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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the ring accompanied by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Funkyama circles away easily
and Funkyama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez 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.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funkyama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Funkyama has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Funkyama looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Funkyama wants to take Alvarez's back but he can't do it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alvarez turns into him and now he's in Funkyama's guard.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez stands and throws Funkyama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Funkyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Funkyama is defending well.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Funkyama blocks the move with his legs.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Funkyama is working away.
Funkyama is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Alvarez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Funkyama is on top in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama forces his way into half guard.
Funkyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funkyama.
Alvarez wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control from Alvarez's half guard. Alvarez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Funkyama pushes down on Alvarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Funkyama is looking to advance position but Alvarez won't allow it.
Funkyama trying to advance position but Alvarez counters by regaining guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alvarez is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Funkyama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alvarez sneaks back into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funkyama wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Funkyama tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Funkyama has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Funkyama, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Funkyama against the ropes but Funkyama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Funkyama pushes Alvarez against the ropes but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Funkyama sprawls well.
Funkyama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
Alvarez moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Funkyama has control of an arm but Alvarez manages to advance to Funkyama's back!
Alvarez gets his hands free as Funkyama looks to control.
Alvarez looking for the choke from the back.
Alvarez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alvarez is trying to stick to Funkyama's back but Funkyama is turning into Alvarez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alvarez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Funkyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alvarez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Funkyama keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Funkyama is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Funkyama has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Alvarez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funkyama goes for an armbar but Alvarez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Funkyama dives on top into guard.
Funkyama stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Funkyama passes into half guard.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Funkyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Funkyama is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Alvarez won't be happy about that!
Funkyama goes for an armbar but Alvarez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alvarez.
Alvarez trying to move into half guard but instead Funkyama has managed to sweep!
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkyama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama working a defensive guard here.
Funkyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Funkyama tries to pass to full mount but Alvarez defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkyama works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama moves to his opponent's back but Alvarez bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Funkyama.
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!
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Funkyama.
Alvarez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alvarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Funkyama passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Funkyama has a good base and remains in mount.
Funkyama is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Alvarez is in real trouble.
Funkyama controlling well, preventing Alvarez from escaping the position.
Funkyama looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Alvarez is controlling Funkyama 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez being controlled here momentarily.
Alvarez slips nicely into half guard.
Funkyama tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez wants to control but Funkyama is keeping him busy.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Funkyama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Funkyama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Funkyama is defending the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Funkyama misses with a takedown
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Funkyama defends it well.
Funkyama is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Funkyama wants to control the action here but instead Alvarez manages to pass to full mount!
Funkyama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkyama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez postures up.
Funkyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Funkyama is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Funkyama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Funkyama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Funkyama's head to control him but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mega Funkyama did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Funkyama didn't expect that.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Funkyama wants to hit a switch here but Alvarez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Funkyama there!
Funkyama is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Funkyama has given up his back. Will we see Alvarez going for some submissions?
Alvarez working for a choke but Funkyama is defending well.
Funkyama is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Alvarez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Funkyama knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Funkyama for a finish.
Funkyama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alvarez's guard. Nice work there by Funkyama.
Funkyama is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Funkyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funkyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Funkyama has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Funkyama defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Funkyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Funkyama stalling away here and it's allowed Alvarez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Funkyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvarez is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mega Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez prevents Funkyama from taking his back.
Funkyama wants to finish this one by submission but Alvarez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Funkyama.
Alvarez tries to control Funkyama's body but Funkyama pushes him off. Alvarez squirms to his side and now Funkyama has his back!
Funkyama is trying to stick to Alvarez's back but Alvarez is turning into Funkyama. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Funkyama's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alvarez.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funkyama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funkyama is looking to take Alvarez's back but instead Alvarez gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Alvarez is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Funkyama defends it nicely.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkyama somewhat.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funkyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Funkyama defends the submission attempt.
Funkyama tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control.
Alvarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Funkyama rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alvarez's guard! Nice work there by Funkyama!
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funkyama defends well.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but instead Funkyama has moved into half guard.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
Funkyama frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Alvarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Alvarez wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Alvarez is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Funkyama has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Alvarez taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Mega Funkyama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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