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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Officer Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Funkyama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Officer Franklin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Officer Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franklin pinned against the cage. Franklin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Franklin as he connects with a hook.
Funkyama shoots in and drives through. Franklin sprawls well.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franklin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franklin.
Franklin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funkyama.
Funkyama slips a jab and a cross from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
Franklin misses with a leg kick.
Franklin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Funkyama counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Funkyama, as that shot connected.
Franklin looks to clinch
and Funkyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franklin swings for the body but Funkyama moves out of range.
Franklin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Funkyama checks it well.
Franklin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funkyama has time to react.
Franklin pushes Funkyama up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franklin avoids it.
Franklin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Funkyama misses with a knee strike.
Funkyama digs a right hand underneath Franklin's ribcage. Franklin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funkyama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franklin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franklin pushes Funkyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funkyama wants a takedown but no success here.
Franklin wants to get back to striking at distance but Funkyama won't allow it.
Franklin being controlled against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funkyama blocks a body shot from Franklin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama digs a right hand into Franklin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franklin's gas tank.
Franklin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funkyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funkyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franklin trying to stall but Funkyama improves his position.
Franklin lands a body shot.
Funkyama trying to stall but Franklin improves his position.
Funkyama tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Funkyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funkyama lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Franklin.
Franklin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Funkyama stalling against the cage.
Franklin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franklin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Funkyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Franklin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franklin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Funkyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Franklin can't find room to land a body shot as Funkyama controls the action.
Funkyama throws a head punch that misses.
Funkyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funkyama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Franklin regains guard.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin pushes Funkyama off and scrambles back to his feet.
Funkyama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Franklin.
Funkyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funkyama defending well as Franklin loads up on a big left hand.
Franklin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funkyama tries to pull guard but Franklin won't allow it.
Funkyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franklin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Funkyama tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Franklin effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franklin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franklin taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Officer Franklin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franklin scores with a three punch combo!
Franklin scores with a nice right hand.
Funkyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Funkyama feints and as Franklin raises his hands in defense, Funkyama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Franklin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama working for a triangle but Franklin defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin preventing the sweep.
Franklin passes Funkyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franklin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Funkyama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin controlling the pace.
Funkyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but Franklin is controlling well.
Funkyama manages to get to full guard.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
Funkyama is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Franklin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Funkyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama working some strikes from top position.
Mega Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franklin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
Funkyama manages to get to full guard.
Funkyama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
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.
Mega Funkyama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Funkyama as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Funkyama. Beautiful body shot.
Franklin misses with a hook
and Funkyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Funkyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama missing with a left hand there. Franklin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franklin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franklin defends it nicely.
Franklin misses with a looping right.
Funkyama shoots in but Franklin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franklin moves out of range as Funkyama strikes.
Funkyama shoots in but Franklin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Officer Franklin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. Funkyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Funkyama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Franklin throws a shot from downtown. Funkyama moves away and avoids it.
Funkyama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Franklin misses.
Funkyama staying out of range there.
Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franklin.
Franklin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Funkyama's head backwards.
Franklin throws a leg kick but Funkyama checks it.
Funkyama tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama shoots for a takedown but Franklin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funkyama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Franklin counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin lands with a straight right. Funkyama didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funkyama.
Franklin lands a right hook to the body.
Funkyama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch lands to the side of Franklin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Funkyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Franklin which made him look bad.
Franklin throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Franklin avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franklin tests Funkyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Officer Franklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin cracks a nice hook into Funkyama's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin jabs at Funkyama's body.
Franklin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Franklin works Funkyama's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franklin lands with an overhand left.
Funkyama throws an overhand right that lands on Franklin's shoulder, as Franklin tries to avoid the shot.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
Funkyama takes one to the chin there.
Funkyama looks to land a right hand but Franklin moved out of range.
Franklin thows a body shot but no joy.
Funkyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franklin takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Funkyama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama throws a jab when Franklin was well out of range.
Franklin misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Funkyama.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Funkyama keeps it at a distance.
Franklin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funkyama.
Funkyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin tries a low kick but Funkyama avoids it.
Franklin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funkyama lands with a straight right. Franklin didn't see that one coming.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
Franklin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franklin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkyama.
Franklin misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Officer Franklin really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Funkyama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkyama stays in close to Franklin's body and controls the position.
Funkyama throws a big right hand that misses.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mega Funkyama wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Funkyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franklin pinned against the cage. Franklin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Funkyama misses with a looping left.
Franklin takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Funkyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funkyama is in Franklin's guard.
Funkyama won't allow Franklin to sweep him here.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mega Funkyama just wasn't active enough.
Funkyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a low kick.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin misses with a hook.
Franklin lands with a good body shot.
Franklin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Funkyama avoids them all with ease.
Franklin misses the jab.
Funkyama looks to throw the jab but Franklin is out of range.
Funkyama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franklin to the mat! Franklin manages to get full guard.
Franklin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funkyama throws an elbow that misses. Franklin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Funkyama's guard. Nice move by Franklin!
Funkyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Franklin tries to stand but Funkyama is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama controlling Franklin's posture.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama had his way with Officer Franklin in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Franklin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin swinging wildly here.
Funkyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funkyama is in Franklin's guard.
Funkyama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama landing with the ground and pound.
Funkyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin pulls Funkyama in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin is trying to hold Funkyama in close to prevent damage but Funkyama has managed to pass into half guard.
Funkyama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Funkyama wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it.
Funkyama 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.
Franklin wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Funkyama misses with a head shot. Franklin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control the position.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Funkyama throws an elbow that misses. Franklin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Funkyama's guard. Nice move by Franklin!
Funkyama striking from the bottom here.
Funkyama wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin slips nicely into half guard.
Funkyama is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.
Franklin slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funkyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Funkyama showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama retains his featherweight title!
Mega Funkyama managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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hype
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