama off to one side.
Funkyama shoots and misses
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jenkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
Jenkins is looking to chop away at Funkyama's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Funkyama.
Funkyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Funkyama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Funkyama darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but Funkyama has him pressed against the cage.
Funkyama wants to take the fight to the mat but Jenkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Jenkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Funkyama thuds a left hand into Jenkins's body.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mega Funkyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funkyama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jenkins.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Roderick Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Horrible takedown by Funkyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins which made him look bad.
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Funkyama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jenkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Funkyama 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
After the big win, Mega Funkyama made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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