PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Olson
vs
Funky

175 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
23
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Funky!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson blocks a jab.

Olson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Olson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Funky controls his leg.
Olson is looking to take a break and control but Funky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funky tries to roll over but Olson keeps him under control.
Olson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Funky.
Olson is thwarting Funky's attempts to control the position.

Funky makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Funky!
Olson looking to control but Funky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Funky manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Funky is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Olson stands up and beckons Funky to join him on the feet.
Olson closes the distance and clinches up with Funky, looking for a takedown. Olson pushes Funky against the cage but Funky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson misses with a leg kick.

Funky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Funky slows the pace down in half guard.
Olson is trying to maintain the position but Funky is very close to passing his half guard.
Funky trying to control the action but Olson is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Funky there.
Funky working Olson over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson is looking to improve his position.
Olson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Funky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Olson defending well though.
Olson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Funky has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Funky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Olson wants to control but Funky is having none of it.
Olson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Olson tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Funky. What's that going to do exactly?
Olson tries to hold on but Funky pushes him away.
Olson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Olson tries to lock up and control but Funky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Funky is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Olson with a poor takedown

and Funky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Funky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Funky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Funky throws a head kick that misses.
Hank Olson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olson misses with a few strikes there.
Funky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olson has his takedown stuffed

and Funky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Olson's guard.

Funky stands and steps away. Olson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Funky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Olson jumps into guard, dragging Funky to the mat.
Funky wants to control from the top but Olson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Funky 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funky trying to control the position from guard on top but Olson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funky postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funky prevents Olson from getting back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Olson fails to land with a series of punches.
Funky misses with a low kick.
Funky is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Funky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Funky stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Funky tries to clinch up

and Olson counters by moving into the clinch.
Funky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olson smiles and moves away.

Funky feints and as Olson raises his hands in defense, Funky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Olson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olson wants to control the position but Funky says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Funky is looking for a kimura here.
Funky trying to control the action but Olson is working from the bottom.
Funky passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olson is trying desperately to improve position.
Funky is trying to control here but Olson has managed to regain half guard.
Olson trying to hold on to Funky's head to control him but Funky postures up.

Olson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funky pulls his head out easily.
Funky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Funky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Olson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Funky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Olson's guard.
Olson keeping moving, preventing Funky from controlling successfully.

Olson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Funky postures up.
Funky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Funky distracts Olson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Funky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Funky stopping the sweep attempt from Olson.
Funky passes Olson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Funky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Olson is just riding it out for now. Funky eventually gives up the hold.
Funky thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Olson to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Funky looking to pass the guard.
Funky with a nice head shot there.
Funky is stalling in the full guard.
Olson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funky defends well.
Olson can't keep his opponent in guard - Funky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Funky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Funky is trying to control the action in half guard but Olson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olson trying to hold on to Funky's head to control him but Funky postures up.
Olson is trying to get back to full guard.
Funky wants to pass to mount but Olson is defending the position.
Olson trying to control but Funky postures up.

Funky decides to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olson throws a front kick aimed at Funky's knee but Funky avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Funky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Funky 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Funky!