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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zemli Funtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Te Huna is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chevelle-Jars. Zemli Funtov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. James Te Huna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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188 cm
30
219 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zemli Funtov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Huna tries for a takedown but Funtov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Te Huna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Funtov, pushing him back against the cage.
Te Huna breaks from the clinch.
Te Huna closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Funtov's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Te Huna looking to pass the guard.
Funtov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Te Huna is one step ahead there.
Funtov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funtov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Te Huna.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Te Huna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Te Huna passes Funtov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Te Huna throws some wild stikes that Funtov manages to avoid easily.
Te Huna working Funtov over with strikes here.
Te Huna with shots to the head and body - Funtov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Funtov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Funtov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Te Huna tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Te Huna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Funtov is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funtov blocking the ground and pound.
Te Huna is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Funtov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Funtov!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funtov is in close to Te Huna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funtov lands a couple of digs.
Te Huna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funtov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Te Huna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Te Huna is working for a kimura but Funtov is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funtov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Te Huna throws a strike but Funtov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Te Huna throwing strikes from guard but Funtov blocks nicely.
Te Huna pushes down on Funtov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna working the head and body with strikes.
Te Huna is trying to control the action in half guard but Funtov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Te Huna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funtov won't allow Te Huna to pass to mount.
Te Huna throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Funtov to regain full guard.
Funtov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at VIP / 16 Elite Coaches / 1000$ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Te Huna has gone for a leg lock! Funtov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Te Huna's guard.
Funtov won't allow Te Huna to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Te Huna dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funtov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Te Huna counters with a stiff right hand.
Te Huna tries to clinch up but Funtov circles away and keeps his distance.
Te Huna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Te Huna dives in for a single leg takedown but Funtov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Te Huna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Te Huna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Te Huna throws a series of punches but Funtov moves out of range.
Funtov tries for a takedown but Te Huna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Te Huna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Te Huna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funtov ducks right into an uppercut from Te Huna.
Funtov shoots in and drives through. Te Huna sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zemli Funtov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Te Huna leaves Funtov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Te Huna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funtov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Te Huna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Funtov!
Funtov blocking the ground and pound.
Te Huna looking to ground and pound but Funtov is blocking nicely.
Funtov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Te Huna throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Te Huna cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Te Huna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Funtov is looking to escape.
Te Huna landing strikes from the mount and Funtov is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Te Huna is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Funtov is surviving well by controlling Te Huna's body position as best he can.
Te Huna looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funtov tries to reverse the position but Te Huna maintains control.
Te Huna sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Te Huna is landing with some decent strikes but Funtov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Te Huna thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
James Te Huna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funtov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Te Huna locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Funtov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Te Huna!
Jumping up and down and very excited, James Te Huna waved his t-shirt featuring Elite Canadian Threads's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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