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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Lamope has chosen I'm Souljah as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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157 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itor Lamope!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Lamope to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Funkyama.
Nice body punch from Funkyama.
Lamope misses with a wild body shot.
Lamope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamope throws a body punch but Funkyama moves out of range.
Lamope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funkyama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mega Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama throws a body punch but Lamope moves out of range.
Lamope lands a right hook to the body.
Funkyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Funkyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Lamope avoids them all with ease.
Lamope walks into a straight right hand from Funkyama.
Lamope misses with a two punch combination.
Lamope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to bum rush Lamope with a series of wild strikes but Lamope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funkyama misses with a double jab
and Lamope counters with a nice uppercut.
Lamope fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lamope lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Funkyama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Funkyama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lamope with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lamope misses with a kick to the body.
Lamope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkyama throws out the jab.
Funkyama fails to land the takedown.
Lamope lands a head shot.
Lamope throws a predictable looking body shot
and Funkyama counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lamope!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Funkyama misses with the ground and pound.
Lamope gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lamope does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lamope keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funkyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Funkyama is stalling here. Lamope is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Funkyama seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lamope has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
Lamope decides to stand up, so the ref orders Funkyama to his feet.
Lamope is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Funkyama rather than just go for the knockout.
Lamope lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funkyama at a distance.
Funkyama defending well as Lamope loads up on a big left hand.
Funkyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lamope.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funkyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamope, which made it look bad.
Funkyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamope throws out a loose jab but Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamope as he jumps to the side.
Funkyama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lamope's guard.
Lamope is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamope is adopting a defensive guard.
Funkyama postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Lamope keeps moving.
Funkyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funkyama throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamope trying to control from the bottom.
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 Mega Funkyama will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Funkyama throws a right hand that misses
and Lamope counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funkyama looks to land a right hand but Lamope moved out of range.
Lamope takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Funkyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamope was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkyama.
Funkyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Funkyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lamope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Funkyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Funkyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lamope counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Funkyama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Funkyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funkyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamope.
Lamope throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Funkyama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lamope won't be happy with that.
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!
Funkyama in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Lamope is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
Lamope is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lamope is trying to get back to half guard.
Lamope tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Funkyama presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lamope tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Funkyama.
Lamope avoids a series of strikes thrown by Funkyama.
Mega Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funkyama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lamope looks a forlorn figure.
Lamope tries to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama goes for an armbar but Lamope turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lamope.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamope controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lamope throws a big elbow that misses.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Lamope from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Funkyama wants to sweep here but Lamope controlling him for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Itor Lamope hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Funkyama lands a nice looking body shot.
Funkyama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Itor Lamope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama loads up on a big right hand but Lamope slips the punch.
Lamope lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Funkyama manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lamope on his heels. He'll look to pass Lamope's guard now, I'm sure.
Lamope is trying to control the position but Funkyama postures up.
Lamope is pulling down on Funkyama's head. It's preventing any offense from Funkyama, at least for the moment.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama advances to half guard.
Funkyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamope has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funkyama is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lamope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
Lamope throws a sloppy head kick and Funkyama moves out of range easily.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funkyama lands a jab.
Lamope throws a leg kick but Funkyama checks it.
Funkyama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lamope counters with a head kick.
Funkyama tries to clinch
and Lamope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamope connects with the punch.
Itor Lamope seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamope swats away the attempt to clinch by Funkyama.
Lamope comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lamope lands a really nice looking cross but Funkyama seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama throws a hook but Lamope blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Lamope.
Funkyama lands with a hook. Lamope tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Funkyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamope blocks a jab.
Lamope lands a lovely overhand right.
Good work by Funkyama as he checks the leg kick.
Lamope keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamope paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamope lands a nice shot that snaps Funkyama's head back.
Funkyama connects with a nice looking jab.
Funkyama swings for the body but Lamope moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Funkyama misses
and Lamope makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope ducks under a wild hook from Funkyama.
Lamope moves away from the strike by Funkyama.
Lamope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Lamope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkyama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama stalks Lamope and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lamope's face. Lamope staggers backwards, shaken.
Funkyama shoots in for a double leg but Lamope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamope.
Funkyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lamope lands a nice looking kick to the body. Funkyama takes a step back to recover.
Lamope throws a wild body kick that Funkyama sees coming a mile off.
Lamope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope gets caught flat footed, as Funkyama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lamope wants to control the position but Funkyama says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lamope trying to control but Funkyama postures up.
Lamope actively working from the bottom here.
Lamope wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy.
Funkyama is working for a kimura but Lamope is defending it quite comfortably.
Funkyama content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope keeping hold of Funkyama's head, controlling as best he can.
Funkyama is thwarting Lamope's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamope tries to kick Funkyama off but Funkyama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Itor Lamope just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Funkyama looks to land a right hand but Lamope moved out of range.
Lamope scoring well with a low kick there.
Funkyama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lamope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamope.
Lamope misses with a wild body shot.
Lamope scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Funkyama misses with an uppercut
and Funkyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamope uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Funkyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
Funkyama lands a right hook to the body.
Lamope misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope looks to throw the jab but Funkyama is out of range.
Lamope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funkyama.
Funkyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamope.
Funkyama misses with a two punch combination.
Lamope misses with a hook. Funkyama ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lamope.
Lamope slips under a jab.
Lamope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamope tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lamope misses with a looping right.
Funkyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Funkyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamope was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a lunging right hand
and Lamope counters with a nice low kick that buckles Funkyama's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throws an overhand right that lands on Lamope's shoulder, as Lamope tries to avoid the shot.
Lamope wants to clinch up but Funkyama keeps it at a distance.
Funkyama lands with a cross.
Lamope thows a body shot but no joy.
Lamope lands a jab to the head.
Lamope lands with an uppercut that bounces Funkyama off the cage and back into range.
Funkyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funkyama throws a combination that misses
and Lamope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamope thows a body kick. Funkyama tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Funkyama blocks a leg kick.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Lamope moves out of range.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamope as he jumps to the side.
Lamope connects with a body shot that sends Funkyama's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope connects with an inside leg kick.
Funkyama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lamope counters with a stiff right hand.
Funkyama throws a right and a left that Lamope avoids nicely.
Lamope stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Funkyama blocks a jab.
Lamope just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamope takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Lamope's jab looks to have found its range, popping Funkyama under the eye.
Lamope scores with a nice head shot.
Lamope throws a wild body kick that Funkyama sees coming a mile off.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Lamope tries to sprawl out of it but Funkyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lamope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funkyama throws a jab when Lamope was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Funkyama fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamope misses with a hook to the body
and Funkyama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama looking to pass the guard.
Funkyama is pushing down on Lamope's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamope is fighting to maintain full guard but Funkyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamope is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itor Lamope dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Funkyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Funkyama goes for a double leg but Lamope avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamope continues to drive forward.
Lamope throws a head punch that misses.
Lamope misses with a punch to the body.
Lamope lands with a light punch inside.
Funkyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lamope is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Funkyama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lamope working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Lamope.
Lamope tries a body shot but Funkyama blocks it.
Lamope throws a punch but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Lamope lands a left hand.
Lamope throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funkyama tries to circle away but Lamope has him pinned against the cage.
Lamope doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funkyama avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamope.
Funkyama tightens his grip and picks Lamope up, before dumping him to the ground. Lamope manages to land in guard.
Lamope is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lamope trying to control the position.
Lamope keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Itor Lamope wasn't active enough on the ground.
Funkyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Funkyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Lamope misses.
Lamope connects with a body shot that sends Funkyama's belly button to the back.
Lamope throws the left hand but Funkyama avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lamope as Funkyama shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamope walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lamope staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lamope throws a right and a left that Funkyama avoids nicely.
Funkyama slips a jab and a cross from Lamope.
Funkyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Funkyama scores with the left hand. Lamope knows he should have avoided that one.
Lamope is looking to chop away at Funkyama's legs.
Funkyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lamope wants to clinch up but Funkyama keeps it at a distance.
Lamope has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lamope there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lamope misses with a body kick.
Lamope throws a leg kick but Funkyama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lamope tries to clinch there but Funkyama circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope moves away from the strike by Funkyama.
Lamope doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Funkyama blocks a jab.
Lamope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funkyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lamope slips under a jab from Funkyama.
Funkyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lamope swivels and escapes.
Funkyama staying out of range there.
Lamope avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamope looks to land a right hand but Funkyama moved out of range.
Lamope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkyama throws out the jab.
A big right from Funkyama misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Itor Lamope.
I think Lamope 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itor Lamope!
Itor Lamope is the new featherweight champion!
An intense looking Itor Lamope took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'WOW I'm the new champion. I waited my whole career for that title shot but all that hard work finally paid off. I intend to hold on to the belt for a while. Thank you all my loyal fans.'.
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