PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jirka Fukala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fukala
vs
Funktastic

185 cm
19
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Team S.W.A.T.

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jirka Fukala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Fukala. No joy for Funktastic on that attempt.
Fukala misses with a wild body shot.
Fukala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for Funktastic with that takedown attempt.
Jirka Fukala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Funktastic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fukala moves into full guard.

Funktastic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fukala pulls Funktastic in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic postures up.
Funktastic wants to control from the top but Fukala keeps moving.
Fukala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funktastic preventing the sweep.

Funktastic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funktastic trying to control but Fukala is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Fukala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Funktastic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fukala dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fukala looking to pass the guard.

Funktastic working for a triangle but Fukala defends it easily.
Fukala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fukala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funktastic is keeping the position for now.
Fukala wants to control from the top but Funktastic keeps moving.
Fukala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funktastic keeping moving, preventing Fukala from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala passes Funktastic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fukala is looking to take a break and control but Funktastic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funktastic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funktastic.
Funktastic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fukala manages to get himself to full guard.

Fukala looking for a guillotine here but Funktastic defends easily.
Fukala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Funktastic's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic working a defensive guard here.

Funktastic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fukala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Funktastic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fukala escapes and throws Funktastic's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Funktastic can't do much from the bottom here.
Fukala tries to move into full mount but can't pass Funktastic's legs.
Fukala takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Funktastic to pass into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jirka Fukala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fukala throws a shot from downtown. Funktastic moves away and avoids it.
Fukala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funktastic moves away.
The fighters circling - Fukala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funktastic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fukala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funktastic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukala throws a right and a left that Funktastic avoids nicely.
Funktastic ducks under a wild hook from Fukala.
Fukala digs a good body shot into Funktastic's ribs.
Funktastic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Funktastic there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala throws an overhand right that lands on Funktastic's shoulder, as Funktastic tries to avoid the shot.
Jirka Fukala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukala thows a body shot but no joy.
Fukala looks to throw the jab but Funktastic is out of range.
Fukala scores with a jab to the head.
Fukala lands with a cross.
A big left from Fukala misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fukala.
Fukala swinging wilding here.
Fukala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funktastic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fukala misses.
Fukala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukala misses with an uppercut. Funktastic saw that one coming.
Funktastic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funktastic throws a head kick but Fukala moves out of range.
Fukala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funktastic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fukala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukala throws a looping overhand right but Funktastic ducks down to avoid it.
Fukala's corner calls for a 1-2. Fukala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Funktastic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fukala sprawls well initially but Funktastic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Funktastic wants to control but Fukala is keeping him busy.
Fukala is trying to control but can't.

Fukala is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Funktastic pulls his head out easily.

Funktastic wants to work for an arm triangle but Fukala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Funktastic looks to land a strike but Fukala avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic postures up.
Fukala keeping moving, preventing Funktastic from controlling successfully.
Funktastic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fukala swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Funktastic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fukala's guard.
Funktastic trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funktastic stopping the sweep attempt from Fukala.
Fukala is trying to keep Funktastic in close.

Fukala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Funktastic passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jirka Fukala dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Funktastic shoots in but Fukala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fukala lands with a straight right. Funktastic didn't see that one coming.
Funktastic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukala throws out a loose jab but Funktastic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fukala scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukala throws a jab when Funktastic was well out of range.
Fukala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Funktastic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukala swivels and escapes.
Jirka Fukala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Funktastic.
Fukala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funktastic at a distance.
Funktastic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fukala lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fukala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Funktastic is rocked!
Fukala scores with a hook to the body. Funktastic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukala misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukala cracks Funktastic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fukala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Funktastic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukala scores with a hook to the body. Funktastic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fukala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funktastic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Fukala.
Fukala sizes up Funktastic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Funktastic is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukala finish him?
Funktastic slips a straight right by Fukala.
Mr Funktastic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funktastic seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic ducks under a wild hook from Fukala.
Fukala lunges at Funktastic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Funktastic's hand.
Fukala misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Fukala does no damage.
Fukala misses with a hook. Funktastic ducked under it nicely.
Jirka Fukala is winning the standup battle so far.
Funktastic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funktastic throws a right hand that Fukala ducks under and follows up with a left that Fukala also avoids with ease.
Fukala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funktastic fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fukala misses with a hook. Funktastic ducked under it nicely.
Funktastic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fukala circles away.
Fukala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jirka Fukala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fukala throws a looping overhand right but Funktastic ducks down to avoid it.
Funktastic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funktastic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fukala.
Fukala cracks a nice hook into Funktastic's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jirka Fukala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fukala, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Jirka Fukala!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jirka Fukala!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jirka Fukala!

Jirka Fukala wins by unanimous decision!