PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Donghae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Funky told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Donghae
vs
Funky

183 cm
26
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

155 cm
26
184 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Donghae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 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 fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Donghae scores with a four punch combination!
Funky dodges the punch combination from Donghae.
Funky shoots in for a double leg but Donghae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Funky is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Donghae tries to keep at a distance but Funky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donghae doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Donghae on the inside.
Funky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Donghae fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee Donghae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Funky.
Donghae lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donghae misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funky.
Donghae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funky shoots in but no luck this time.
Donghae lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Funky shoots in but no luck this time.
Funky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donghae circles away.
Donghae lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Funky fails with a takedown attempt.
Funky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Donghae.
Some wild striking there from Donghae.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funky wants to clinch up but Donghae keeps it at a distance.
Donghae swinging wildly here.

Funky pushes Donghae up against the cage in a clinch.
Donghae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Donghae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funky backwards.
Donghae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donghae misses with a punch on the inside.

Funky is trying to trip Donghae. He has hold of a leg but Donghae is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Funky persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Donghae throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Funky escapes and throws Donghae's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Funky throws a strike aimed at the side of Donghae's head but Donghae avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donghae is trying to get back to half guard.
Donghae being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funky trying to control the position but Donghae is working away.
Funky working the ground and pound.
Donghae is trying to improve his position.
Funky trying to control the position but Donghae is working away.
Donghae wants to control but Funky postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funky tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Funky prevents Donghae from escaping the position.
Donghae is looking for a sweep.
Donghae sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Funky throwing shots but Donghae is blocking nicely.
Funky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donghae looks like he's trying to stand up.
Donghae 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Donghae actively working from the bottom here.
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 Lee Donghae will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Funky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donghae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donghae feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funkys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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.
Funky dodges the punch combination from Donghae.
Funky fails with the takedown.
Donghae misses with the combination.
Funky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donghae is fending him off so far but Funky persists. Nope, Donghae circles away and we're back to standing.
Funky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Funky misses with a head kick.
Donghae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Funky gets a clinch.
Donghae is trying to push Funky away but Funky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Donghae misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donghae.

Funky has clasped his hands together around Donghae's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Donghae is looking to reverse the position.
Funky is looking to take a break and control but Donghae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donghae gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Donghae tries to kick Funky off but Funky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Funky tries to pass to full mount but Donghae defends it.
Donghae is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Donghae has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Funky escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Funky!
Funky landing a few strikes.
Ben Funky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donghae sneaks back into half guard.
Funky wants to pass to mount but Donghae is defending the position.
Funky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Donghae tries to get to full guard but Funky has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donghae keeps working.
Donghae tries to kick Funky off but Funky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Donghae actively working from the bottom here.
Donghae taking some punishment here, with Funky in his half guard.
Funky is looking to take a break and control but Donghae is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Donghae kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Donghae trying to control from the bottom.
Donghae wants to get back to his feet.
Donghae is looking for a sweep. Funky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donghae is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donghae is in trouble now - Funky has advanced to mount!
Donghae is looking to improve his position but Funky isn't that keen on the idea.
Donghae takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funky looking to finish Donghae with some ground and pound. This is bad for Donghae!
Funky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Funky unloading with bombs!

Donghae is rocked!
Funky connects with a bit shot that sees Donghae covering up! More strikes from Funky and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Funky is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Funky!