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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seed - By Sublime. Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Colin Hendry is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Hendry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendry lands with a hook. Funkyama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hendry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hendry missing with a left hand there. Funkyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funkyama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hendry. Hendry obviously looking to wear him down.
Funkyama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Hendry as Funkyama shoots in.
Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hendry.
Hendry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Funkyama scores with a jab. Hendry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Funkyama connects with a looping right hand.
Hendry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hendry throws a lazy right hand but Funkyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hendry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funkyama is in Hendry's guard.
Funkyama being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
Funkyama distracts Hendry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hendry looking to control.
Hendry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hendry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funkyama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Funkyama trying to control but Hendry is working from the bottom.
Hendry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama stopping the sweep attempt from Hendry.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendry is retaining full guard.
Hendry 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hendry.
Hendry just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hendry did well to prevent Funkyama getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendry is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama is thwarting Hendry's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkyama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hendry blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funkyama.
Funkyama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendry is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but Hendry defending well.
Funkyama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hendry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Funkyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Funkyama in particular looking to stall.
Funkyama thows a huge punch but Hendry dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendry's head.
Hendry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funkyama is working away from the top position though.
Hendry is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Funkyama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendry's head.
Funkyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hendry wants to get back to full guard but Funkyama has mounted him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama unloads with some shots from mount but Hendry bucks and avoids them well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendry is squirming around, avoiding Funkyama's attempts to control the action.
Hendry tries to lock up and control but Funkyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mega Funkyama will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Hendry misses.
Funkyama misses with a straight left.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Hendry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendry misses with a lunging right hand
and Funkyama counters with a left to the body.
Hendry lands an overhand right.
Hendry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funkyama at a distance.
Hendry missing with a left hand there. Funkyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mega Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendry throws a hook but Funkyama avoids it easily.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funkyama lands with a right hand.
Hendry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkyama.
Hendry throws a jab when Funkyama was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hendry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hendry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funkyama sitting in guard here, content to control.
Funkyama lands a couple of digs.
Hendry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
Hendry trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Hendry is keeping the position.
Funkyama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hendry's head.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hendry wants to sweep here but Funkyama controlling him for the moment.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Funkyama is fighting to break Hendry's control of his arms but Hendry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hendry keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funkyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hendry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funkyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendry has wrist control.
Hendry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funkyama throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funkyama on the ground.
Funkyama slips nicely into half guard.
Hendry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkyama is keen to just control but Hendry is a slippery customer.
Hendry trying to hold on to Funkyama's head to control him but Funkyama postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hendry is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkyama is just content to waste time from the top position. Hendry takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Funkyama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Funkyama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendry is pulling down on Funkyama's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mega Funkyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Funkyama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hendry is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
Funkyama throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendry is pulling down on Funkyama's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Funkyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Funkyama trying to control the position but Hendry is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
Hendry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Funkyama tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hendry avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Funkyama.
Funkyama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hendry is trying to improve his position.
Hendry is working hard here to advance position.
Hendry is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Colin Hendry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hendry is looking to reverse the position.
Hendry regains half guard.
Mega Funkyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funkyama is nestled in close to Hendry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendry is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hendry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hendry controls Funkyama momentarily but Funkyama frees himself.
Funkyama working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hendry's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendry wants to control the position but Funkyama says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Funkyama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Funkyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funkyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funkyama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hendry keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Hendry is trying to control the position but Funkyama postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hendry holds on and takes a little breather.
Hendry controls Funkyama momentarily but Funkyama frees himself.
Mega Funkyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hendry dives on top into guard.
Funkyama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hendry stacks Funkyama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hendry!
Funkyama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hendry trying to control from the bottom.
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!
Funkyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hendry is just riding it out for now. Funkyama eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Hendry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Funkyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Funkyama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama made sure to mention his sponsor, Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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FIGHT
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