Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: XF 19
Date: Jul 24, 2019

#R1#
Grizzly misses with an uppercut. Funkhouser saw that one coming.#TD2#
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Funkhouser passes to side control.
Grizzly is trying to get back to his feet.
Funkhouser tries to move into full mount but can't pass Grizzly's legs. #SUB2#
Funkhouser looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Funkhouser goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grizzly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Funkhouser's guard! Nice work there by Grizzly! #T1#
Funkhouser controls Grizzly momentarily but Grizzly frees himself. #SUB2#
Funkhouser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grizzly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grizzly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grizzly throws a strike but Funkhouser rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Grizzly wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkhouser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grizzly is keeping the position for now.
Funkhouser passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Funkhouser working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Grizzly is trying to improve his position.
Grizzly is not content to let Funkhouser control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grizzly tries to improve position but can't.
Funkhouser has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Grizzly!
Grizzly's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3#
Grizzly is working to get back to half guard.
Grizzly tries to buck Funkhouser off but he can't manage it.
Funkhouser wants to take Grizzly's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funkhouser swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grizzly is now in Funkhouser's guard. A big mistake from Funkhouser there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Funkhouser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Funkhouser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grizzly trying to stand up but can't free himself from Funkhouser's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Grizzly wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Funkhouser's closed guard. He's half up but Funkhouser has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Funkhouser pivots and extends the arm, Grizzly falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Funkhouser! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trenton Funkhouser!
Trenton Funkhouser spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: XF 14
Date: Jul 03, 2019

#R1#
Funkhouser tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Montana clinches up with Funkhouser and pushes him back against the cage.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funkhouser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Montana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Montana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funkhouser leaning his opponent against the cage.
Montana stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana stalling the fight.
Funkhouser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montana misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funkhouser backwards. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funkhouser takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana blocking some punches.
Funkhouser misses with some punches.
Funkhouser tries a body shot but Montana blocks it.
Funkhouser misses with some punches.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funkhouser misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funkhouser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funkhouser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funkhouser tries to pull guard but Montana won't allow it.
A short left from Funkhouser. #CUT2#
It looks like Coke Montana has been cut.
Funkhouser jumps guard but Montana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Funkhouser.
Funkhouser lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
Funkhouser misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana is looking to control Funkhouser's arms but Funkhouser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Montana has his back to the cage.
Montana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Montana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Montana gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Funkhouser wants to control but Montana is keeping busy.
Funkhouser tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Montana has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Funkhouser tries to hold on but Montana postures up.#T3#
Montana prevents Funkhouser from getting the reversal.
Funkhouser keeps trying to improve his position.
Funkhouser regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Montana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Funkhouser is trying to maintain the position but Montana is very close to passing his half guard.
Funkhouser tries to roll over but Montana keeps him under control.
Funkhouser works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Funkhouser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coke Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Funkhouser steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Montana. That one must have hurt.
Montana wants to clinch up but Funkhouser keeps it at a distance.
Coke Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funkhouser looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range.
Montana slips a jab from Funkhouser.#CL#
Montana moves into range and clinches up with Funkhouser.
Funkhouser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funkhouser lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Funkhouser turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Funkhouser manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Funkhouser goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Montana rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Funkhouser's guard! Nice work there by Montana!
Funkhouser wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Funkhouser working a defensive guard here.
Montana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funkhouser on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkhouser is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Funkhouser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montana dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Funkhouser wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Montana pushes his legs off easily.
Montana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funkhouser can do to turn this around?
Funkhouser working a defensive guard but Montana manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Funkhouser is trying to improve his position.
Coke Montana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montana taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Montana decides to stand back up. #T3##TD2#
Funkhouser shoots in and bounces Montana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Montana pushes Funkhouser off and gets back to his feet.
Montana tries to clinch but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Montana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Funkhouser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coke Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana walks into a stiff left hand from Funkhouser.#CL#
Montana closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funkhouser.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Funkhouser.
Montana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funkhouser tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Montana turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Montana manages to end up in side control.#T4#
Funkhouser manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Montana is trying to stand. #ES#
Montana has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Funkhouser is on him like a limpet, forcing Montana back against the cage.
Funkhouser tries to pull guard but Montana won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Funkhouser lands a body shot in the clinch.
Funkhouser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Montana is looking to control Funkhouser's arms but Funkhouser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Montana has his back to the cage.
Funkhouser misses with a punch on the inside.
Funkhouser misses with a body punch.
Funkhouser working aggressively here.
Coke Montana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
A head punch on the inside from Funkhouser fails to land.
Montana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Montana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coke Montana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Coke Montana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
#R3#
Funkhouser lands with a straight right. Montana didn't see that one coming.
Funkhouser lands a right hook to the body.
Montana wants to clinch.
Funkhouser throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Montana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Montana wants to stand but Funkhouser is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Montana's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Montana stands up from Funkhouser's guard - Montana perhaps looking for a knockout.
Montana tries to clinch up.#CL#
Montana rushes Funkhouser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Funkhouser.
Montana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funkhouser blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funkhouser cracks Montana with a nice body shot.
Funkhouser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Montana is defending well.
A short right from Funkhouser.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funkhouser.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funkhouser. #T2##TD#
Montana has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Funkhouser is trying to keep an underhook but Montana manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SU#
Montana gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Funkhouser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montana defends it well.#TD#
Funkhouser tries to sprawl but Montana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkhouser moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Funkhouser has his foot on Montana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montana works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkhouser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Funkhouser wants to pass to mount but Montana is defending the position. #T3#
Montana is concentrating on defense, preventing Funkhouser from advancing position. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funkhouser.
Funkhouser is looking to advance position but Montana won't allow it.
Trenton Funkhouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montana is looking for a sweep. Funkhouser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Montana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coke Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Funkhouser wants to work for an arm triangle but Montana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkhouser not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trenton Funkhouser.
I think Montana 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coke Montana!
An out of breath Coke Montana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: XF 9
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1#
Funkhouser connects with a nice looking jab.
Reilly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reilly throws a body punch but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Reilly slips a straight right by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly swings for the body but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Reilly misses with a shot to the body
enabling Funkhouser to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly moves forwards but Funkhouser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Funkhouser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reilly swivels and escapes.
Reilly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Funkhouser to score with a decent uppercut.
Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Funkhouser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Funkhouser scores with the left hand. Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Funkhouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Reilly throws a right and a left that Funkhouser avoids nicely.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Funkhouser with a nice cross.
Funkhouser scores with the left hand. Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Funkhouser slips a jab from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a jab.
Funkhouser takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Reilly misses.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser moves out of range of the strikes.
Funkhouser is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reilly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#TD2#
Funkhouser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funkhouser manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reilly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reilly postures up and lands a big shot to Funkhouser's brow.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Funkhouser has wrist control.
Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkhouser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Funkhouser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Funkhouser 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.
Reilly forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reilly connects with a nice short shot to Funkhouser's temple.
Reilly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reilly throws a strike but Funkhouser avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reilly is in close to Funkhouser's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkhouser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reilly postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funkhouser keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Funkhouser has wrist control.#T4#
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.
Reilly postures up in Funkhouser's guard and throws a big left but Funkhouser blocks it.
Reilly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
Reilly wants to pass the guard but Funkhouser is keeping the position.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Funkhouser keeps moving.
Reilly pushes down on Funkhouser's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Funkhouser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Funkhouser might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice straight punches there by Funkhouser. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funkhouser.
Funkhouser shoots in but no luck this time.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Funkhouser saw that one coming.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funkhouser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
Funkhouser lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Funkhouser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkhouser.
Reilly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Funkhouser counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funkhouser.#T1#
Reilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Reilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reilly.
A jab from Funkhouser finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
A lazy left from Funkhouser finds it's target.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkhouser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly. #TD2#
Funkhouser drives through with a takedown into Reilly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reilly wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Funkhouser is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Funkhouser seems to be looking for submissions.
Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Funkhouser is very close to passing his half guard.
Reilly tries to get to full guard but Funkhouser has control of the leg.
Reilly trying to hold on to Funkhouser's head to control him but Funkhouser postures up. #T2#
Reilly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reilly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Funkhouser controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Funkhouser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reilly dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Iain Reilly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Reilly throwing strikes from guard but Funkhouser blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
Reilly throws an elbow that misses. Funkhouser uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reilly's guard. Nice move by Funkhouser!#REVB##SUB#
Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funkhouser defends well.#SUB#
Reilly has an active guard here but Funkhouser has managed to pass into half guard.
Reilly manages to get to full guard.
Funkhouser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Funkhouser from controlling successfully.
Funkhouser passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reilly holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Funkhouser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is working for a kimura but Reilly is defending it quite comfortably.
Funkhouser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trenton Funkhouser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Funkhouser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funkhouser misses with a straight right.
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funkhouser doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Funkhouser finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Reilly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funkhouser scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reilly doesn't seem bothered though.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkhouser moves away.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkhouser is defended easily by Reilly.
Funkhouser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Funkhouser ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkhouser. Funkhouser gets slowly back to his feet.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Funkhouser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iain Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Funkhouser.
Funkhouser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Reilly misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funkhouser! But no joy.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Funkhouser connects with a right hand. Reilly shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Funkhouser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly with a nice cross.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Funkhouser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
Iain Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Funkhouser scores with a punch to the head.
Funkhouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funkhouser fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reilly on the side of the head.
Funkhouser throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Funkhouser works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkhouser.
Funkhouser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reilly defends it well.
Reilly swings for the body but Funkhouser moves out of range.
A left lands for Funkhouser.
Funkhouser's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.#TD2#
Funkhouser shoots in and bounces Reilly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Reilly wants to sweep here but Funkhouser controlling him for the moment.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Reilly can't keep his opponent in guard - Funkhouser advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Funkhouser 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.
Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trenton Funkhouser.
I think Funkhouser has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trenton Funkhouser!
A less than humble Trenton Funkhouser misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Scores throws a predictable looking body shot
and Funkhouser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scores looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Scores shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking to cinch up a triangle. Scores throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Funkhouser's body to avoid the submission. Funkhouser has instead reached around Scores's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Funkhouser arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trenton Funkhouser!
A very excited looking Trenton Funkhouser rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Funkhouser slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Funkhouser feinted with a counter takedown.
Martin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Funkhouser is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Martin rushes Funkhouser and presses him up against the cage.
Martin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martin takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Martin gets control of Funkhouser's arms and successfully pulls guard. Martin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Funkhouser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Funkhouser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Funkhouser 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Martin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Funkhouser working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Funkhouser easily slips into full mount!
Funkhouser moves to the back. #SUB#
Funkhouser has got one arm under Martin's chin. This could be trouble... Martin trying to control the other hand but Funkhouser gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Martin has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trenton Funkhouser!
A less than humble Trenton Funkhouser misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 180
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Funkhouser has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bull.
Funkhouser keeps the fight on the outside.
Bull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funkhouser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funkhouser connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funkhouser. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funkhouser lands a body shot.
Funkhouser missing with a left hand there. Bull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bull tried to counter with a leg kick but Funkhouser avoided it.
Funkhouser misses with a lunging right hand
and Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkhouser walks into a stiff left hand from Bull.
Funkhouser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bull. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkhouser is defended easily by Bull.
It looked like Bull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Funkhouser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Funkhouser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bull connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bull moves out of range as Funkhouser strikes.
Bull tried to counter with a leg kick but Funkhouser avoided it.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull connects with a body shot that sends Funkhouser's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Funkhouser feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bull wants to get back to his feet but Funkhouser passes into half guard. #REVR#
Bull pushes Funkhouser off looking to stand but Funkhouser dives back in and keeps control.
Funkhouser trying to advance position but Bull counters by regaining guard.
Bull looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Bull wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkhouser postures up.
Funkhouser stopping the sweep attempt from Bull.
Bull controls Funkhouser momentarily but Funkhouser frees himself.
Funkhouser trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Bull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Funkhouser slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bull is refusing to be controlled, as Funkhouser sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Funkhouser 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkhouser seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Funkhouser 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. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bull defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bull is trying to maintain the position but Funkhouser is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trenton Funkhouser will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bull stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkhouser. Funkhouser gets slowly back to his feet.
Funkhouser throws an overhand right that lands on Bull's shoulder, as Bull tries to avoid the shot.
Bull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Funkhouser to score with a decent uppercut.
Funkhouser misses with a straight left.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funkhouser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bull defends it well.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funkhouser fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkhouser is just out of range.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkhouser misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Funkhouser. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funkhouser throws a right hand that misses
and Bull counters with a left to the body.
Bull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Funkhouser to score with a decent uppercut.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkhouser moves away.
Funkhouser takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot.
Bull misses with a low kick.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkhouser.
Bull clobbers Funkhouser with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Funkhouser lands a body shot.
We've been told by Bull's head coaches at Julius Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut. Bull saw that one coming.
Bull fires out a quick counter leg kick but Funkhouser just manages to avoid it.
Funkhouser takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.
Bull is looking to wear down Funkhouser with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Funkhouser slips under a jab.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funkhouser throws a big shot that misses.
Funkhouser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkhouser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funkhouser.
Bull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Funkhouser's head backwards.
Funkhouser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Funkhouser looks to land a right hand but Bull moved out of range.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkhouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.#T3#
A left and a right from Bull both land. Nice combination.
Funkhouser throws a poor cross that misses
and Bull counters with a thumping low kick.
Funkhouser checks a leg kick nicely.
Funkhouser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bull momentarily.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Funkhouser digs a good body shot into Bull's ribs.
Bull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown but Bull shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bull was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jari Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Funkhouser.
Funkhouser slips a straight right by Bull.
Funkhouser throws out a counter right but Bull avoids it with no problem.
Bull has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Funkhouser finds it's way round the side to connect with Bull's head.
Funkhouser throws an off balance right hand
and Funkhouser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!#CL#
Bull darts in and clinches Funkhouser up against the cage.#T4#
Funkhouser blocking some punches.
Funkhouser throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bull.
Bull is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bull tries to throw a body punch but Funkhouser avoids it by throwing Bull back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funkhouser blocks an uppercut.
Funkhouser has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bull after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Funkhouser has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bull clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bull wants to escape the position.
Bull trying to control the hands but Funkhouser won't let him.
Bull is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Funkhouser misses with a lunging right hand
and Bull counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bull throws a low kick, looking for Funkhouser's leg but Funkhouser calmly moves out of range.
Funkhouser works the jab nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Funkhouser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Bull.
Bull slaps away a takedown attempt from Funkhouser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Funkhouser misses with a right hand
and Bull counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bull moves into the clinch.
Bull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Funkhouser takes a shot to the head.
Bull trying to control the position but instead, Funkhouser has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bull into the cage.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bull misses with some punches.
Bull struggles to land a body shot inside as Funkhouser controls his hands.
Funkhouser is trying to drag Bull to the mat but Bull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser wants a takedown.
Jari Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Funkhouser.
Bull is trying to maintain a safe position but Funkhouser gets an underhook and turns Bull into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Funkhouser takes a shot to the head.
Bull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Bull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funkhouser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bull pushes Funkhouser back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Funkhouser jumps into guard, dragging Bull to the mat.
Funkhouser has a closed guard, preventing Bull from standing up.
Bull stopping the sweep attempt from Funkhouser.
Bull is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bull defends well.
Bull 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. #T3#
Bull is looking to stand up but Funkhouser won't let him.
Trenton Funkhouser has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bull defends well.
Bull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkhouser is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Bull gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funkhouser to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Funkhouser advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Bull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Funkhouser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bull, who protects the arm well.
Bull is holding Funkhouser down, trying to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkhouser is looking to take a break and control but Bull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bull 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Bull!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 177
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Funkhouser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Funkhouser misses.
Funkhouser ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Funkhouser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee avoids the body shot from Funkhouser.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee digs a good hook to Funkhouser's body.
Lee blocks a jab.
Funkhouser has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Funkhouser missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a hook. Funkhouser ducked under it nicely.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkhouser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee lands a jab.#T1#
Funkhouser throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Funkhouser connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Funkhouser uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Funkhouser rather than just go for the knockout.#KD2#
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Funkhouser tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Funkhouser back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funkhouser.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funkhouser.
The fighters circling - Funkhouser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Funkhouser misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Funkhouser pushes him off.
Lee avoids the body shot from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Funkhouser misses.
Funkhouser avoids the body shot from Lee.
Funkhouser slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Funkhouser listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Funkhouser lands a nice shot to the body.
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Funkhouser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Lee tests Funkhouser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkhouser.
The fighters circling - Funkhouser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Funkhouser's front leg but catches the back leg as Funkhouser tries to avoid it.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Funkhouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Lee jabs Funkhouser to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funkhouser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funkhouser checks a leg kick.
A jab from Funkhouser misses. #T4#
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkhouser moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Funkhouser shrugs it off though.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Funkhouser throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Funkhouser appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Funkhouser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Funkhouser - just one landing.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee moves away from the strike by Funkhouser.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Funkhouser.
Lee scores with a jab. Funkhouser acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Lee 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.
#R2#
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Funkhouser might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Funkhouser moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Funkhouser doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Funkhouser gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Lee counters with a head kick that drops Funkhouser to the mat! Funkhouser scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Funkhouser is rocked!
Funkhouser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
It looked like Funkhouser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Funkhouser throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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!
Funkhouser moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Funkhouser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Funkhouser connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Funkhouser seems to have got his legs back now.
Funkhouser avoids the head kick by Lee.
A quick step to the side and Funkhouser tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funkhouser throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funkhouser.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funkhouser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee lands a high kick!
Funkhouser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Lee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee jabs Funkhouser right on the nose. Funkhouser blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Funkhouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Funkhouser misses with a looping right.
Funkhouser ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Funkhouser misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee with a hook.
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkhouser slips under a jab.
Lee slips under a jab from Funkhouser.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Funkhouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.#T3#
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Funkhouser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkhouser checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funkhouser lands a nice looking body shot.
Funkhouser misses with a looping left.
Lee looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Funkhouser changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funkhouser ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Boo Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkhouser moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Lee tries to land a front kick but Funkhouser steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Funkhouser attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Lee misses with a body shot.
It looked like Funkhouser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Funkhouser blocks a head kick by Lee.
Funkhouser looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkhouser throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee is looking to slow Funkhouser down with leg kicks. #TD#
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funkhouser to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but Funkhouser isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Lee has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Funkhouser is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkhouser fails to pull guard.
Lee lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boo Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Funkhouser throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Lee misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funkhouser tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
Funkhouser moves out of range of the strikes.
Funkhouser appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkhouser throws out the jab.
Funkhouser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Funkhouser connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Lee misses.
Funkhouser lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Funkhouser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funkhouser seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Lee punishes Funkhouser's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Funkhouser lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Funkhouser is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funkhouser throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a hook
and Funkhouser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkhouser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Funkhouser paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funkhouser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee slips a jab from Funkhouser.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Funkhouser darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lee kicks off Funkhouser and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Funkhouser is out of range.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Funkhouser.
And Lee responds with a good body kick, but Funkhouser manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Lee lands with a right hand.
Funkhouser misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funkhouser.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Trenton Funkhouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funkhouser fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkhouser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funkhouser clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Funkhouser misses the jab.
Funkhouser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a jab.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkhouser.
Boo Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funkhouser cracks Lee with a good jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boo Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boo Lee!
A relieved looking Boo Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 172
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Sha lands a slapping body shot. #TD#
Sha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Funkhouser's guard.
Funkhouser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funkhouser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Funkhouser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkhouser is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funkhouser keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha is chipping away with strikes.
Sha controls the position.
Funkhouser is trying to improve his position.
Funkhouser manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sha's best efforts.#T1#
Sha is thwarting Funkhouser's attempts to control the position.
Funkhouser tries to roll over but Sha keeps him under control.#SUB#
Funkhouser is defending against the submission attempts here by Sha.
Sha is looking to advance position but Funkhouser won't allow it.
Funkhouser is pressing down on Sha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sha slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sha wants to free his trapped foot but Funkhouser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funkhouser works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sha postures up and lands a big shot to Funkhouser's brow.
Funkhouser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sha lands a couple of digs.
Funkhouser controls Sha momentarily but Sha frees himself.
Funkhouser lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Funkhouser looking to pass the guard.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Sha keeps moving. #T3#
Funkhouser pushing down on Sha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Sha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sha is trying to get back to full guard.
Sha is refusing to be controlled, as Funkhouser sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sha looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sha sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Sha tries to get to full guard but Funkhouser has control of the leg.
Funkhouser is looking to advance position but Sha won't allow it.
Sha tries to get to full guard but Funkhouser has control of the leg.
Funkhouser thows a huge punch but Sha dodges it nicely.
Funkhouser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Sha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sha wants to get back to full guard.
Funkhouser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sha!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sha is squirming around, avoiding Funkhouser's attempts to control the action.
Sha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funkhouser lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seb Sha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Funkhouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Sha is just out of range.
Sha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Funkhouser. That did some damage!
Funkhouser swings widly with a right hand
and Sha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funkhouser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sha lands with an uppercut that bounces Funkhouser off the cage and back into range.
Funkhouser moves to clinch but Sha breaks away
and Sha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funkhouser lands with a cross.
Funkhouser looks to land a right hand but Sha moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sha.
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funkhouser can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Funkhouser.
Sha ducks under a wild hook from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser looks to land a right hand but Sha moved out of range.
Sha feinted with a counter takedown.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Sha. No joy for Funkhouser on that attempt.
Sha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkhouser.
Sha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Funkhouser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sha is fending him off so far but Funkhouser persists. Nope, Sha circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkhouser leaves Sha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Seb Sha is winning the standup battle so far.
Sha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Funkhouser throws an off balance right hand
and Sha counters with a left to the body.
Sha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Funkhouser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Funkhouser misses with a right hand
and Sha counters with a nice uppercut.
Sha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funkhouser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Sha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Funkhouser counters with a nice uppercut.
Sha misses with a takedown attempt - Funkhouser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sha shoots in for a takedown but Funkhouser shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seb Sha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sha misses with a straight right. #T3#
Funkhouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Funkhouser. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funkhouser.
Funkhouser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Funkhouser just manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Funkhouser finds it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sha.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
It looked like Sha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seb Sha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funkhouser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Funkhouser manages to avoid it.
Funkhouser throws out a loose jab but Sha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funkhouser lands an overhand right.
A jab from Sha misses. #T4#
Funkhouser thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Sha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funkhouser scores with a nice right hand.
Funkhouser moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Funkhouser throws a hook but Sha blocks it.
As Funkhouser looks to move away, Sha throws a big counter combo but Funkhouser just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funkhouser. Sha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sha throws out a loose jab but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser throws the left hand but Sha avoids the punch easily.
Sha takes one to the side of the head.
Sha swings for the body but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Funkhouser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funkhouser throws an overhand right that lands on Sha's shoulder, as Sha tries to avoid the shot.
Sha throws a looping overhand right but Funkhouser ducks down to avoid it.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
Sha attempts a counter takedown but Funkhouser avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trenton Funkhouser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Funkhouser throws a right hand that misses
and Sha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sha moves away.
Sha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funkhouser misses with a hook
enabling Sha to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Funkhouser dives in and scores a takedown into Sha's guard.
Sha looking for a sweep. Not yet Sha, not yet.
Funkhouser throws a big right hand that misses.
Sha wants to sweep here but Funkhouser controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funkhouser defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Funkhouser slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Funkhouser wants to pass the guard but Sha is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkhouser can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sha keeping moving, preventing Funkhouser from controlling successfully.
Sha keeping full guard, as Funkhouser tries to pass.
Funkhouser trying to control the position from guard on top but Sha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Sha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Funkhouser wants to pass the guard but Sha is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sha is looking for a triangle but Funkhouser pushes his legs off easily.
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sha has his foot on Funkhouser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funkhouser works his way back into a safe position though.
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkhouser controlling from the top position.
Funkhouser trying to control but Sha is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funkhouser passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Funkhouser trying to control the action but Sha is working from the bottom.
Sha prevents Funkhouser from moving into mount.
Sha is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkhouser staying calm.
Funkhouser moves into full mount! #T4#
Sha stops Funkhouser from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Funkhouser works his way to his opponent's back.
Sha prevents Funkhouser from getting a body triangle.
Sha is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Sha won't enjoy being in this position. Funkhouser looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sha is tapping - it's over boys! Funkhouser picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trenton Funkhouser!
Trenton Funkhouser was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 169
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Funkhouser gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch.
Funkhouser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funkhouser tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Funkhouser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson tries to work over Funkhouser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been hearing reports that Funkhouser has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Funkhouser prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser taking a breather.#BC#
Funkhouser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson throws a nice head kick!
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Funkhouser misses the target.#T1#
Robinson throws a head kick but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Funkhouser counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Funkhouser wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Funkhouser tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson wants to stand up but Funkhouser is controlling him.
Funkhouser forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Robinson is trying to stand back up but Funkhouser is controlling him
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funkhouser.
Robinson is staying active underneath Funkhouser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robinson pushes Funkhouser off looking to stand but Funkhouser dives back in and keeps control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Robinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Funkhouser moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Robinson darts in and clinches Funkhouser up against the cage.
Funkhouser is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Funkhouser. #T3#
Funkhouser stalling the fight.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Funkhouser swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Funkhouser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Funkhouser seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Robinson can turn it around.#BC#
Funkhouser breaks the clinch.
Robinson lands with a hook. Funkhouser tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkhouser moves away.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Funkhouser circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson takes one on the button.
Funkhouser lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Funkhouser slips a straight right by Robinson.
It looked like Funkhouser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkhouser.
Robinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Funkhouser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Robinson.
It looked like Funkhouser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robinson.
Funkhouser takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robinson throws a body punch but Funkhouser moves out of range.
It looked like Funkhouser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Funkhouser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funkhouser changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Funkhouser is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkhouser.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Funkhouser pushes him off.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funkhouser paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Funkhouser, pushing him back against the cage.
Robinson digs a right hand into Funkhouser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Funkhouser's gas tank.
Funkhouser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funkhouser lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Funkhouser prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Funkhouser.
Robinson tries to work over Funkhouser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson tries a body shot but Funkhouser blocks it.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Robinson.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
Funkhouser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Funkhouser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Funkhouser blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Nice body punch from Robinson - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funkhouser.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robinson. #T2#
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funkhouser misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson keeps control of Funkhouser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funkhouser working aggressively here.
Robinson tries a body shot but Funkhouser blocks it.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funkhouser throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkhouser tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Funkhouser fails to land.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funkhousers head.
Funkhouser is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Funkhouser prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson tries a body shot but Funkhouser blocks it.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Funkhouser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Funkhouser tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.#T4#
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Funkhouser should have avoided that one.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Funkhouser moved out of range.
Funkhouser tried to counter with a leg kick but Robinson avoided it.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkhouser takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Funkhouser there.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkhouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robinson under the eye.
Funkhouser blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Funkhouser attempts a counter takedown but Robinson avoids it well and moves away.
Funkhouser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Funkhouser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Robinson.
Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Funkhouser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Funkhouser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Funkhouser moves away from the strike by Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson cracks Funkhouser with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Funkhouser fails with the takedown.#T1#
Funkhouser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Funkhouser is looking to counter punch.
Funkhouser blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson takes a swing at Funkhouser's ribcage but misses.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson misses with a hook. Funkhouser ducked under it nicely.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkhouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
A little feinted left hand from Funkhouser on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robinson misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Funkhouser counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Funkhouser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Robinson manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
Funkhouser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Robinson rushes Funkhouser and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Funkhouser blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Funkhouser trying to control the position but instead, Robinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Funkhouser into the cage.
Robinson keeps control of Funkhouser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Funkhouser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robinson working aggressively here. #T3#
Robinson lands a body shot.
Funkhouser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Funkhouser - that landed with a thud.
Funkhouser is trying to pull guard but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Funkhouser has Robinson pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robinson.
Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funkhouser can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Funkhouser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funkhouser prevents a body shot from Robinson. #T4##TD#
Funkhouser ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Funkhouser no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Funkhouser is looking to sweep but instead, Robinson has passed into half guard.
Well, if Robinson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Funkhouser defends it.
Robinson controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkhouser is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Funkhouser avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Ja Wuan Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 162
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Robinson throws a head kick but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Robinson walks into a stiff left hand from Funkhouser.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson wants to clinch.#TD2#
Funkhouser darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to kick Funkhouser off but Funkhouser keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Funkhouser sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Funkhouser is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Robinson tries to buck Funkhouser off but he can't manage it.
Funkhouser with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Funkhouser.
Robinson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Funkhouser with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Funkhouser is trying to take his opponent's back.
Robinson really wants to buck Funkhouser off and get back to his feet. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkhouser wants to control the action but instead Robinson gets a body lock and reverses into Funkhouser's guard! Nice work!
Funkhouser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Funkhouser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funkhouser trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Funkhouser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funkhouser wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Funkhouser looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Robinson is controlling the pace.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Funkhouser knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson is thwarting Funkhouser's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Funkhouser moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Funkhouser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Funkhouser wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkhouser keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trenton Funkhouser 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.
#R2#
Funkhouser slips under a jab from Robinson.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
and Funkhouser counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Funkhouser keeps it at a distance.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Funkhouser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Funkhouser decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Funkhouser wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser trying to control from Robinson's half guard. Robinson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Robinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Funkhouser is looking to pass into half guard but Robinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Robinson is in guard.#REVR##T1#
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Funkhouser seems keen to control Robinson's posture.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkhouser is retaining full guard.
Funkhouser trying to control the position.
Funkhouser 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.#SUB2#
Funkhouser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funkhouser can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robinson controlling the action here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Funkhouser is trying to control but can't.
Robinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Funkhouser is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkhouser wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser dives in for a single leg takedown but Robinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Funkhouser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robinson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Funkhouser counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Funkhouser wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funkhouser is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Funkhouser works his foot free and advances to mount.
Funkhouser takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trenton Funkhouser has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Funkhouser looking to take Robinson's back but Robinson rolls and after a scramble, Robinson ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Robinson to escape a tricky position.
Robinson 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.
Funkhouser wants to control but Robinson passes easily into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ja Wuan Robinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Funkhouser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Funkhouser moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Funkhouser. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Funkhouser darts in looking for a takedown but Robinson gets double underhooks and turns Funkhouser into the cage.
Funkhouser keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Funkhouser to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Funkhouser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Robinson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robinson is working Funkhouser over against the cage.#TD2#
Funkhouser pulls guard effortlessly.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Funkhouser is controlling Robinson's posture.
Robinson stays in close to Funkhouser's body and controls the position.
Funkhouser has control of Robinson's left arm, preventing Robinson from doing any damage. #T2#
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Funkhouser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funkhouser.
A head kick by Robinson misses
and Funkhouser counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Robinson.#T3#
A left lands for Robinson.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Funkhouser lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into range.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Funkhouser shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
Ja Wuan Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Funkhouser.
Robinson scores with a head kick.
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Funkhouser's shoulder, as Funkhouser tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Funkhouser moves away and avoids it.
Ja Wuan Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Funkhouser's ribs.
Robinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Robinson lands but Funkhouser takes it in his stride.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Funkhouser scores with a takedown into Robinson's guard.#ES#
Robinson wriggles free and stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ja Wuan Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 159
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Funkhouser connects with a nice looking jab.
Frazier misses with a hook
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funkhouser with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frazier counters with a good low kick that Funkhouser was not able to check.
A jab from Frazier finds it's way through Funkhouser's defenses.
Frazier throws a low kick but Funkhouser avoids it.
Funkhouser throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frazier avoids it.
Frazier misses with a right hand #TD#
and Funkhouser counters with a single leg into guard. Frazier didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkhouser wants to pass the guard but Frazier is keeping the position.
Funkhouser is working hard here to advance position.
Funkhouser won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
Funkhouser trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Frazier is adopting a defensive guard.
Funkhouser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frazier can't keep his opponent in guard - Funkhouser advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Funkhouser trying to advance position but Frazier counters by regaining guard.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Funkhouser is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Funkhouser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Funkhouser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frazier pulls Funkhouser in close to his closed guard and prevents Funkhouser from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Funkhouser trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkhouser won't allow Frazier to sweep him here.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Funkhouser is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Funkhouser tries to free his leg and advance position but Frazier is retaining full guard.
Frazier is controlling Funkhouser's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frazier throws a poor cross that misses
and Funkhouser counters with a straight right hand.
Frazier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frazier blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frazier throws a hook but Funkhouser blocks it.
Funkhouser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frazier's waist but Frazier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkhouser off to one side.
Frazier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frazier.
Funkhouser scores with a jab to the head.
Funkhouser works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funkhouser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funkhouser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkhouser fails with the takedown
letting Frazier counter with a right hand. #T4##KD2#
Frazier lands a left and a right that send Funkhouser crashing to the mat, dazed. Frazier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zeph Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Frazier.
Frazier misses with a straight left.
Zeph Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frazier misses with a looping right.
Funkhouser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frazier misses with a two punch combination.
Funkhouser appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frazier misses with the combination.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frazier misses with a looping left.#TD#
Funkhouser looking to score a takedown here. Frazier is defending well but Funkhouser drives through and ends up in Frazier's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Frazier throws a leg kick #TD#
and Funkhouser counters with a shoot takedown. Frazier fights it but they end up in guard.
Funkhouser trying to control the position from guard on top but Frazier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkhouser stopping the sweep attempt from Frazier.
Frazier is still trying to improve position.
Frazier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funkhouser wants to pass the guard but Frazier is keeping the position.
Frazier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Frazier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier won't allow Funkhouser to sweep him here. #SUB#
Funkhouser throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Frazier escapes and throws Funkhouser's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Funkhouser is trying to improve his position.
Funkhouser is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Funkhouser is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkhouser trying to control but Frazier postures up.
Frazier takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Funkhouser tries to get to full guard but Frazier has control of the leg.
Funkhouser is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Z-Force Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funkhouser keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Frazier seems content to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Funkhouser actively working from the bottom here.
Frazier prevents Funkhouser from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Frazier seems content to control.
Frazier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkhouser wants to get back to full guard.
Frazier trying to control from half guard but Funkhouser is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frazier misses with a left hand
and Funkhouser counters with a left to the body. #T3#
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier cracks Funkhouser with a good jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funkhouser or perhaps it was just good defense by Frazier, which made it look bad.
Frazier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funkhouser momentarily.
Frazier misses with an uppercut
and Funkhouser counters with a stiff right hand.
Funkhouser lands a jab to the head.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funkhouser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frazier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkhouser.
Frazier looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Funkhouser blocks a head kick by Frazier.
Funkhouser throwing a counter right hand but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Funkhouser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Funkhouser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier keeping full guard, as Funkhouser tries to pass.
Frazier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Frazier wriggles free and stands up.
Frazier works over Funkhouser's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Frazier scores with a sloppy right hand. Funkhouser should have avoided that one.
Frazier looks to land a left hand but Funkhouser moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frazier.
Zeph Frazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkhouser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frazier's waist but Frazier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkhouser off to one side.
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown but Frazier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut
and Frazier counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Frazier tenderised Funkhouser's leg. Funkhouser is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Funkhouser drives through with a takedown into Frazier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Frazier is controlling Funkhouser's posture.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Frazier keeps moving. #T1#
Frazier looking for a sweep. Not yet Frazier, not yet.
Funkhouser stops Frazier from standing up.
Funkhouser is looking to advance position but Frazier has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Frazier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frazier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Funkhouser is looking to escape.
Funkhouser is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Funkhouser tries to lock up and control but Frazier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funkhouser can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier wants to control the pace but Funkhouser is squirming around nicely.
Funkhouser tries to reverse the position but Frazier maintains control.
Funkhouser tries to lock up and control but Frazier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funkhouser is in all sorts of trouble here.
Frazier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Frazier has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Funkhouser is looking to get to half guard.
Frazier controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Funkhouser is desperately trying to improve his position but Frazier has a good base and remains in mount.
Frazier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Funkhouser is wriggling around trying to escape.
Funkhouser is squirming around, avoiding Frazier's attempts to control the action.
Frazier prevents Funkhouser from getting the reversal.
Frazier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frazier is continuing to stall.#T4#
Funkhouser is in all sorts of trouble here.
Funkhouser slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet.
Funkhouser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frazier is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier wants to pass to mount but Funkhouser is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeph Frazier really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Funkhouser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frazier.
Funkhouser attempts a counter takedown but Frazier avoids it well and moves away.
Frazier throws a jab when Funkhouser was well out of range.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkhouser manages to avoid it.
Frazier misses with a lunging right hand
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frazier connects with a crisp jab.
Frazier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Funkhouser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier throws a leg kick but Funkhouser moved away.
Frazier is looking to slow Funkhouser down with leg kicks.
Frazier misses with a lunging right hand
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkhouser.
Frazier throws a big counter head kick but Funkhouser avoids it with no problem.
Frazier misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Funkhouser counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frazier won't be happy with that.
Zeph Frazier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funkhouser tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frazier is looking to regain half guard here but Funkhouser keeps moving and retains side control.
Funkhouser in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Funkhouser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working.
Frazier is trying to control Funkhouser's posture but Funkhouser avoids it.
Frazier is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Funkhouser is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frazier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Funkhouser is trying to get an arm triangle but Frazier is defending well.
Funkhouser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frazier keeps working. #SUB#
Funkhouser tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funkhouser has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Frazier tries to escape but Funkhouser is in control. #T3#
Frazier struggling a bit here.
Funkhouser working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #CUT#
It looks like Zeph Frazier has been cut.
Frazier is trying to control Funkhouser's posture but Funkhouser avoids it.
Funkhouser tries to advance to mount but Frazier denies him.
Frazier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Funkhouser takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Funkhouser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funkhouser wants to free his trapped foot but Frazier is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Frazier makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4#
Frazier takes one to the chin there.
Frazier misses with a right hand
and Funkhouser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Funkhouser.
Funkhouser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frazier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funkhouser is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Frazier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frazier is not content to let Funkhouser control the position.
Frazier is pressing down on Funkhouser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Trenton Funkhouser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zeph Frazier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Frazier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frazier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkhouser.
Frazier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frazier thumps Funkhouser with a low kick.
Funkhouser slips a jab from Frazier.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkhouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frazier misses with a jab to the body
and Funkhouser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frazier lands with a kick to the temple. Funkhouser shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Frazier misses with an uppercut
and Funkhouser counters with a nice uppercut.
Funkhouser is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A low kick from Frazier is predictable there #TD#
and Funkhouser counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Frazier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Frazier pushes down on Funkhouser's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Funkhouser wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
Frazier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Frazier stalling. #T2#
Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkhouser is trying to control but can't.
Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frazier is controlling the pace.
Funkhouser tries to get to full guard but Frazier has control of the leg. #T3#
Frazier is controlling the pace.
Funkhouser is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Frazier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frazier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkhouser checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Funkhouser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Funkhouser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier.#TD#
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Frazier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Frazier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Frazier trying to control from the bottom.
Frazier keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Funkhouser trying to control from half guard but Frazier is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Funkhouser is working for a kimura but Frazier is defending it quite comfortably.
Trenton Funkhouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funkhouser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeph Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frazier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeph Frazier!
Zeph Frazier is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Zeph Frazier rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 155
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Funkhouser feints and as Quinn raises his hands in defense, Funkhouser changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Funkhouser sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quinn's guard.
Funkhouser passes the guard and advances to mount!
Quinn blocking the ground and pound.
Quinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funkhouser on the ground.
Funkhouser wants to control the pace but Quinn is squirming around nicely.
Funkhouser seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Quinn is holding on tight.
Poor strikes thrown by Funkhouser there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Funkhouser wants to take Quinn's back here but Quinn is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Funkhouser is looking to work his way around to Quinn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Quinn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Quinn shrugs it off.
Funkhouser trying to control but Quinn is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Quinn is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Funkhouser takes Quinn's back.
Funkhouser controls the action.#SUB2#
Funkhouser working for a choke but Quinn is defending well.
Funkhouser wants to control the position but Quinn frees himself and scrambles - Funkhouser manages to regain control in side control. #T2#
Quinn prevents Funkhouser from moving into mount.
Funkhouser is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkhouser prevents Quinn from escaping the position.
Funkhouser with the ground and pound but Quinn regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Funkhouser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkhouser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funkhouser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quinn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Funkhouser throwing shots but Quinn is blocking nicely. #T3#
Quinn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Funkhouser passes to full mount!
Quinn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Funkhouser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkhouser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Funkhouser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quinn!
Funkhouser punching from mount but Quinn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Funkhouser looking to control but Quinn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Funkhouser is looking to work his way around to Quinn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
Funkhouser takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Funkhouser connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Funkhouser mounts Quinn! Really nice guard pass there!
Quinn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Funkhouser looking to finish with strikes here!
Funkhouser looking to control but Quinn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkhouser is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trenton Funkhouser dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Quinn connects with a solid leg kick.
Quinn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Funkhouser is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Funkhouser looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Quinn is trying to stand up here but Funkhouser is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser is just content to waste time from the top position. Quinn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving. #T1#
Funkhouser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Funkhouser stops Quinn from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funkhouser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quinn wants to stand and escape but Funkhouser is having none of it.
Funkhouser advances to half guard.
Quinn is not content to let Funkhouser control the position.
Funkhouser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Funkhouser trying to control from half guard but Quinn is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Funkhouser wants to advance to full mount but Quinn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Quinn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkhouser won't allow Quinn to get back to his feet.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown
and Quinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Funkhouser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quinn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quinn misses with a right hand
enabling Funkhouser to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Funkhouser shoots for a takedown but Quinn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funkhouser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quinn misses the shot to the body.
Funkhouser with the counter takedown but Quinn avoids it easily.#TD2#
Funkhouser manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quinn on his heels. He'll look to pass Quinn's guard now, I'm sure.
Funkhouser trying to move into half guard but instead Quinn has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Quinn being controlled here momentarily.
Funkhouser working a defensive guard here.
Quinn wants to stand but Funkhouser has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Quinn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Funkhouser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Funkhouser is taking a breather. Quinn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Funkhouser slips a nice elbow through Quinn's hands, connecting with Quinn's forehead.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Quinn defends it well.
Quinn is trying to stand back up but Funkhouser is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funkhouser works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trenton Funkhouser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Quinn misses with a body punch
and Funkhouser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkhouser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quinn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Funkhouser fails to land the takedown.
Funkhouser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Funkhouser shoots in and bounces Quinn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Funkhouser from controlling successfully. #T1#
Funkhouser stands and throws Quinn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Funkhouser trying to control the position but Quinn is working away.
Funkhouser moves into full mount!
Funkhouser wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Quinn is squirming around, avoiding Funkhouser's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Funkhouser wants to take his opponent's back but instead Quinn manages to regain half guard.
Funkhouser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quinn defending well though.
Funkhouser is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Funkhouser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funkhouser trying to control the action but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Funkhouser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quinn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Funkhouser trying to pass the guard but Quinn defending well. #T3#
Quinn wants to get back to his feet.
Funkhouser tries to pass to full mount but Quinn defends it.
Funkhouser wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Quinn wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Funkhouser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quinn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quinn is in trouble now - Funkhouser has advanced to mount!
Quinn has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #T4#
Funkhouser trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Quinn is trying to get back to his feet but Funkhouser has full control of the position and if anything, Quinn has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Quinn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Funkhouser trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trenton Funkhouser 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.
#R4#
Funkhouser shoots in for a double leg but Quinn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quinn scoring well with a low kick there.
Quinn misses with a straight right.
The Mighty Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn misses with a body shot
and Funkhouser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Funkhouser closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Funkhouser is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Quinn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Trenton Funkhouser has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Funkhouser tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Quinn is trying to escape the position but Funkhouser is controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quinn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Quinn is trying to buck Funkhouser off.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is trying to get an arm triangle but Quinn is defending well.
Funkhouser scores with a couple of short elbows.
Funkhouser wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quinn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Funkhouser tries to advance to mount but can't.
Funkhouser prevents Quinn from escaping the position.
Funkhouser throws an elbow but Quinn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Quinn is trying to get back to his feet.
Quinn wants to control but Funkhouser postures up.#SUB2#
Funkhouser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quinn, who protects the arm well.
Funkhouser tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Funkhouser passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Quinn!
Funkhouser trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Funkhouser works his way to his opponent's back.
Funkhouser struggling to keep hold of the position.
Quinn trying to control the hands but Funkhouser won't let him.
Funkhouser has good solid back control here.
A lull in the action here. #T4##SUB2#
Funkhouser looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Funkhouser has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Quinn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Quinn for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkhouser tries to keep control of the position but Quinn is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trenton Funkhouser dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
A swing and a miss from Quinn.
A nice side step and Funkhouser releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quinn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Funkhouser checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Quinn cracks Funkhouser with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Quinn connects with a crisp jab.
Quinn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Funkhouser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn takes one on the button.#T1#
Funkhouser defending well as Quinn loads up on a big left hand.
Funkhouser is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Funkhouser blocks a jab.
Funkhouser lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quinn jabs Funkhouser to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quinn misses with a straight right.
Funkhouser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funkhouser closes the distance and clinches up with Quinn, looking for a takedown. Funkhouser pushes Quinn against the cage but Quinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Quinn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Funkhouser appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Quinn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funkhouser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Mighty Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quinn swinging wildly here.
Quinn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Funkhouser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Quinn lands a leg kick that knocks Funkhouser off balance momentarily.
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!
Quinn throws a leg kick but Funkhouser moved away.#T3#
Quinn takes a swing at Funkhouser's ribcage but misses.
Quinn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFunkhouser.
Quinn misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Funkhouser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quinn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quinn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funkhouser's calf.
Funkhouser moves away from the strike by Quinn.
Quinn misses with a left hand
and Funkhouser counters with a straight right hand.
Quinn blocks a low kick nicely.
Quinn is looking to counter punch.
Quinn misses with a left hand
and Funkhouser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##TD2#
Funkhouser scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Funkhouser tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Funkhouser is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trenton Funkhouser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Quinn!
Funkhouser trying to control but Quinn is having none of it.
Funkhouser with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trenton Funkhouser.
I've got Funkhouser 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trenton Funkhouser!
Trenton Funkhouser is the new light heavyweight champion!
Trenton Funkhouser tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 151
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Funkhouser blocks a jab.
Holliday throws a leg kick but Funkhouser sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Funkhouser scores with a punch to the head.
Holliday looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkhouser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Funkhouser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funkhouser sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holliday loads up on a big right hand but Funkhouser slips the punch.
Holliday fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funkhouser has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holliday.
Holliday slips under a jab from Funkhouser.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Funkhouser has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Holliday throws a right hand that misses
and Funkhouser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holliday throws a low kick but Funkhouser avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Holliday there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holliday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Funkhouser finds it's way round the side to connect with Holliday's head.
Holliday throws a shot from downtown. Funkhouser moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Funkhouser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holliday is fending him off so far but Funkhouser persists. Nope, Holliday circles away and we're back to standing.
Holliday feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Harry Holliday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funkhouser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown attempt
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funkhouser avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Funkhouser throws a big shot that misses.
Funkhouser on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Funkhouser swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holliday.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holliday.
Funkhouser paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkhouser.
Holliday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funkhouser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holliday sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holliday looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Harry Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Funkhouser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holliday.
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!
Holliday connects with a looping right hand.
Holliday misses with a head kick.
Funkhouser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holliday counters with a good low kick that Funkhouser was not able to check.
Holliday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Holliday lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Holliday works Funkhouser's body with a nice hook.
Holliday on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holliday definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holliday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holliday wants it to stay on the feet.
Holliday connects with a leg kick. Funkhouser looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holliday, right into the meat. #TD2#
Funkhouser drives through with a takedown into Holliday's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Funkhouser throws a big elbow that misses.
Funkhouser throws a strike but Holliday rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Funkhouser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holliday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holliday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Holliday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funkhouser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holliday has managed to get both his arms back between Funkhouser's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Funkhouser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funkhouser throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Holliday pushes his legs off easily.
Funkhouser working a defensive guard but Holliday manages to pass into side control anyway.
Funkhouser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funkhouser looking for a sweep but Holliday has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Funkhouser slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Funkhouser is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holliday content to control rather than advance.
Funkhouser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funkhouser.
Funkhouser looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Holliday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funkhouser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holliday has managed to get both his arms back between Funkhouser's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Funkhouser looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Holliday is defending well. Funkhouser quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Holliday has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Funkhouser celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trenton Funkhouser!
After the fight, Trenton Funkhouser was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 145
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Frazier tries to clinch up but Funkhouser circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Funkhouser looking to score a takedown here. Frazier is defending well but Funkhouser drives through and ends up in Frazier's guard.
Frazier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frazier is on top in guard. #REVR#
Funkhouser trying to control the position.
Frazier 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.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Frazier pushes his legs off easily.
Frazier wanted to stand there but Funkhouser had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frazier is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frazier is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Funkhouser has his foot on Frazier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frazier works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Funkhouser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funkhouser looking to control.
Frazier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Funkhouser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frazier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Funkhouser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frazier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frazier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frazier content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frazier is aware though and is defending well.
Frazier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frazier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frazier tries to stand but Funkhouser is controlling his head.
Frazier tries to advance to mount but Funkhouser denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkhouser struggling a bit here.
Funkhouser tries to improve position but can't.
Funkhouser is trying to escape the position but Frazier is controlling the position.
Funkhouser dodges the ground and pound from Frazier.
Funkhouser tries to buck Frazier off but Frazier is having none of it.
Funkhouser manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Funkhouser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frazier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frazier's back!
Funkhouser has the hooks in. Frazier is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Funkhouser connects with a big shot to the side of Frazier's head. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Frazier knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Frazier for a finish.
Funkhouser misses with an elbow to the head.
Funkhouser is trying to stick to Frazier's back but Frazier is turning into Funkhouser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Funkhouser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Frazier.
Frazier stays in close to Funkhouser's body and controls the position.
Funkhouser wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform us that Funkhouser has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Frazier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Frazier pushes his legs off easily.
Frazier looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Frazier avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Frazier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Funkhouser looking to control.
Frazier stands and throws Funkhouser's legs to the side, diving into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Funkhouser is right now.
Frazier is looking to take a break and control but Funkhouser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trenton Funkhouser will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Funkhouser scores with a jab.
Funkhouser lands with a nice combination. Frazier backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Zeph Frazier has been cut.#TD2#
Funkhouser drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Frazier bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Funkhouser darts in looking for a takedown but Frazier gets double underhooks and turns Funkhouser into the cage.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Frazier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funkhouser.
Zeph Frazier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Funkhouser.
Frazier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Frazier throws a good cross that connects.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
Funkhouser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funkhouser scores with a jab to the head.
Funkhouser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser throws a nice looking combination but Frazier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
A big left from Frazier misses.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funkhouser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Funkhouser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Jab, jab by Frazier - just one landing.
Funkhouser fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frazier on the side of the head.
Frazier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funkhouser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funkhouser throws a right hand that Frazier ducks under and follows up with a left that Frazier also avoids with ease.
Funkhouser throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Funkhouser as he connects with a hook.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkhouser.
Funkhouser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier throws out the jab.
Funkhouser scores with a jab.
Zeph Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funkhouser scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frazier doesn't seem bothered though.
Funkhouser has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkhouser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frazier counters with an inside leg kick.
Funkhouser gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Funkhouser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frazier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Funkhouser lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funkhouser throws a right and a left that Frazier avoids nicely.
Frazier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frazier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Frazier cracks Funkhouser with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frazier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funkhouser misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Frazier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funkhouser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frazier defends well and Funkhouser ends up having to push Frazier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frazier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funkhouser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Funkhouser is breathing heavily.
Frazier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkhouser.
Frazier moves out of range as Funkhouser strikes.
Frazier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Funkhouser moves away from the strike by Frazier.
Funkhouser walks into a jab.
Funkhouser with a poor takedown #KD#
and Frazier counters with a left hand that sends Funkhouser to the canvas! #ROC#
Funkhouser is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Funkhouser is still in real trouble! Can Frazier finish him?#SU#
Frazier decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Funkhouser slips a jab and a cross from Frazier.
Frazier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Frazier lands with a nice body punch.
Funkhouser seems to have recovered his senses.
Frazier cracks Funkhouser with a hook to the temple - Funkhouser is on wobbly legs here! Frazier swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Funkhouser falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Frazier wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zeph Frazier!
Zeph Frazier retains his light heavyweight title!
Zeph Frazier was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 140
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Funkhouser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Bradley misses.
Funkhouser walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkhouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
Bradley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Funkhouser moves away from the strike by Bradley.
Funkhouser appears to be looking for a big counter.
Funkhouser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funkhouser throws an off balance right hand
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley tries to bum rush Funkhouser with a series of wild strikes but Funkhouser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funkhouser misses with a left hand
and Bradley counters with a left to the body.
Bradley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkhouser.
A right-left combo lands from Funkhouser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Funkhouser gets a double leg takedown into Bradley's guard.#ES2#
Bradley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Funkhouser presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Funkhouser stalls. #BC#
Funkhouser manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Funkhouser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funkhouser swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley slips under a jab from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Funkhouser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradley.
Bradley's coach down at Wreckshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bradley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Funkhouser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bradley loads up on a big right hand but Funkhouser slips the punch.#TD#
Funkhouser closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bradley did well to prevent Funkhouser getting side control.#ES2#
Bradley has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Funkhouser is on him like a limpet, forcing Bradley back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkhouser is defended easily by Bradley.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Funkhouser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradley circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Funkhouser misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Bradley.
Desmond Bradley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bradley misses with a double jab.
Funkhouser feinted with a counter takedown.
Funkhouser closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bradley circles away.
Bradley moves away from the strike by Funkhouser.
Bradley thuds his right hand into Funkhouser's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice combination there by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throws a series of strikes that have Bradley backpedaling. #ROC#
Bradley is rocked!#TD#
Funkhouser gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Bradley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bradley is still on wobbly legs! Can Funkhouser finish him?
Funkhouser throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Funkhouser backs off Bradley throws a huge counter combo but Funkhouser manages to avoid it all.
Funkhouser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Funkhouser is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Bradley is in big trouble! Funkhouser is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Bradley. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Trenton Funkhouser!
Trenton Funkhouser bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Desmond Bradley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the lab. I'll be back. Don't worry.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 136
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Funkhouser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkhouser is defended easily by Rhinehold.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhinehold staying out of range there.
Rhinehold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Funkhouser's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rhinehold under the eye.
Funkhouser misses with a looping right.
Funkhouser shoots in looking for a takedown but Rhinehold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkhouser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Funkhouser shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkhouser swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhinehold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funkhouser tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Funkhouser throws a right hand that Rhinehold ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhinehold also avoids with ease.
Funkhouser takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Funkhouser throws a series of punches but Rhinehold avoids them all with ease.
Funkhouser misses with the combination.
It seemed like Rhinehold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Rhinehold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funkhouser closes the distance and clinches up with Rhinehold, looking for a takedown. Funkhouser pushes Rhinehold against the cage but Rhinehold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Funkhouser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rhinehold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rhinehold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkhouser manages to avoid it.
Rhinehold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Funkhouser shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhinehold defends it nicely.
Rhinehold is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Funkhouser with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rhinehold looks to land a left hand but Funkhouser moved out of range nicely.
Funkhouser throwing a counter right hand but Rhinehold manages to avoid it.
Rhinehold moves away from the strike by Funkhouser.
Rhinehold is trying to counter with his kicks.
Funkhouser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funkhouser displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Burt Rhinehold has been cut.#TD#
Rhinehold gets caught napping as Funkhouser dives in and scores a takedown. Rhinehold manages to retain guard.
Rhinehold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throwing strikes but missing.
Funkhouser trying to control but Rhinehold is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhinehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rhinehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkhouser is one step ahead there.
Funkhouser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Rhinehold controlling Funkhouser's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkhouser throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funkhouser's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rhinehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Funkhouser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rhinehold dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Funkhouser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Funkhouser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhinehold defends well.#T4#
Rhinehold is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Funkhouser looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rhinehold has picked Funkhouser up and slammed him! Funkhouser can't keep hold of the triangle and Rhinehold manages to pass to side control!
Funkhouser sneaks back into half guard.
Funkhouser wants to improve his position but Rhinehold is controlling well.
Funkhouser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rhinehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rhinehold's back!
Funkhouser punches the canvas rather than the man.
Funkhouser throwing sloppy strikes.
Funkhouser avoiding Rhinehold 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trenton Funkhouser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Funkhouser dips to his left and cracks Rhinehold with an uppercut!
Trenton Funkhouser is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkhouser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Rhinehold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Funkhouser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhinehold can do to turn this around?
Rhinehold looks to land a body kick but Funkhouser moved away.
A left and a right from Funkhouser both land. Nice combination.
Funkhouser tests Rhinehold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funkhouser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhinehold walks into a straight right hand from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Funkhouser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser slips a straight right by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold looks to land a right hand but Funkhouser moved out of range.#CL2#
Funkhouser tries to keep at a distance but Rhinehold has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rhinehold throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Funkhouser takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Funkhouser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funkhouser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Funkhouser gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Funkhouser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhinehold circles away quickly and effectively.
Funkhouser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rhinehold avoids the body shot from Funkhouser.
Rhinehold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Funkhouser misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Rhinehold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhinehold tests Funkhouser's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Rhinehold misses the shot to the body.
Rhinehold lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Funkhouser backs up against the cage.
Rhinehold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rhinehold throws out a counter right but Funkhouser avoids it with no problem.
Funkhouser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funkhouser catches Rhinehold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Rhinehold lands.
Rhinehold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funkhouser or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhinehold, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Rhinehold both land. Nice combination.
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Funkhouser.#T3#
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
Rhinehold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funkhouser or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhinehold, which made it look bad.
Rhinehold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut. Rhinehold saw that one coming.
Trenton Funkhouser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhinehold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkhouser.
Rhinehold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Funkhouser throws out a loose jab but Rhinehold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser misses with a looping left.
Rhinehold defending well as Funkhouser loads up on a big left hand.
Rhinehold thuds a left hand into Funkhouser's body.
Funkhouser scores with a three punch combo!
Funkhouser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burt Rhinehold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Rhinehold lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkhouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhinehold manages to avoid it.
Rhinehold feints a counter leg kick.
Rhinehold throws a push kick but Funkhouser slaps the foot to one side.
Rhinehold throws a hook but Funkhouser blocks it.
Funkhouser swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhinehold counters with a stiff right hand.
Funkhouser misses with a double jab.
Funkhouser connects with the punch.
Rhinehold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funkhouser.
Rhinehold misses with an uppercut. Funkhouser saw that one coming.
Funkhouser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhinehold.
Funkhouser fails with the takedown
and Rhinehold counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhinehold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Funkhouser coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Trenton Funkhouser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Burt Rhinehold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rhinehold lands with an overhand left.
Funkhouser swings for the body but Rhinehold moves out of range.
Rhinehold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhinehold. Rhinehold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funkhouser 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.
Rhinehold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rhinehold misses with a low kick as Funkhouser jumps back.
Funkhouser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhinehold is fending him off so far but Funkhouser persists. Nope, Rhinehold circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhinehold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funkhouser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funkhouser looks to land a combination but Rhinehold avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkhouser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rhinehold connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Funkhouser ducks under a wild hook from Rhinehold.#T1#
Rhinehold ducks under a wild hook from Funkhouser.
Rhinehold is trying to counter with his kicks.
Funkhouser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Rhinehold.
Funkhouser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rhinehold avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funkhouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhinehold.
Funkhouser throws out a loose jab but Rhinehold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Rhinehold.
Funkhouser looks to land a combination but Rhinehold avoids it well.
Funkhouser misses with a series of wild punches.
Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhinehold.
Rhinehold throws the left hand but Funkhouser avoids the punch easily.
As Rhinehold looks to move away, Funkhouser throws a big counter combo but Rhinehold just gets out of the way.
Trenton Funkhouser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rhinehold lands a nice shot that snaps Funkhouser's head back.
Burt Rhinehold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funkhouser 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.
A lazy left from Rhinehold finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkhouser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rhinehold as he jumps to the side.
Funkhouser tests Rhinehold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funkhouser lands a right hook to the body.
Funkhouser lands with a hook. Rhinehold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Funkhouser shoots in looking for a takedown but Rhinehold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkhouser's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rhinehold cracks the inside of Funkhouser's front leg.
Funkhouser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhinehold manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Rhinehold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhinehold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkhouser manages to avoid it.
Funkhouser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhinehold.
Rhinehold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funkhouser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rhinehold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhinehold throws a leg kick which misses Funkhouser's front leg but catches the back leg as Funkhouser tries to avoid it.
Funkhouser lands with a nice body punch.
Rhinehold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Rhinehold scores with a leg kick.
Rhinehold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhinehold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhinehold throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Rhinehold just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rhinehold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Funkhouser finds it's way through Rhinehold's defenses.
Funkhouser scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhinehold scores with a nice head shot.
Funkhouser misses with a body punch
and Rhinehold counters with a good low kick that Funkhouser was not able to check.
Funkhouser tries for a takedown but Rhinehold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
Rhinehold misses with a hook. Funkhouser ducked under it nicely.
Rhinehold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funkhouser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rhinehold is fending him off so far but Funkhouser persists. Nope, Rhinehold circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Burt Rhinehold.
I think Funkhouser 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 131
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Funkhouser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funkhouser misses with a hook
and Joukahainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joukahainen throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joukahainen. Funkhouser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funkhouser with a hook.
Joukahainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funkhouser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joukahainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joukahainen 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.
Funkhouser scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Funkhouser coming out on top.
Joukahainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkhouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen is looking to wear down Funkhouser with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Funkhouser throws a jab when Joukahainen was well out of range.
Joukahainen throws out a loose jab but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser lunges at Joukahainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joukahainen's hand. #T1##TD2#
Funkhouser gets the takedown into side control.
Joukahainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Funkhouser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joukahainen is looking for a sweep. Funkhouser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is trying to work for a kimura but Joukahainen is defending well.
Joukahainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkhouser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funkhouser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funkhouser not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Joukahainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funkhouser thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joukahainen trying to control here.
Funkhouser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2##SUB2#
Funkhouser 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. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joukahainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joukahainen wants to control but Funkhouser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Funkhouser lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Funkhouser is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Funkhouser working Joukahainen over with strikes here.
Joukahainen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Funkhouser scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Joukahainen?
Funkhouser is landing with some decent strikes but Joukahainen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Funkhouser with good strikes from the mount here!
Funkhouser landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Joukahainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A big strike lands for Funkhouser! That's really hurt Joukahainen and he's turned his back - Funkhouser keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Funkhouser jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trenton Funkhouser!
In his post fight interview, Trenton Funkhouser started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 130
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Artur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Funkhouser lands with an uppercut that bounces Artur off the cage and back into range.
Funkhouser lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Funkhouser bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Artur's head.
Funkhouser misses with a lunging right hand
and Artur counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Artur misses its intended target.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Artur moves out of range.
Artur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Funkhouser on the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Funkhouser has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Funkhouser shoots for a takedown but Artur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Artur gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Artur has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Funkhouser off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Donk. Funkhouser catches Artur right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Artur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser tries to bum rush Artur with a series of wild strikes but Artur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artur looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkhouser is just out of range.
Artur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Artur stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funkhouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funkhouser misses the shot to the body.
Artur throws out a counter right but Funkhouser avoids it with no problem.
Funkhouser takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot
and Artur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funkhouser throws a series of punches but Artur avoids them all with ease.
Funkhouser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Artur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Artur. #BC#
Funkhouser breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Funkhouser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkhouser is looking to wear down Artur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser jabs Artur right on the nose. Artur blinks but takes it well.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser connects with a looping right hand.
Funkhouser scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Funkhouser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Funkhouser lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Artur is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Funkhouser presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Funkhouser tries to break free but Artur pushes him back against the cage.
Funkhouser is trying to break free.
Artur can't find room to land a body shot as Funkhouser controls the action.
Funkhouser is looking to break free of the clinch but Artur has double underhooks.
Funkhouser wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Funkhouser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Funkhouser connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Funkhouser darts in looking for a takedown but Artur gets double underhooks and turns Funkhouser into the cage.
Funkhouser shoots for a double leg takedown but Artur sprawls well. He's pushed Funkhouser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Artur tests Funkhouser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funkhouser lands with a shot to the body.
Artur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Funkhouser in his tracks.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown
and Funkhouser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funkhouser's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Funkhouser duly obliges.
Artur looks to land a right hand but Funkhouser moved out of range.
Funkhouser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Artur counters with a three punch combo that has Funkhouser backing up. Funkhouser nods at Artur to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Artur but Artur pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Funkhouser misses with a lunging right hand
and Artur counters with a left and a right that stings Funkhouser.
Funkhouser misses with a two punch combination.
Artur flicks out a counter leg kick but Funkhouser steps away.
Funkhouser darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser stuns Artur with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Funkhouser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Funkhouser ducks under a wild hook from Artur.
Funkhouser lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Artur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Artur drives through and clinches with Funkhouser against the cage.
Artur misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser blocking some punches.
Artur tries to work over Funkhouser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sven Artur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Funkhouser scores with a jab. Artur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Funkhouser. Those never looked like landing.
Artur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Funkhouser throws a right hand that Artur ducks under and follows up with a left that Artur also avoids with ease.
Funkhouser shoots in but Artur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Artur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Funkhouser scores with a punch to the head.
Funkhouser looks to throw the jab but Artur is out of range.
Funkhouser looks to throw the jab but Artur is out of range.
Artur throws out a counter right but Funkhouser avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artur misses with a hook.
Artur walks into a left hand.
Funkhouser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artur moves away.
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Artur misses with a looping left.
It looked like Funkhouser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funkhouser or perhaps it was just good defense by Artur, which made it look bad. #T1#
Funkhouser tries for a takedown but Artur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Artur releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artur.
It looked like Funkhouser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Artur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funkhouser slips under a jab.
Funkhouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkhouser dives in and grabs Artur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Artur pushes down on Funkhouser's head and hops out.
Funkhouser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funkhouser throws a hook but Artur avoids it easily.#CL2#
Artur moves into the clinch successfully.
Funkhouser letting Artur take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artur.
Funkhouser drops down looking for an ankle pick but Artur pulls his leg out and moves away.
Funkhouser cracks Artur with an open hand slap.#T2#
Artur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funkhouser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Artur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funkhouser somewhat.
Funkhouser throws a series of punches but Artur avoids them all with ease.
Artur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funkhouser.
Artur dodges the punch combination from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser looks to land a combination but Artur avoids it well.
Artur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Funkhouser throws a series of punches but Artur moves out of range.
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funkhouser misses with a two punch combination.
Artur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Funkhouser just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Artur moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Funkhouser closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Artur to the mat! Artur manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Artur has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Funkhouser has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Funkhouser is trying to break the clinch but Artur has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Funkhouser.
Artur stalls. #BC2#
Artur breaks the clinch.
A combination from Funkhouser does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot
and Artur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Funkhouser thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funkhouser's calf.
Nice defenses there by Funkhouser.#T4#
Funkhouser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
Funkhouser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trenton Funkhouser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funkhouser throws a right hand that misses
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkhouser slips a jab and a cross from Artur.
Funkhouser misses with a straight right.
Trenton Funkhouser is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkhouser fails with a takedown attempt.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut. Artur saw that one coming.
Funkhouser scores with the left hand. Artur knows he should have avoided that one.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Artur moves out of range.
Artur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkhouser.
Funkhouser just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sven Artur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Artur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funkhouser goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Funkhouser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Artur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkhouser moves away.
Artur connects with the punch.
Funkhouser misses with a shot to the body
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkhouser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Funkhouser lands with a right hand.
Artur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser blocks a jab.
Funkhouser walks into a stiff left hand from Artur.
Funkhouser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Artur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Artur. #T1#
Artur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Artur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sven Artur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funkhouser takes a swing at Artur's ribcage but misses.
Artur misses with a straight left.
Funkhouser misses with a series of wild punches.
Funkhouser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Artur. Artur obviously looking to wear him down.
Funkhouser looks to land a left hand but Artur moved out of range nicely.
Artur slips a jab and a cross from Funkhouser.
Artur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkhouser swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Artur.#T2#
Funkhouser throws a poor cross that misses
and Artur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funkhouser swings widly with a right hand
and Artur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funkhouser slips under a jab from Artur.
Artur just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artur leaves Funkhouser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Funkhouser uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Artur has time to react.
Artur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artur.
Trenton Funkhouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artur throws the left hand but Funkhouser avoids the punch easily.
Artur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkhouser.
Artur misses with an uppercut.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funkhouser throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
A big left from Funkhouser misses.
Artur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Artur.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artur moves out of range of the strikes.
Artur wants to clinch up but Funkhouser keeps it at a distance.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artur.
Artur tries to move into range but Funkhouser moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkhouser swings for the body but Artur moves out of range.
Artur slaps away a takedown attempt from Funkhouser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Artur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Artur throws a hook but Funkhouser avoids it easily.
Artur misses with a straight left.
Funkhouser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A slow jab from Artur misses its intended target.
Artur misses with an uppercut. Funkhouser saw that one coming.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funkhouser misses with a double jab
and Artur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Artur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funkhouser throws a nice looking combination but Artur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
Funkhouser throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Artur counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Artur.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funkhouser. Artur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sven Artur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Artur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Artur 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Artur!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sven Artur thanked Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMAHelsinki - 124
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Bradley loads up on a big right hand but Funkhouser slips the punch.
Funkhouser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradley is fending him off so far but Funkhouser persists. Nope, Bradley circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkhouser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Funkhouser blocks a jab.
Funkhouser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bradley with a body shot.
Funkhouser throws a one two combo.
Bradley misses with a looping right.
Funkhouser is looking for the big counter here.
Funkhouser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Bradley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bradley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Funkhouser throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Funkhouser scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkhouser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bradley at a distance.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown attempt
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkhouser shoots in but no luck this time.
Bradley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Funkhouser avoids it.
Desmond Bradley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Funkhouser.
Funkhouser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funkhouser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wreckshop in the buildup to the fight.
Funkhouser throws a combination. Bradley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bradley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradley lands with a cross.
Funkhouser loads up on a big right hand but Bradley slips the punch.#TD2#
Bradley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Funkhouser with a nice head shot there.
Bradley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bradley is pulling down on Funkhouser's head to control his posture.
Funkhouser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bradley controlling Funkhouser's posture.
Funkhouser throwing strikes but missing.
Funkhouser throwing strikes from guard but Bradley blocks nicely.
Bradley has his hands on Funkhouser's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkhouser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Funkhouser throws a big elbow that misses.
Funkhouser missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funkhouser tries to free his leg and advance position but Bradley is retaining full guard.
Funkhouser throwing strikes but missing.
Funkhouser trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funkhouser working some strikes from top position.
Funkhouser throws a strike but Bradley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Bradley has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Funkhouser to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bradley is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Funkhouser pulls down on the head and he's put Bradley to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trenton Funkhouser!
Trenton Funkhouser tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Desmond Bradley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the lab. I'll be back. Don't worry.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 118
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Funkhouser lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Funkhouser scores with a one two! Morueco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Morueco gets caught napping as Funkhouser dives in and scores a takedown. Morueco manages to retain guard.
Morueco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Funkhouser throws a big right hand that misses.
Funkhouser postures up in Morueco's guard and throws a big left but Morueco blocks it.
Funkhouser is looking to work some ground and pound but Morueco has wrist control.
Funkhouser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Funkhouser trying to control the position but Morueco is working away.
Morueco parries the strikes from Funkhouser easily there. Funkhouser is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Morueco to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkhouser trying to control the action but Morueco is working from the bottom.
Funkhouser working away.
Funkhouser tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Morueco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Funkhouser throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morueco is looking to reverse the position.
Morueco is letting Funkhouser control him for a moment.
An elbow from Funkhouser crashes against the mat.
Morueco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser working the ground and pound but Morueco is defending the strikes.
Morueco wants to control but Funkhouser postures up.
Morueco is looking to regain half guard here but Funkhouser keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Funkhouser misses with the ground and pound.
Funkhouser sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Morueco is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Funkhouser throws an elbow but Morueco slips to the side and avoids it well.
Morueco managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Funkhouser.
The strikes coming from Funkhouser are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morueco avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Funkhouser. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is trying to get an arm triangle but Morueco is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morueco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Funkhouser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morueco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Funkhouser throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Morueco defending against the ground and pound.
Funkhouser misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Morueco struggling a bit here.
Funkhouser fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morueco gets back to half guard.
Funkhouser wants to take a breather but Morueco is having none of it.
Funkhouser thows a huge punch but Morueco dodges it nicely.
Morueco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funkhouser.
Morueco trying to hold on to Funkhouser's head to control him but Funkhouser postures up.
Morueco is controlling Funkhouser's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Morueco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funkhouser. #T4#
Morueco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funkhouser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morueco wants to control but Funkhouser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Funkhouser throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Morueco to regain full guard.
Morueco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkhouser is one step ahead there.
Funkhouser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morueco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morueco keeping moving, preventing Funkhouser from controlling successfully.
Funkhouser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funkhouser wants to pass the guard but Morueco is keeping the position.
Funkhouser is working Morueco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trenton Funkhouser dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morueco misses with a kick to the body.
Morueco lands a nice hook to Funkhouser's body. Funkhouser takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funkhouser shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morueco pinned against the cage. Morueco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkhouser throws out a powerful jab.
Morueco throws the left hand but Funkhouser avoids the punch easily.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser misses with a few strikes there.
Morueco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funkhouser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morueco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco slips a jab and a cross from Funkhouser.
Morueco misses with a low kick as Funkhouser jumps back.
Morueco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funkhouser avoids the body shot from Morueco.
Funkhouser with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morueco to score with a decent uppercut.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown attempt - Morueco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jorge Morueco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Funkhouser.#T1#
Funkhouser looks to land a combination but Morueco avoids it well.
Funkhouser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morueco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Morueco. Beautiful body shot.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Funkhouser was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morueco throws a chopping leg kick but Funkhouser manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheers as Morueco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funkhouser doesn't seem phased though.
Morueco throws a right hand that Funkhouser ducks under and follows up with a left that Funkhouser also avoids with ease.
Morueco slips under a jab from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot.
Funkhouser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Funkhouser backs away, Morueco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Funkhouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morueco.
Morueco throws a combination that misses
and Funkhouser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funkhouser checks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Morueco as Funkhouser shoots in.#T2#
Morueco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkhouser takes a swing at Morueco's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Morueco misses the target.
Funkhouser lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morueco lands with a straight right. Funkhouser didn't see that one coming.
Funkhouser misses the jab.
Morueco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funkhouser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funkhouser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funkhouser takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jorge Morueco is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Morueco.
Funkhouser throws a right and a left that Morueco avoids nicely.
Morueco moves out of range as Funkhouser strikes.
Morueco connects with a nice looking jab.
Funkhouser avoids the body shot from Morueco.
Morueco misses with a body shot.
Morueco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Funkhouser on the side of the head.#TD2#
Funkhouser gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Funkhouser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morueco keeps working.
Morueco managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Funkhouser.
The strikes coming from Funkhouser are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Funkhouser throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Morueco works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Funkhouser misses with a head shot. Morueco uses the momentum to regain guard.
Morueco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funkhouser throwing strikes but missing.
Funkhouser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Funkhouser throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Funkhouser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morueco wants to sweep but no luck.
Funkhouser trying to control the position from guard on top but Morueco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morueco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Funkhouser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morueco keeping moving, preventing Funkhouser from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funkhouser's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morueco holds on and takes a little breather.
Funkhouser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morueco is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jorge Morueco will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Morueco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Morueco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morueco lands a nice shot to the body.
Morueco struggles to land a body shot inside as Funkhouser controls his hands.
Funkhouser pushes Morueco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morueco lands a knee to the body.
Morueco digs a right hand into Funkhouser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Funkhouser's gas tank.
Funkhouser prevents a body shot from Morueco.
A nice left hand lands by Morueco.
Morueco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morueco lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Morueco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morueco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morueco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funkhouser's elbow.
Funkhouser is looking to break free of the clinch but Morueco has double underhooks.
Funkhouser tries for a takedown. No joy.
Funkhouser wants a takedown but no success here.
Funkhouser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Morueco misses with a body punch.
Morueco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morueco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morueco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morueco struggles to land a body shot inside as Funkhouser controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Morueco.
Morueco tries to throw a body punch but Funkhouser avoids it by throwing Morueco back against the cage.
Funkhouser working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Funkhouser breaks from the clinch.
Morueco throws a body punch but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Morueco throws a body punch but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morueco.
Funkhouser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Funkhouser has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morueco. Funkhouser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morueco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trenton Funkhouser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funkhouser takes a swing at Morueco's ribcage but misses.
Morueco sizes up Funkhouser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2##TD2#
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morueco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morueco is trying to control Funkhouser's posture but Funkhouser avoids it.
Morueco is holding Funkhouser down, trying to stall.
Morueco is not content to let Funkhouser control the position.
Morueco managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Funkhouser throws an elbow but Morueco slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Funkhouser.
Morueco is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Funkhouser postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Funkhouser goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morueco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Funkhouser's guard! Nice work there by Morueco! #SUB2#
Funkhouser working for a triangle but Morueco defends it easily. #SUB2#
Funkhouser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funkhouser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morueco controls the pace.#T4##SUB2#
Morueco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funkhouser looking to control.
Funkhouser being controlled here, momentarily.
Trenton Funkhouser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morueco passes into half guard.
Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Morueco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morueco 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jorge Morueco!
An out of breath Jorge Morueco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 110
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Funkhouser misses with a double jab
and Artur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Funkhouser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Artur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Funkhouser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Artur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Artur throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Funkhouser closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Funkhouser lands in his opponent's guard.
Artur wants to stand and escape but Funkhouser is having none of it.
Funkhouser being controlled here momentarily.
Artur wants to stand and escape but Funkhouser is having none of it.
Artur looking for a sweep. Not yet Artur, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Artur trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funkhouser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funkhouser throws a big elbow that misses.
Funkhouser throws a strike but Artur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Funkhouser keeping moving, preventing Artur from controlling successfully.
Funkhouser looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkhouser, not yet. #SUB2#
Artur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Artur is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Funkhouser has his foot on Artur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Artur works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Funkhouser has his feet on Artur's thighs here. He's pushed Artur off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Artur screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trenton Funkhouser!
After the fight, Trenton Funkhouser was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 103
Date: Mar 14, 2017

#R1#
Holliday lands with a shot to the body.
Funkhouser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holliday.
A big left from Holliday misses.
Funkhouser throws a hook to the side of Holliday's head but Holliday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holliday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holliday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Funkhouser takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Holliday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funkhouser just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on Funkhouser's shoulder, as Funkhouser tries to avoid the shot.
Funkhouser lands a jab to the nose.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Holliday moves out of range.
Funkhouser jabs Holliday right on the nose. Holliday blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Harry Holliday has been cut.
Jab from Funkhouser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holliday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funkhouser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Funkhouser fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holliday on the side of the head.
Funkhouser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A big left from Holliday misses. #TD#
Funkhouser looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Holliday is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Holliday is defending against the submission attempts here by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser wants to free his trapped foot but Holliday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holliday holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Funkhouser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Funkhouser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holliday is just riding it out for now. Funkhouser eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Funkhouser is working for a kimura but Holliday is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Funkhouser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holliday is just riding it out for now. Funkhouser eventually gives up the hold.
Holliday is refusing to be controlled, as Funkhouser sits in half guard. #T3#
Funkhouser passes to side control.
Holliday manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Holliday wants to free his trapped foot but Funkhouser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Holliday prevents Funkhouser from improving his position.
Funkhouser wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy.
Funkhouser is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Holliday wants to free his trapped foot but Funkhouser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Funkhouser trying to control here.
Holliday prevents Funkhouser from improving his position.
Funkhouser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funkhouser.#SUB#
Funkhouser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holliday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funkhouser wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Trenton Funkhouser will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Funkhouser tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holliday defends well and Funkhouser ends up having to push Holliday into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Funkhouser moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funkhouser misses with an uppercut.
Funkhouser slips under a jab.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Funkhouser moved out of range nicely.
Funkhouser lands with a shot to the body.
Funkhouser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holliday.
Funkhouser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holliday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkhouser.
Holliday blocks a jab.
Holliday stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkhouser. Funkhouser gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday cracks Funkhouser with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funkhouser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkhouser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holliday takes a swing at Funkhouser's ribcage but misses.
Funkhouser shoots in and drives through. Holliday sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harry Holliday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funkhouser loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Funkhouser's head but Funkhouser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday throws a hook but Funkhouser blocks it.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Funkhouser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holliday momentarily.
Funkhouser works the jab nicely.
Funkhouser lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut there from Holliday.
Holliday missing with a left hand there. Funkhouser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday jabs Funkhouser to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkhouser fails with the takedown
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funkhouser swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Funkhouser misses with a hook.#T2#
Holliday throws a hook but Funkhouser avoids it easily.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Funkhouser's head but Funkhouser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funkhouser throws a body shot but no joy.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkhouser throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Funkhouser misses the target.
Funkhouser needs to keep his hands up - Holliday had a free shot at his head there.
Holliday throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Funkhouser on the side of the head.
Holliday leaves Funkhouser with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Funkhouser.
Holliday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holliday jabs Funkhouser right on the nose. Funkhouser blinks but takes it well.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkhouser manages to avoid it.
Funkhouser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holliday throws out the jab. #TD#
Funkhouser throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holliday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funkhouser is in Holliday's guard.#T3#
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Funkhouser from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Funkhouser 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.
Funkhouser passes Holliday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Funkhouser stalling away here and it's allowed Holliday to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Holliday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Holliday keeps moving. #SUB#
Funkhouser drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holliday looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holliday looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holliday! #REVB#
Funkhouser manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Holliday stalling.
Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Funkhouser looking for submissions off his back.
Funkhouser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holliday controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Holliday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Funkhouser ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
Funkhouser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holliday.
Holliday getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Funkhouser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Funkhouser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holliday.
Funkhouser just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser misses with a looping right.
Funkhouser throws a hook to the side of Holliday's head but Holliday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Funkhouser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funkhouser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday with a jab.#TD#
Holliday gets caught flat footed, as Funkhouser shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkhouser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Funkhouser trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Holliday pulls Funkhouser in close to his closed guard and prevents Funkhouser from doing any damage or advancing position.
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holliday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funkhouser is working hard here to advance position.
Funkhouser stopping the sweep attempt from Holliday.#SUB#
Funkhouser is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holliday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holliday has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holliday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Funkhouser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holliday content to stall in guard here.
Funkhouser wants to control the position but Holliday says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Funkhouser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Funkhouser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holliday gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holliday won't allow Funkhouser to sweep him here.
Holliday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Funkhouser looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Funkhouser has an active guard here but Holliday has managed to pass into half guard.
Funkhouser manages to get to full guard.
Trenton Funkhouser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Funkhouser has his foot on Holliday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holliday works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Funkhouser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holliday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holliday won't allow Funkhouser to sweep him here. #SUB#
Funkhouser working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holliday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holliday manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holliday is fighting to break Funkhouser's control of his arms but Funkhouser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holliday preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holliday has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Holliday!
Harry Holliday was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Epic Hype Night 2: Overload
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Funkhouser drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Funkhouser tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fo tries to bench press Funkhouser off him but Funkhouser keeps the position. #SUB2#
Funkhouser thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fo has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fo sneaks back into half guard.
Fo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funkhouser's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funkhouser's back!#SUB#
Fo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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!
Funkhouser is in bad spot here. #T1#
Funkhouser trying to control the position but Fo manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Fo is looking for the choke from the back position but Funkhouser is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Funkhouser defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Funkhouser tries to break free.
Funkhouser is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Funkhouser defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fo's arms. #SUB#
Funkhouser fending off the submission attempt from Fo.
Funkhouser turns into Fo and is now in his guard.
Funkhouser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fo working for a triangle but Funkhouser defends it easily.
Fo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fo, not yet. #T2#
Fo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Funkhouser's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkhouser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Fo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Funkhouser is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Fo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Fo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Funkhouser knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Fo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Funkhouser manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fo's best efforts.
Funkhouser tries to get to full guard but Fo has control of the leg.
Funkhouser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funkhouser.
Funkhouser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fo's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Funkhouser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Funkhouser 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. #SUB#
Fo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Fo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funkhouser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Fo can't keep his opponent in guard - Funkhouser advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Fo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Funkhouser drops back looking for a leg! Fo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fo manages to kick Funkhouser off! Funkhouser jumps back into Fo's guard.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Fo keeps moving.
Fo looking for a sweep. Not yet Fo, not yet. #SUB2#
Funkhouser 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. #SUB2#
Funkhouser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funkhouser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tung Fo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Funkhouser slaps away a takedown attempt from Fo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fo.
Funkhouser's coach down at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Funkhouser's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fo shoots in and drives through. Funkhouser sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Funkhouser closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fo to the mat! Fo manages to get full guard.
Fo wants to sweep here but Funkhouser controlling him for the moment.
Funkhouser trying to control the position from guard on top but Fo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Funkhouser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funkhouser has managed to get both his arms back between Fo's legs - danger averted.
Funkhouser passes Fo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Funkhouser seems to be working for a kimura but Fo defends the submission attempt.
Funkhouser moves nicely into side control.
Fo sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Funkhouser is working for a kimura but Fo is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is trying to work for a kimura but Fo is defending well.
Fo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funkhouser's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funkhouser's back!
Fo keeps control of the position as Funkhouser tries to break free. #SUB#
Fo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tung Fo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Fo is looking for the choke from the back position but Funkhouser is controlling his hands well.
Funkhouser can't escape the position. #SUB#
Fo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Funkhouser has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Fo is looking for the choke from the back position but Funkhouser is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Fo is trying to stick to Funkhouser's back but Funkhouser is turning into Fo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Funkhouser.#SUB#
Fo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Funkhouser defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funkhouser slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkhouser is trying to control the action in half guard but Fo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fo gets full guard.#SUB#
Fo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Funkhouser pushing down on Fo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Funkhouser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fo is looking for a sweep. Funkhouser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a kimura but Fo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Funkhouser to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Funkhouser seems to be working for a kimura but Fo defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Funkhouser prevents Fo from improving his position.#SUB#
Fo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fo is pressing down on Funkhouser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Fo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funkhouser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Funkhouser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funkhouser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funkhouser trying to control but Fo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Funkhouser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Funkhouser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fo keeps working.
Fo tries to buck Funkhouser off but Funkhouser is having none of it.
Funkhouser trying to control the action but Fo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Funkhouser thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fo tries to buck Funkhouser off but Funkhouser is having none of it.
Fo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fo defends it well. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is working for a kimura but Fo is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trenton Funkhouser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Funkhouser counters with a nice uppercut.
Funkhouser slaps away a takedown attempt from Fo, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Fo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Funkhouser manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Fo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Funkhouser moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Funkhouser is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fo wants to sweep here but Funkhouser controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Funkhouser drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funkhouser jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Fo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkhouser is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Fo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Funkhouser has his hands clasped together but Fo extends and breaks Funkhouser's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tung Fo!

Event: G #40 Beaumont vs Boagrius 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Cotto scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto sizes up Funkhouser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkhouser is just out of range.
Cotto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot.
Cotto scores with a body shot.
Cotto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Cotto misses.
Funkhouser throws a sloppy body shot
and Funkhouser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funkhouser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cotto ducks under a wild hook from Funkhouser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkhouser.
Cotto throws a lazy uppercut
and Funkhouser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Cotto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Funkhouser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Funkhouser throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.#T1#
Funkhouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkhouser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cotto stalks Funkhouser and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Funkhouser's face. Funkhouser staggers backwards, shaken.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cotto takes one on the button.
Funkhouser takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Funkhouser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Cotto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Funkhouser is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkhouser prevents a body shot from Cotto.
Cotto has a couple of punches blocked by Funkhouser. #T2#
Funkhouser is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cotto is keeping busy.
Cotto scores with a shot to the side of Funkhouser's head.
Cotto lands a hook that snaps the head of Funkhouser backwards.
Funkhouser tries for a takedown but Cotto manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Funkhouser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkhouser.
A telegraphed right hand from Funkhouser misses the target.
Funkhouser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkhouser.
Cotto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Miguel Cotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cotto lands a slapping body shot.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot.
Funkhouser is looking to wear down Cotto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cotto looks to land a left hand but Funkhouser moved out of range nicely.
Cotto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Funkhouser's head.#T3#
Funkhouser lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Funkhouser - just one landing.
Funkhouser moves forwards but Cotto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Funkhouser lands a jab to Cotto's midsection.
Funkhouser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cotto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funkhouser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkhouser takes one to the chin there.
Funkhouser blocks a jab.
Funkhouser is looking to counter punch.
Funkhouser throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cotto.
Cotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Funkhouser misses its target.
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!
Funkhouser throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Funkhouser there.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cotto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Funkhouser is rocked!
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Funkhouser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funkhouser misses with a hook
and Cotto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funkhouser seems to have got his legs back now.
Funkhouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotto thuds a left hand into Funkhouser's body.
Nice straight punches there by Cotto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cotto.
Funkhouser has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cotto.
A lazy left from Cotto finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Cotto 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.
#R2#
Cotto takes a swing at Funkhouser's ribcage but misses.
Miguel Cotto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkhouser was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Funkhouser misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funkhouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Funkhouser in his tracks.
Funkhouser dives in and grabs Cotto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cotto pushes down on Funkhouser's head and hops out.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Funkhouser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Funkhouser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a lunging right hand
and Funkhouser counters with a stiff right hand.
Cotto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkhouser.
Cotto scores with a nice head shot.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Cotto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Funkhouser misses the shot to the body.
Cotto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Funkhouser shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Funkhouser throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Cotto misses.
Cotto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funkhouser scores with a jab. Cotto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Funkhouser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkhouser closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Funkhouser moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotto digs a good hook to Funkhouser's body.
Cotto misses with a double jab
and Funkhouser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funkhouser looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Cotto misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkhouser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
Cotto scores with a hook to the body. Funkhouser takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Cotto thuds a left hand into Funkhouser's body.
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Funkhouser slips the punch.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funkhouser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkhouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funkhousers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cotto misses with a hook.
It looked like Funkhouser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cotto.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Funkhouser.
Cotto misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Cotto. #T3#
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funkhouser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funkhouser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cotto lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cotto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD2#
Cotto cracks Funkhouser with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cotto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Funkhouser to stand back up!
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!
Cotto swings for the body but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Funkhouser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funkhouser throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto counters with a nice body shot.
Funkhouser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto slips under a jab from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
A big right from Cotto misses.
Cotto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Funkhouser with that takedown attempt.
Cotto thows a body kick. Funkhouser tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cotto jabs at Funkhouser's body.
Cotto misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Cotto has knocked Funkhouser down with a huge combo! Cotto steps away and waves a wobbly Funkhouser back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Funkhouser takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
BOOM! Cotto lands a beautiful left hook that drops Funkhouser. Funkhouser tries to recover but Cotto is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Funkhouser lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Cotto!
A very excited looking Miguel Cotto rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: G #29 BOADRIUS vs PALMER
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Blaster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blaster throws a wild body kick that Funkhouser sees coming a mile off.
Funkhouser avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkhouser is just out of range.
Blaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funkhouser. Funkhouser circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funkhouser has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Blaster shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Funkhouser eats them both and turns towards Blaster to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaster takes a swing at Funkhouser's ribcage but misses.
Funkhouser feinted with a counter takedown.
Blaster throws a lazy right hand but Funkhouser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Funkhouser misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Blaster. Beautiful body shot.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Funkhouser gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Funkhouser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funkhouser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkhouser swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blaster throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Funkhouser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blaster.
Blaster misses with a kick to the body
and Funkhouser counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaster scores with the left hand. Funkhouser knows he should have avoided that one.
Funkhouser looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaster is just out of range.#T2#
Blaster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Funkhouser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Master Blaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaster sizes up Funkhouser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blaster.
Blaster lands a jab to Funkhouser's midsection.
Blaster plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blaster - that will leave a mark!
Blaster feints and then cracks Funkhouser's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Funkhouser down.
Blaster connects with a right hand. Funkhouser shakes it off.
Blaster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Funkhouser closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Blaster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blaster goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Funkhouser throws an overhand right that lands on Blaster's shoulder, as Blaster tries to avoid the shot.
Blaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funkhouser avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Funkhouser tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaster thows a body kick. Funkhouser tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Funkhouser catches Blaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Blaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Funkhouser had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Blaster scores with a jab to the head.
Funkhouser walks into a straight right hand from Blaster.
Funkhouser defending well as Blaster loads up on a big left hand.
Funkhouser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Blaster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blaster misses with a head kick.
Blaster lands a head shot.
Blaster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaster wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Blaster #TD#
and Funkhouser counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser wants to control from the top but Blaster keeps moving.
Blaster trying to control the position.
Blaster seems keen to control Funkhouser's posture.
Blaster wants to stand but Funkhouser is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaster!
Funkhouser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funkhouser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Funkhouser gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaster lands with a shot to the body.
Blaster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Funkhouser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkhouser is defended easily by Blaster.#T1#
Blaster misses with a kick to the body.
Blaster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Master Blaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkhouser takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blaster staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Funkhouser blocks the leg kick.
Funkhouser moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funkhouser looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funkhouser takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Blaster. #T2#
Funkhouser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Blaster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blaster digs a good hook to Funkhouser's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaster throws an overhand right that lands on Funkhouser's shoulder, as Funkhouser tries to avoid the shot.
Funkhouser went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good shot there by Blaster.
A head kick misses from Blaster.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaster throws a leg kick which misses Funkhouser's front leg but catches the back leg as Funkhouser tries to avoid it.
Funkhouser throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaster connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from Blaster.
Blaster stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Blaster digs a good hook to Funkhouser's body.
Funkhouser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Funkhouser under the eye.
Funkhouser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trenton Funkhouser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blaster scores with a nice strike.
Funkhouser will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blaster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Funkhouser. That did some damage!
Blaster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funkhouser's calf.#T4#
Blaster lands a jab.
Blaster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Funkhouser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaster.
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!
Funkhouser throws an overhand right that lands on Blaster's shoulder, as Blaster tries to avoid the shot.
Funkhouser takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Funkhouser is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaster is looking to slow Funkhouser down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Blaster.
Blaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funkhouser walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
That's time! Funkhouser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Funkhouser throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaster counters with a nice body shot.
Blaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blaster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaster scores with a jab.
Blaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funkhouser has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaster misses with a hook
and Funkhouser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funkhouser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster works the jab nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blaster. Funkhouser shrugs it off though.
Blaster missing with a left hand there. Funkhouser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funkhouser attempts a counter takedown but Blaster avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Blaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Blaster.
Blaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blaster catches Funkhouser with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Funkhouser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Blaster misses
and Funkhouser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaster lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Funkhouser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Funkhouser takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Funkhouser fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crunch! Blaster slams his shin into Funkhouser's torso.
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!
Blaster throws a series of punches but Funkhouser avoids them all with ease.
Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaster.
Funkhouser is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funkhouser. Blaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Blaster coming out on top.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blaster!
Blaster scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Funkhouser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Blaster.
Funkhouser looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funkhouser has time to react.
Funkhouser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funkhouser has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blaster misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Funkhouser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blaster.
Blaster throws a head kick that misses.
Funkhouser attempts a counter takedown but Blaster avoids it well and moves away.
Blaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkhouser manages to avoid it.
Blaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blaster takes a swing at Funkhouser's ribcage but misses.
Funkhouser takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Blaster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blaster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blaster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Funkhouser misses with a wild combination.
Blaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster thuds a left hand into Funkhouser's body.
Blaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blaster lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Funkhouser takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blaster scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaster. Funkhouser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funkhouser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Funkhouser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaster lands a nice looking kick to the body. Funkhouser takes a step back to recover.
Blaster jabs at Funkhouser's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blaster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Funkhouser. That did some damage!
Blaster walks into a left hand. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Blaster.
Funkhouser takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Funkhouser misses with a left hand
and Blaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Funkhouser drops his hands momentarily and Blaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Blaster.
Blaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blaster throws a sloppy head kick and Funkhouser moves out of range easily.
Funkhouser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blaster misses with a right hand
and Blaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Blaster throws a push kick but Funkhouser slaps the foot to one side.
Blaster works Funkhouser's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaster.
Funkhouser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blaster scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaster lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Blaster throws a body punch but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Blaster looks to land a body kick but Funkhouser moved away.
Blaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaster throws a leg kick which misses Funkhouser's front leg but catches the back leg as Funkhouser tries to avoid it.
Funkhouser blocks the body kick.
Blaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Funkhouser takes one to the side of the head.
Blaster connects with a looping right hand.
Funkhouser 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. #T4#
Funkhouser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaster scores with a jab to the body.
Blaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaster lands a really nice looking cross but Funkhouser seems unphased.
Funkhouser takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaster lets loose with a powerful body kick. Funkhouser will feel that in the morning.
Blaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funkhouser avoids a kick to the body.
Funkhouser has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Funkhouser's head.
Blaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Blaster misses with a straight left.
Jab by Blaster.
Blaster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blaster throws a lazy body kick
letting Funkhouser counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaster.
Funkhouser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Blaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blaster. Funkhouser shrugs it off though.
Blaster lands a front kick.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaster. Funkhouser does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Blaster.
Blaster feints and then cracks Funkhouser's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Funkhouser down.
Blaster punishes Funkhouser's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blaster.
Funkhouser gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaster.
Blaster scores with a leg kick.
Funkhouser doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Blaster.
Funkhouser tries to counter with a takedown but Blaster is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Blaster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Funkhouser appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blaster throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Funkhouser tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaster scores with a decent looking hook.
Blaster scores with the left hand. Funkhouser knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaster.
Blaster throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Funkhouser on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trenton Funkhouser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaster throws a big shot that misses.
Blaster misses with a looping left.
Funkhouser's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Funkhouser misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaster. #T3#
Funkhouser lands with a nice body punch.
Blaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funkhouser defending well as Blaster loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Funkhouser on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blaster lands a front kick.
Funkhouser checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Blaster.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaster.
A jab from Blaster does it's job there.#T4#
Blaster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blaster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Funkhouser avoids the head kick by Blaster.
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
Blaster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Funkhouser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaster tries to land a front kick but Funkhouser steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Funkhouser was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Master Blaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funkhouser throws a sloppy body shot
and Blaster counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Blaster misses.
Blaster jabs Funkhouser right on the nose. Funkhouser blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Blaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blaster 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 43:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 44:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Blaster!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Master Blaster waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: ITFL 4.2
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1##TD#
Joker feints and as Funkhouser raises his hands in defense, Joker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Joker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Funkhouser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joker has managed to get both his arms back between Funkhouser's legs - danger averted.
Funkhouser looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkhouser, not yet.
Joker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Funkhouser's head.
Funkhouser wants to sweep here but Joker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Funkhouser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funkhouser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Joker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Funkhouser has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Joker should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Funkhouser has tightened it up now! Joker should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trenton Funkhouser!
Trenton Funkhouser tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Mr Joker stepped up to the mic, saying 'HahaHAAhaaHha haHAhahaHA haha ha Hahaaha ha ha... haHa.. HA!'.

Event: RCG 20:
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Shlemenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkhouser moves away.
Shlemenko throws the left hand but Funkhouser avoids the punch easily.
Funkhouser is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Shlemenko instigates a clinch.
Shlemenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shlemenko lands a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko stops a takedown attempt from Funkhouser.
Shlemenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shlemenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funkhouser backwards.
Funkhouser tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shlemenko working aggressively here.
Funkhouser is leaning against Shlemenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Funkhouser fails to land.
Shlemenko misses with the head strike.
Shlemenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Funkhouser leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shlemenko lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shlemenko lands with a left to the head.
Funkhouser tries to work over Shlemenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Funkhouser throws a head punch that misses.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Shlemenko.
Funkhouser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shlemenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shlemenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funkhouser tries to throw a body punch but Shlemenko avoids it by throwing Funkhouser back against the cage.
Shlemenko tries to throw a body punch but Funkhouser avoids it by throwing Shlemenko back against the cage.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shlemenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Funkhouser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shlemenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Funkhouser can't find room to land a body shot as Shlemenko controls the action.
Shlemenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Funkhouser or not. #TD2#
Shlemenko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Shlemenko stands up out of the half guard.
Shlemenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Shlemenko and sends Funkhouser crashing to the mat! Shlemenko follows him down to the mat - Funkhouser regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Funkhouser is rocked!
Funkhouser trying to control here.
Oh Funkhouser is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet.
Funkhouser seems to have got his legs back now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shlemenko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Funkhouser wants to improve his position but Shlemenko is controlling well.
Funkhouser is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Million Dollar Performance Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SU2#
Shlemenko decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Shlemenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funkhouser seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Funkhouser walks into a straight right hand from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a shot from downtown. Funkhouser moves away and avoids it.
Funkhouser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko moves in looking to clinch but Funkhouser pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Funkhouser on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funkhouser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shlemenko. Shlemenko obviously looking to wear him down. #KD2#
Shlemenko lands a left and a right that sends Funkhouser crashing to the canvas! Shlemenko dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Trenton Funkhouser has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Shlemenko stands up from mount. Strange move.
Shlemenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Funkhouser misses its target.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick. #T4#
Shlemenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Funkhouser was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shlemenko.
Funkhouser slips a jab and a cross from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Funkhouser misses its target.
Shlemenko throws a nice looking combination but Funkhouser bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Funkhouser appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
It looked like Funkhouser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shlemenko swings widly with a right hand
and Funkhouser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shlemenko throws a hook but Funkhouser blocks it.#CL2#
Shlemenko clinches up against the cage.
Funkhouser dodges an elbow strike from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkhouser blocking some punches.
Funkhouser is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Shlemenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shlemenko misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Shlemenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trenton Funkhouser's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Shlemenko moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Funkhouser! Shlemenko continues to tee off on Funkhouser, landing with a left and a right! Shlemenko connects with a right hand that leaves Funkhouser sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Shlemenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Shlemenko!
Alexander Shlemenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexander Shlemenko thanked Mohito Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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