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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Ambitionz Az A Ridah by Tupac as his entrance music. Sean Taylor acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gichin Funakoshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funakoshi throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Funakoshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funakoshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Funakoshi scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Funakoshi moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Funakoshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funakoshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Funakoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Funakoshi's shoulder, as Funakoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Funakoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Funakoshi stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Funakoshi thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Funakoshi saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Funakoshi is just out of range.
Funakoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Funakoshi slips a straight right by Taylor.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Taylor throws the left hand but Funakoshi avoids the punch easily.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funakoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Funakoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Funakoshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Funakoshi.
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funakoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Funakoshi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Funakoshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funakoshi wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funakoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funakoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funakoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funakoshi pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It looks like Funakoshi is going to stand back up.
Funakoshi throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Funakoshi throws a strike but Taylor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Funakoshi throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Funakoshi tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Taylor slips under a jab from Funakoshi.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
No luck for Funakoshi with that takedown attempt.
Funakoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Funakoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funakoshi tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funakoshi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
Taylor has his foot on Funakoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funakoshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funakoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funakoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working for a triangle but Funakoshi defends it easily.
Taylor looks gassed!
Funakoshi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funakoshi wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Funakoshi throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Funakoshi defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Funakoshi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taylor jabs at Funakoshi's body.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Funakoshi avoids nicely.
Funakoshi misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Funakoshi misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
Funakoshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Funakoshi lands.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funakoshi lands with a shot to the body.
Funakoshi with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Funakoshi on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gichin Funakoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Funakoshi lands with a good body shot.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Funakoshi rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Funakoshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Funakoshi misses the shot to the body.
Funakoshi stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Funakoshi avoids nicely.
Funakoshi misses with a jab to the body
and Funakoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Funakoshi on the side of the head.
Funakoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Funakoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Taylor.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Funakoshi lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Funakoshi fails with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a three punch combo that has Funakoshi backing up. Funakoshi nods at Taylor to acknowledge the strikes.
Funakoshi looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funakoshi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funakoshi is defended easily by Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funakoshi.
Sean Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Funakoshi misses with an uppercut.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funakoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Funakoshi clobbers Taylor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taylor slips under a jab from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor lands a nice hook to Funakoshi's body. Funakoshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funakoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Funakoshi slips the punch.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Funakoshi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi misses with a looping left.
Funakoshi misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Taylor swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funakoshi throws out the jab.
Taylor throws a sloppy body shot
and Funakoshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor scores with a body shot.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funakoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funakoshi takes one on the button.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funakoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Funakoshi thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Funakoshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi walks into a left hand.
Funakoshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Funakoshi wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funakoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funakoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funakoshi advances position into side control!
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funakoshi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Funakoshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taylor tries to buck Funakoshi off but Funakoshi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Funakoshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Funakoshi blocks a jab.
Funakoshi lands a jab.
Funakoshi lands with a nice body punch.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funakoshi.
A telegraphed right hand from Funakoshi misses the target.
Funakoshi throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Funakoshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funakoshi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor gets full guard.
Funakoshi is looking to stand up but Taylor won't let him.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funakoshi trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funakoshi preventing the sweep.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Funakoshi slips under a jab from Taylor.
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sean Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funakoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Funakoshi lands with a right hand.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funakoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two 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.
Taylor throws the left hand but Funakoshi avoids the punch easily.
Funakoshi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funakoshi thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funakoshi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Funakoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Funakoshi has passed into half guard!
Funakoshi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Funakoshi looks to land a strike but Taylor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor has his foot on Funakoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funakoshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Funakoshi drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Funakoshi off! Funakoshi jumps back into Taylor's guard.
Funakoshi wants to stand but Taylor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
That's four 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 has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taylor stuns Funakoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Funakoshi slips under a jab.
Funakoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a series of strikes. Funakoshi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Funakoshi throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Funakoshi backs up against the cage.
Funakoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Funakoshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Funakoshi avoids it well.
Funakoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gichin Funakoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funakoshi throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Funakoshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Funakoshi walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Funakoshi's head but Funakoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funakoshi.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
enabling Funakoshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor defending well as Funakoshi loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.
Funakoshi throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Funakoshi ducks right into an uppercut from Taylor.
Funakoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funakoshi throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor takes a swing at Funakoshi's ribcage but misses.
Funakoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Funakoshi thinking.
Taylor takes a swing at Funakoshi's ribcage but misses.
Funakoshi throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Funakoshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Funakoshi slips a straight right by Taylor.
Funakoshi throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funakoshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by Taylor.
Funakoshi loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Good exchange - Taylor coming out on top.
Funakoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funakoshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Funakoshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funakoshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Funakoshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Funakoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Funakoshi takes one on the button.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor stalks Funakoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Funakoshi's face. Funakoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Funakoshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Funakoshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funakoshi manages to avoid it.
Taylor slips a jab from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi slips a jab from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Taylor. That snapped Funakoshi's head back.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Funakoshi. Funakoshi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gichin Funakoshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funakoshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taylor blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Funakoshi misses
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funakoshi.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funakoshi.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funakoshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
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!
Funakoshi moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Taylor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Funakoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Taylor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funakoshi misses with an uppercut.
Taylor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Funakoshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funakoshi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taylor did well to prevent Funakoshi getting side control.
Funakoshi is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Funakoshi from controlling successfully.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gichin Funakoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funakoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Funakoshi from controlling successfully.
Funakoshi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Funakoshi has Taylor in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funakoshi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Taylor 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. This is the final round!
Funakoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor throws a body punch but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Funakoshi moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Funakoshi misses.
Taylor slips under a jab from Funakoshi.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Funakoshi moves away from the strike by Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funakoshi takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Funakoshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Funakoshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
A shot to de liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.
Funakoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses the jab.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funakoshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funakoshi lands with a shot to the body.
Funakoshi cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Funakoshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Funakoshi is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Funakoshi has control of the leg.
Funakoshi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Funakoshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor trying to control here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Funakoshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Funakoshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Funakoshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Funakoshi lands a jab.
A shot to the body from Funakoshi misses
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Funakoshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Funakoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funakoshi lands with a shot to the body.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funakoshi at a distance.
Funakoshi lands with a good body shot.
Taylor throws a hook but Funakoshi blocks it.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Funakoshi closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Funakoshi pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funakoshi.
Taylor slips under a jab from Funakoshi.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Funakoshi's body. Funakoshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Funakoshi avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.
Funakoshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Funakoshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Funakoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Funakoshi slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Funakoshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Funakoshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Funakoshi slips a jab from Taylor.
Funakoshi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taylor sprawls well initially but Funakoshi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gichin Funakoshi.
I think Funakoshi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gichin Funakoshi!
Gichin Funakoshi retains his lightweight title!
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