PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ac Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slater
vs
Funkyama

178 cm
25
169 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
169 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aoki Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama moves out of range as Slater throws a body kick.
Funkyama looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Funkyama misses with a straight left.
A big right from Funkyama misses.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkyama.
A big left from Funkyama misses.
A jab from Slater misses.
Slater lands with a kick to the temple. Funkyama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but Slater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Funkyama misses with a straight left.
Slater is looking to chop away at Funkyama's legs.
Funkyama lands with an uppercut that bounces Slater off the cage and back into range.
Slater swings widly with a right hand
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funkyama throws out the jab.
Slater scores with a shot to the body.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Funkyama there.
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 throws a body punch but Slater moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama needs to keep his hands up - Slater had a free shot at his head there.
Funkyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slater throws out the jab.
Funkyama takes one to the side of the head.
Slater tries a head kick but it misses.
Funkyama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slater checks it well.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Donk. Funkyama catches Slater right on the button with a cross.
Funkyama throws out a loose jab but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funkyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater throws a nice inside leg kick.

Slater tries to keep at a distance but Funkyama has taken the fight into the clinch.

Funkyama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slater is trying to keep an underhook but Funkyama manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Funkyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slater is just riding it out for now. Funkyama eventually gives up the hold.

Slater is defending against the submission attempts here by Funkyama.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slater manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Funkyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Funkyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Slater has wrist control.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funkyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Funkyama works over Slater with some ground and pound from guard.
Funkyama throws a strike but Slater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Funkyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Funkyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama working a defensive guard here.
Funkyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama is adopting a defensive guard.
Funkyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aoki Funkyama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Funkyama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but Funkyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Funkyama.
Slater keeps the fight on the outside.
Funkyama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slater throws a leg kick
and Funkyama counters with a straight right hand.
Funkyama scores with a jab to the head.
Slater looks for the body kick but Funkyama saw that one coming.
Aoki Funkyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Funkyama checks a low kick from Slater.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funkyama misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater is looking to slow Funkyama down with leg kicks.
Slater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funkyama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slater momentarily.
Slater walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Funkyama throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily.
Slater takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Funkyama lands with a nice body punch.
Funkyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Slater is looking to land body kicks.
Slater has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slater there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ac Slater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slater connects with a solid leg kick.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Funkyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Funkyama blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Slater. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama misses with a hook.
Funkyama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slater momentarily.
Slater explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Slater.
Slater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slater throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Funkyama blocks a low kick nicely.

Funkyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Funkyama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Funkyama cracks Slater with a solid left hand.
Slater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funkyama sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funkyama chips away with some ground and pound.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aoki Funkyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funkyama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Funkyama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
Slater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funkyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Funkyama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama content to stall in guard here.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Slater keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aoki Funkyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Slater gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slater keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Funkyama trying to control the position but Slater is working away.
Funkyama working the ground and pound.
Funkyama is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Slater's shoulder. That is not cool.
Funkyama working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama working the head and body with strikes.
Funkyama misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Funkyama looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Slater is avoiding damage well.
Funkyama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Slater is trying to control Funkyama's posture but Funkyama avoids it.
Funkyama in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Funkyama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Funkyama working the head and body with strikes.
Funkyama in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ac Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slater knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funkyama on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Slater is avoiding damage well.
Slater takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Funkyama working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slater regains half guard there - taking advantage of Funkyama's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Slater is looking to improve his position.
Slater won't allow Funkyama to pass to mount.
Funkyama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aoki Funkyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling the action here.
Funkyama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Funkyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slater knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Funkyama content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aoki Funkyama.
Jab by Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a chopping leg kick but Slater manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slater throws a wild body kick that Funkyama sees coming a mile off.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkyama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Funkyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Slater won't be happy about 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
Funkyama looking to control but Slater is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aoki Funkyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funkyama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoki Funkyama!
A victorious Aoki Funkyama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.