PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garo Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Garo Gambini has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gambini
vs
Funky

183 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

155 cm
24
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garo Gambini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Funky!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Funky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Funky throws a big right hand that misses.
Gambini looking for a sweep. Not yet Gambini, not yet.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Funky tries to pass.
Funky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gambini looking to control.
Gambini pulls Funky in to control the position.
Funky advances position into side control!
Funky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gambini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gambini is trying to improve his position.
Funky working the ground and pound but Gambini is defending the strikes.
Gambini prevents Funky from improving position.
Funky tries to score with some ground and pound. Gambini controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Funky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Funky throws an elbow but Gambini slips to the side and avoids it well.
Funky works to advance to full mount. Gambini defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

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.
Gambini is squirming around, avoiding Funky's attempts to control the action.
Gambini is looking to improve his position but Funky isn't that keen on the idea.
Gambini is working hard here to advance position.
Funky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gambini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gambini is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky lands a big elbow.

Funky jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gambini manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gambini can't do much from the bottom here.
Funky working the ground and pound but Gambini is defending the strikes.
Gambini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gambini can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funky in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Funky advances to mount.
Funky landing strikes from the mount and Gambini is in trouble!
Funky scoring with strikes but Gambini is staying in there.
Gambini is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Funky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
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 gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Funky bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gambini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Funky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gambini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gambini is keen to just control but Funky is a slippery customer.
Funky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funky is not content to let Gambini control the position.
Gambini not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Garo Gambini.

Gambini moves into the clinch.
Gambini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gambini is pressed up against the cage. Funky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gambini down to the mat. Gambini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garo Gambini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funky momentarily.
Gambini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Funky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gambini avoids it really well and circles away.

Gambini moves into the clinch.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gambini - that landed with a thud.
Gambini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
Gambini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Funky is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky looking for a takedown.
Garo Gambini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funky.
Gambini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
Funky tries for a takedown but Gambini manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Gambini - that landed with a thud.
Gambini pushes Funky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gambini lands a body punch.
Gambini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gambini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
Gambini pushes Funky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gambini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gambini.
Gambini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gambini works on Funky's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gambini.
Gambini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
Funky letting Gambini take a breather here.
Gambini digs a right hand underneath Funky's ribcage. Funky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gambini.
Gambini lands a hook that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Gambini.
Nice body punch from Gambini.
Gambini lands a left hand.
Gambini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funky.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike.
Gambini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Funky or not.
Gambini lands a right hand.
Gambini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Gambini.
Gambini lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gambini.
Gambini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini cracks Funky with a nice body shot.
Gambini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gambini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gambini digs a right hand underneath Funky's ribcage. Funky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Gambini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garo Gambini dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Gambini catches Funky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gambini throws a good cross that connects.
Gambini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gambini lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Gambini.
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
Funky fails with the takedown.
Gambini lands a nice hook to Funky's body. Funky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body. Funky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gambini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gambini scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Funky's head.
Funky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ben Funky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini scores with a sloppy right hand. Funky should have avoided that one.
Gambini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gambini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gambini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Funky in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gambini.
Gambini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Funky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gambini circles away.
Funky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Gambini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funky doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Funky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gambini thuds a left hand into Funky's body.
Gambini throws a shot to the body.
Funky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gambini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gambini connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini lands a jab to the head.
Gambini cracks Funky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Funky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky drops his hands momentarily and Gambini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gambini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funky ducks right into an uppercut from Gambini.
Gambini thuds a left hand into Funky's body.
Gambini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gambini scores with a shot to the body.
Gambini jabs at Funky's body.
Gambini jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gambini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gambini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gambini jabs Funky right on the nose. Funky blinks but takes it well.
Gambini connects with a jab.
Garo Gambini is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambini lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gambini lands with a nice body punch.
Funky moves forwards but Gambini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gambini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gambini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Funky's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambini scores with a jab to the body.
Funky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gambini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funky has time to react.
Gambini stuns Funky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini digs a good body shot into Funky's ribs.
Good exchange - Gambini coming out on top.
Funky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garo Gambini showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gambini 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garo Gambini!