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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Serdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Funk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Markus Serdal!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serdal scores with a jab.
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serdal.
Serdal misses with a hook. Funk ducked under it nicely.
Serdal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Funk is trying to get back to half guard.
Serdal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Serdal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Funk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Funk trying his best to control but Serdal has mounted him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serdal working for a guillotine from mount but Funk is in no mood to give up.
Serdal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Funk is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Funk and Serdal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Serdal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Funk, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Funk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Serdal wants to work for an arm triangle but Funk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Funk wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serdal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Funk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Serdal is looking for a kimura but Funk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Serdal to get the leverage.
Serdal seems to be working for a kimura but Funk defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Serdal trying to move into half guard but instead Funk has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk lands a couple of digs.
Funk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funk lands a couple of digs.
Serdal is trying to control the position but Funk postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk wants to control from the top but Serdal keeps moving.
Funk working some strikes from top position.
Funk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Serdal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funk is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funk controlling from the top position.
Serdal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Funk!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serdal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Funk has worked his arm free - good work by Funk!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Markus Serdal will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Funk fails with the takedown.
Serdal slaps away a takedown attempt from Funk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Funk closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funk presses Serdal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Funk lands with a right to the head.
Funk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serdal backwards.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Funk throws an elbow that misses.
Funk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funk breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funk wants to clinch.
Serdal stuffs the takedown.
Funk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Funk looks for a takedown but Serdal sprawls well.
Funk shoots in for a takedown but Serdal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Funk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funk tries for a takedown but Serdal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serdal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serdal gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk wants to get back to his feet but Serdal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Serdal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Funk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Funk has escaped and now he's on top!
Markus Serdal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serdal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Serdal looking for a sweep. Not yet Serdal, not yet.
Serdal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Funk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Serdal's guard.
Serdal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funk is one step ahead there.
Funk throws a big right hand that misses.
Serdal working a defensive guard here.
Funk throwing strikes from guard but Serdal blocks nicely.
Funk advances to half guard.
Funk is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Serdal is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Funk!
A very excited looking Frank Funk rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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