PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ji Kwon Tae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy E - Still cruisin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Funkyama
vs
Kwon Tae

175 cm
22
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
23
161 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Phoenix Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aoki Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ji Kwon Tae!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama lands a really nice looking cross but Tae seems unphased.

It looks like Ji Kwon Tae has been cut.
Funkyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Funkyama looks to land a right hand but Tae moved out of range.
Tae shoots in but Funkyama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Funkyama tried to score with a low kick but Tae checks it.
Funkyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tae manages to avoid it.
Funkyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Tae.
Funkyama throws a leg kick but Tae sees it coming and moves out of range.

Funkyama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tae is trying to defend but Funkyama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Funkyama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Tae is defending well.
Funkyama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Funkyama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama thows a huge punch but Tae dodges it nicely.
Funkyama drops an elbow to the side of Tae's head.
Funkyama working the head and body with strikes.
Funkyama is nestled in close to Tae, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tae looks gassed!
Funkyama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Funkyama throwing shots but Tae is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tae wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.

Funkyama has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tae defend it? Funkyama steps over the head and cranks it - Tae is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Funkyama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aoki Funkyama!