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Event:
GAMMA#653 Bryant v Rutten 2
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Shaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaw moves out of range as Funk throws a body kick.
Funk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Funk throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Funk slips a straight right by Shaw.
Funk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funk with a jab.
Funk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funk lands a really nice looking cross but Shaw seems unphased.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funk blocks a jab.
Funk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk connects with a body shot.
Shaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funk.
Decent striking displayed by Shaw there.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Funk lands a jab to the head.
Jack Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funk tried to counter with a leg kick but Shaw avoided it.
Funk misses the jab.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Funk.
Shaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funk at a distance.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Funk connects with a nice looking jab.
Shaw misses with a double jab
and Funk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funk throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Funk misses with a straight right.
Shaw appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Funk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Funk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funk.#T2#
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funk connects with a leg kick. Shaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Funk lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Funk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
It looked like Funk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaw.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Funk throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Shaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shaw lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Funk connects with a body shot that sends Shaw's belly button to the back.
Shaw lands a nice shot that snaps Funk's head back.
Shaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Funk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Funk.#T3#
Shaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Funk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Funk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funk manages to avoid it.
Funk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaw is able to avoid easily.
Shaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funk's calf.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funk throws out the jab.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Funk slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Shaw.
A lazy left from Funk finds it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Funk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Funk.
Shaw throws a sloppy head kick and Funk moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Shaw.
Funk scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
A nice combination there by Shaw.
Funk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaw misses with a hook.
Funk throws a body shot but no joy.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaw scores with a jab.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Funk moves out of range.
Funk cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funk misses with a double jab.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funk.
Funk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Funk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Funk throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Funk throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Funk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Funk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Funk moves out of range of the strikes.
Funk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Funk misses with a straight right.
Funk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Funk.
Funk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw cracks the inside of Funk's front leg.
Shaw scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Funk.
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Funk connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.#T1#
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Shaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Funk under the eye.
Funk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shaw moves out of range of the body kick from Funk.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Funk throws the kick towards the body but Shaw avoids it.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaw has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Funk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shaw walks into a straight right hand from Funk.
Funk throws a shot from downtown. Shaw moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk misses with a low kick as Shaw jumps back.
Shaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Funk misses
and Shaw counters with a slapping leg kick.
Funk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anders Funk is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk connects with a looping right hand.
Funk throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Funk throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Funk.
A shot to the body from Shaw misses
and Funk counters with a body kick.
Shaw wants to land a leg kick but Funk is out of range.
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funk.
Funk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shaw throws a chopping leg kick but Funk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Funk is just out of range.
Funk scores with a kick to the body.
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funk throws a chopping leg kick but Shaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shaw shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shaw moves away from the strike by Funk. #T3#
Funk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Funk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Funk.
Funk misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Shaw cracks Funk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Funk misses with a wild body shot.
Funk misses with a straight right.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shaw throws a series of punches but Funk avoids them all with ease.
Shaw checks a leg kick.
Shaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Shaw lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
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 avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaw connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Funk.
Shaw with a hook.
Funk staying out of range there.
Funk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Funk does it's job there.
Funk scores with a head kick.
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funk swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
Funk misses with a straight right.
Funk just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw lands with a hook. Funk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funk was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anders Funk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Funk misses with a low kick as Shaw jumps back.
Funk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Funk.
Funk throws a hook but Shaw avoids it easily.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Shaw misses its intended target.
Shaw throws a series of strikes that have Funk backpedaling.
Funk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Funk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease.
Shaw works the jab nicely.
Funk throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk misses the body punch
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shaw!
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Shaw.
Funk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Funk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw thumps Funk with a low kick.
Funk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shaw cracks Funk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funk misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaw. Funk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funk.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Funk.
Shaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Funk should have avoided that one.
Funk swinging wildly here.
Funk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.#T2#
Funk misses the shot 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Funk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Funk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaw misses the target.
Funk throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funk is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.
Funk delivers a nice body kick.
Funk misses with a body shot.
Funk throws a head kick that misses.
Funk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Shaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Funk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Funk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Funk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
Funk misses with a two punch combination.
Funk is looking to score with low kicks.
Funk throws a lazy right hand but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaw appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Funk misses.
Shaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funk.
Funk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Shaw finds it's way through Funk's defenses.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Shaw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funk misses with a straight left.
Funk scores with a leg kick.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Funk.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Funk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk lands a jab.
Shaw blocks the body kick.
Shaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Shaw coming out on top.
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaw.
An attempted straight right counter from Funk misses the target.
Funk throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Funk 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 Shaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funk throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Funk blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Funk finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head.
Funk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaw slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaw 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shaw!
Jack Shaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GAMMA#649 Defoe v Verama
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Laoka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Funk.
Funk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Funk.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk scores with a head kick. Laoka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Funk jabs at Laoka's body.
Funk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Funk swings for the body but Laoka moves out of range.
Laoka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Funk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laoka misses with a straight right.
Laoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka missing with a left hand there. Funk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laoka throws a leg kick which misses Funk's front leg but catches the back leg as Funk tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laoka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Funk throws a lazy right hand but Laoka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funk connects with a jab.#T1#
Funk misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Funk misses the target.
A jab from Funk misses.
Funk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laoka.
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
Laoka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Funk.
Funk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laoka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laoka misses with a wild body shot.
Laoka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Funk scores with a punch to the head.
Funk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Funk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laoka.
Laoka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Funk is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Funk, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Laoka slips a straight right by Funk.
Laoka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Laoka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laoka! But no joy.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk avoids a kick to the body.
Funk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laoka has time to react.
Funk throws a right and a left that Laoka avoids nicely.
Funk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Laoka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laoka takes one to the chin there.
Funk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laoka.
Funk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Funk loads up on a big right hand but Laoka slips the punch.
Funk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Laoka counter with a right hand.
Laoka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Funk's sensitive parts.
Funk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Funk.
Funk lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Funk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funk.
Funk misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Funk misses its intended target.
A big left from Funk misses.
Laoka lands a slapping body shot.
Good leg kick by Laoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Funk misses with an uppercut.
Laoka throws a big shot that misses.
Funk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laokas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Funk thumps Laoka with a low kick.
Laoka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Funk misses with a body punch
and Laoka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laoka scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laoka looks to throw the jab but Funk is out of range. #T4#
Funk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Funk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laoka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laoka scores with a hook to the body. Funk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laoka moves out of range as Funk strikes.
Funk throws a big shot that misses.
Laoka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Funk throws a lazy body kick
and Laoka counters with a stiff right hand.
Funk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Funk takes a swing at Laoka's ribcage but misses.
Laoka misses with a right hand
and Funk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Funk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Laoka avoids it.
Funk throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Laoka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laoka connects with a single shot there.
Funk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Funk blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Funk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Funk.
Laoka counters with a body kick.
Laoka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Funk under the eye.
Laoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laoka.
Good leg kick by Funk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Funk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laoka can do to turn this around?
Laoka with a nice cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Laoka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Funk has got the better of the exchanges.
Funk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laoka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laoka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Funk swings for the body but Laoka moves out of range.
Funk misses with a hook. Laoka ducked under it nicely.
Funk throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laoka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Funk's head backwards.
Funk misses with a right hand
and Laoka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laoka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Funk's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laoka lands a body shot.
Laoka scores with a hook to the body. Funk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Funk misses the shot to the body.
Laoka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funk.
Funk misses with a shot to the body
and Laoka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Funk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laoka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anders Funk is winning the standup battle so far.
Funk misses with a looping right.
Funk blocks a leg kick.
Funk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Funk staying out of range there.
Funk misses with a kick to the body.
Funk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laoka manages to avoid it.
Funk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Funk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laoka.
Laoka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laoka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Laoka moves out of range as Funk strikes.
Laoka looks for the body kick but Funk saw that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Funk!
Laoka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funk can pounce on him.
Funk staying out of range there.
Laoka missing with a left hand there. Funk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funk throws an overhand right that lands on Laoka's shoulder, as Laoka tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Funk misses its intended target.
Laoka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funk.
Funk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laoka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laoka misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laoka 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 Funk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Funk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funk moves out of range as Laoka strikes.
Laoka misses with a low kick as Funk jumps back.
Funk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Funk throws out a leg kick but Laoka moves out of range and Funk only half commits.
A thudding body kick lands there by Laoka!
Funk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laoka.
Laoka walks into a jab.
Laoka misses with a body kick.
Funk throws a jab but it's blocked by Laoka.
Laoka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laoka lands a head shot.
Laoka misses with a straight right.
Funk moves away from the strike by Laoka.
Laoka misses with a combination
and Funk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Funk tries to keep at a distance but Laoka has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Funk scores with a shot to the side of Laoka's head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Funk digs a right hand into Laoka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laoka's gas tank.
Funk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Funk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laoka.
Laoka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Laoka.
Funk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Funk prevents a body shot from Laoka.
Laoka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laoka just leaning against Funk, taking a breather.
Funk tries to throw a body punch but Laoka avoids it by throwing Funk back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funk blocks a body shot from Laoka. #BC#
Funk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laoka throws a shot from downtown. Funk moves away and avoids it.
Laoka just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Katsu Laoka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laoka connects with a single shot there.
Nice body kick from Funk.
Laoka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Funk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Laoka darts in and clinches Funk up against the cage.
Laoka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Funk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laoka.
Laoka slips a straight right by Funk.
Laoka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funk thows a leg kick but Laoka checks it
and Laoka counters with a thumping low kick.
Funk misses with a kick to the body.
Funk misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laoka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laoka connects with a nice looking jab.
Funk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laoka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Laoka.#T1#
Funk misses with an uppercut
enabling Laoka to counter with a crisp jab.
Laoka throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk cracks a nice hook into Laoka's ribs.
Laoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funk.
Funk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Funk lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Funk misses.
Funk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laoka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funk misses with a hook. Laoka ducked under it nicely.
Laoka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Funk misses with an uppercut.
Laoka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laoka slips a straight right by Funk.
Funk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laoka checks it well.
The fighters circling - Laoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laoka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Funk walks into a straight right hand from Laoka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funk misses with a looping right.
Laoka throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Funk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laoka counters with a good low kick that Funk was not able to check.
Laoka scores with a leg kick.
Funk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funk throws a front kick aimed at Laoka's knee but Laoka avoids it well.
Laoka throws a front kick aimed at Funk's knee but Funk avoids it well.
Funk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Funk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laoka manages to avoid it.
Funk is looking to land body kicks.
Laoka scoring well with a low kick there.
Funk walks into a straight right hand from Laoka.
Funk throws a hook to the side of Laoka's head but Laoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Funk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good shot there by Laoka.
Funk misses with a looping left.
Funk lands a leg kick that knocks Laoka off balance momentarily.
Laoka throws a lazy right hand but Funk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laoka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Funk slips a jab from Laoka.
Laoka misses with a low kick.
Funk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laoka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Laoka looks to throw the jab but Funk is out of range.
The fighters circling - Funk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laoka throws a head kick that misses.
Funk misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Funk throws an overhand right that lands on Laoka's shoulder, as Laoka tries to avoid the shot.
Funk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laoka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Funk just misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka scores with a hook.
Funk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laoka misses with a low kick.
Laoka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Funk.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laoka.
Laoka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Funk as he connects with a hook.
Funk misses with a low kick as Laoka jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Laoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laoka 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Laoka!
A very excited looking Katsu Laoka 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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Event:
GAMMA#646 Jimenez vs Goodman
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Laoka throws a right hand that Funk ducks under and follows up with a left that Funk also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Funk.
Laoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Laoka misses its intended target.
Funk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laoka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funk.
Funk wants to counter with a clinch but Laoka pushes him away.
Funk jabs Laoka right on the nose. Laoka blinks but takes it well.
Funk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been told by Laoka's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Laoka misses.
Funk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laoka.
Funk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Funk throws a head kick that misses.
Funk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Funk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laoka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Laoka. That snapped Funk's head back.
Laoka moves away from the strike by Funk. #T1#
Laoka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laoka throws the left hand but Funk avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Funk.
Laoka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funk manages to avoid it.
Funk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Funk tries to bum rush Laoka with a series of wild strikes but Laoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funk works Laoka's body with a nice hook.
Laoka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Funk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Funk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laoka connects with an inside leg kick.
Funk throws a body punch but Laoka moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Laoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laoka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk scores with the left hand. Laoka knows he should have avoided that one.
Laoka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Funk staying out of range there.#T2#
Laoka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Laoka.
Funk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Funk takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Funk.
Laoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funk.
Laoka throws a shot from downtown. Funk moves away and avoids it.
Funk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laokas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laoka jabs at Funk's body.
Laoka throws a jab when Funk was well out of range.
Funk scores with a one two! Laoka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laoka avoids the head kick by Funk.
Funk is looking to score with low kicks.
Laoka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Funk throws a body shot but no joy.
Laoka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Laoka cracks Funk with a good jab.
Funk throws a leg kick but Laoka moved away.
Laoka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laoka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funk throws out the jab.
Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funk.
Funk misses with a wild body shot.
Funk misses with a hook
and Laoka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Funk lands with an uppercut that bounces Laoka off the cage and back into range.
Laoka throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it.
Laoka misses with a body shot.
Laoka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funk's calf.
Laoka moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funk. #CL2#
Funk clinches up with Laoka and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Laoka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Funk.
A short left from Laoka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laoka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funks head.
Laoka pushes Funk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laoka works on Funk's body with a couple of short punches.
Funk misses with the head strike.
Funk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laoka blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Funk.
Laoka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Funk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laoka or not.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
Laoka lands a knee to the head.
Funk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funk is looking to control Laoka's arms but Laoka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Funk has his back to the cage.
Funk lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Funk.
Funk tries to throw a body punch but Laoka avoids it by throwing Funk back against the cage.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
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 Katsu Laoka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laoka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Laoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
A clash of legs there as Funk blocks the low kick.
Funk misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Funk.
Laoka connects with the punch.
Laoka swings for the body but Funk moves out of range.
Laoka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laoka was well out of range. Poor timing from Funk.
Katsu Laoka is winning the standup battle so far.
Laoka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funk was well out of range. Poor timing from Laoka.
Funk loads up on a big right hand but Laoka slips the punch.
Laoka scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Laoka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laoka misses with an uppercut.
Funk lands with a good body shot.
Funk slips under a jab.
Laoka tries to score with a low kick but Funk moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Funk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laoka counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Laoka blocks the low kick.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Laoka.
Laoka drops his hands momentarily and Funk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funk.
Funk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laoka.
Funk motions for Laoka to come forward. Funk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Funk.
Funk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Laoka there.
Funk looks to score with a jab to the body but Laoka is just out of range.
Laoka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk misses with a left hand
and Laoka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Laoka. Funk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laoka connects with the punch.#T2#
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funk lands with a hook. Laoka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laoka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laoka under the eye.
Laoka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Funk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Funk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laoka.
Funk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Funk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Funk digs a good body shot into Laoka's ribs.
Laoka throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Laoka looks to land a combination but Funk avoids it well.
Funk misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Laoka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funk misses with a looping right.
Laoka with a nice cross.#T3#
Laoka connects with a crisp jab.
Funk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laoka has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Funk.
Laoka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laoka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Funk has closed the distance and engaged Laoka in a clinch.
Laoka is trying to stall.
Laoka lands with a short shot to the head.
Funk misses with a body punch.
Laoka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Funk up against the cage.
Funk lands an uppercut.
Funk throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Laoka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Laoka.
#T4#
Funk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funk misses with the head strike.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katsu Laoka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Funk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Funk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funk tries to work over Laoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funk.
A short right from Laoka on the inside.
Funk misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka digs a right hand underneath Funk's ribcage. Funk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funk tries to work over Laoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Funk controls his hands.
Laoka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funk misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funk working aggressively here.
Funk lands a nice shot to the body.
Funk misses with some punches.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Funk.
Funk takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Katsu Laoka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Funk looks to score with a jab to the body but Laoka is just out of range.
Laoka connects with a body shot that sends Funk's belly button to the back.
Funk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Laoka finds it's target.
Funk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funk moves out of range as Laoka throws a body kick.
Laoka doesn't manage to clinch there - Funk circles away.
#CL2#
Funk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Laoka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Funk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Funk.
Funk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka misses with the head strike.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Funk controls his hands.
Funk tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Funk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funk misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Laoka misses with a body punch.
Funk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Funk scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funk.
Funk misses with a body punch.
Funk misses with a body punch.
Funk misses with a body punch.
Funk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laokas head.
Funk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Funk misses with a punch on the inside.
Laoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funk throws a punch but it's blocked by Laoka.
Laoka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
Still in the clinch, Laoka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laoka misses with a body punch.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Funk.
Anders Funk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funk.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Laoka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laoka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
Funk misses with a punch on the inside.
Funk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
Funk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funk swings wildly with an uppercut but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funk misses with a punch on the inside.
Funk tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Funk lands with a light punch inside.
Funk is working Laoka over against the cage.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Laoka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funk throws a punch but it's blocked by Laoka.
Laoka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Funk managing to block the knees to the body from Laoka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funk.
Laoka prevents a body shot from Funk.
Laoka lands a hook that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
Laoka can't find room to land a body shot as Funk controls the action.
Funk can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Funk throws a punch but it's blocked by Laoka.
Laoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Funk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laoka prevents a body shot from Funk.
Laoka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Funk effectively controlling the action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laoka.
Still in the clinch, Laoka scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Funk is working Laoka over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Funk blocks a body shot from Laoka.
A right hand to the body from Laoka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laoka lands a hook that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Funk.
Funk swings wildly with an uppercut but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funk misses with the head strike.
Funk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Katsu Laoka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laoka prevents a body shot from Funk.
Funk tries to work over Laoka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funk can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Funk blocks a body shot from Laoka.
A short left from Funk.
Funk misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anders Funk.
I think Laoka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
GAMMA#640 Origi v Kakoulis
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Funk darts in and clinches LeBlanc up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funk.
Funk lands a left hand.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funk lands a left hand.
LeBlanc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LeBlanc lands a right hand.
Funk working aggressively here.
#BC#
LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
LeBlanc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Funk tries to keep at a distance but LeBlanc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk lands an uppercut.
Funk stalling in the clinch but LeBlanc improves position.
LeBlanc lands an elbow inside that Funk shrugs off.
LeBlanc prevents a body shot from Funk.
Funk pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeBlanc lands a nice elbow.
Funk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
Funk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Funk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeBlanc backwards.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc misses with a body punch.
#BC#
LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funk.
Nice jab there from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a hook but Funk avoids it easily.
LeBlanc looks for a takedown but Funk sprawls well.
LeBlanc misses with an attempted mid kick.
Funk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Funk moves out of range.
A jab from Funk finds it's way through LeBlanc's defenses.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk clobbers LeBlanc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Funk throws a leg kick but LeBlanc checks it.
Funk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlanc fails with the takedown
and Funk counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
LeBlanc misses with a looping left.
Funk scores with a push kick.
Funk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBlanc. That did some damage!
Funk misses with an uppercut.
Funk lands a really nice looking cross but LeBlanc seems unphased.
Funk has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by LeBlanc as he connects with a hook.
Funk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LeBlancs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
LeBlanc takes a jab right on the kisser.
Funk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Funk tries to keep at a distance but LeBlanc has taken the fight into the clinch.
Funk tries a body shot but LeBlanc blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Funk.
Funk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
LeBlanc has Funk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. LeBlanc pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Funk tumbling to the mat - LeBlanc dives into Funk's guard.
LeBlanc with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
LeBlanc trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom.
Funk has control of LeBlanc's left arm, preventing LeBlanc from doing any damage.
Funk being controlled here, momentarily.
LeBlanc throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Funk keeping moving, preventing LeBlanc from controlling successfully.
Funk has control of LeBlanc's left arm, preventing LeBlanc from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
LeBlanc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Funk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlanc's elbow.
Funk swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funk tries to throw a body punch but LeBlanc avoids it by throwing Funk back against the cage.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from LeBlanc - that landed with a thud.
LeBlanc lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funk misses with some punches.
LeBlanc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anders Funk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
LeBlanc closes the distance and pushes Funk back into the cage.
Anders Funk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funk.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc prevents a body shot from Funk.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBlanc tries a knee to the head but Funk blocks it.
Funk misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.
Funk throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Funk blocks the elbow strike.
Funk scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
LeBlanc gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Funk regains guard.
#ES2#
Funk pushes LeBlanc off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlanc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LeBlanc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Funk.
LeBlanc jabs Funk right on the nose. Funk blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Funk connects with a crisp jab.
LeBlanc misses with a hook.
Funk lands a jab-cross combination.
LeBlanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
LeBlanc looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Funk!
You can see the frustration on Funk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Funk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on LeBlanc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Funk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funk blocking the ground and pound attempt from LeBlanc.
Funk is not content to let LeBlanc control the position.#T2#
LeBlanc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funk's head.
Funk is positioning himself well to prevent LeBlanc advancing to mount.
LeBlanc misses with a head shot. Funk uses the momentum to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeBlanc trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom.
LeBlanc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Funk controls LeBlanc momentarily but LeBlanc frees himself.
Funk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LeBlanc controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funk moves away from the strike by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc tries to move into range but Funk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Funk moves into range and clinches up with LeBlanc.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funk misses with some punches.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Funk.
Funk throws a head punch that misses.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funk is pressed up against the cage. LeBlanc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Funk down to the mat. Funk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Funk misses with a body shot
letting LeBlanc counter with a right hand.
Funk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anders Funk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Funk dodges the punch combination from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc sets himself, and Funk steps forward looking for the clinch! LeBlanc avoids it this time.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it.
LeBlanc misses with a straight left.
Anders Funk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funk takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk scores with a leg kick.
Funk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funk lands a nice shot to the body.
LeBlanc cracks the inside of Funk's front leg.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk avoids a kick to the body.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funk wants to clinch up but LeBlanc keeps it at a distance.
Funk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LeBlanc on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anders Funk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
LeBlanc moves out of range as Funk strikes.
LeBlanc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Funk.
LeBlanc throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Funk moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from LeBlanc. #CUT#
It looks like Anders Funk has been cut.
LeBlanc scores with a shot to the side of Funk's head.
Funk blocks an elbow strike from LeBlanc.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funk.
Funk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
LeBlanc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Funk.
Funk throws a series of punches but LeBlanc avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
Funk checks a low kick from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeBlanc tries for a takedown but Funk circles away easily
and Funk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Funk lands a jab to LeBlanc's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Funk.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBlanc swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Funk counters by clinching up.
LeBlanc has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Funk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LeBlanc blocks a body shot from Funk.
Funk blocks a body shot from LeBlanc.
Funk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
LeBlanc blocking some punches.
Funk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from LeBlanc fails to land.
Funk lands a right hand.
LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
LeBlanc manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc sets himself, and Funk steps forward looking for the clinch! LeBlanc avoids it this time.
LeBlanc looks for a takedown but Funk sprawls well.
Claude LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
LeBlanc misses with a leg kick.
LeBlanc connects with the punch.
LeBlanc loads up on a big right hand but Funk slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlanc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBlanc attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Funk misses.
LeBlanc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
LeBlanc throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funk.
LeBlanc avoids the head kick by Funk.
LeBlanc throws a poor cross that misses
and Funk counters with a nice leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick but Funk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Funk lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc looks to land a left hand but Funk moved out of range nicely.
Funk lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Funk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LeBlanc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Funk. Funk obviously looking to wear him down.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anders Funk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funk scores with a jab to the head.
Funk moves out of range of the strikes.
Funk needs to keep his hands up - LeBlanc had a free shot at his head there.
LeBlanc blocks a head kick by Funk.
Funk connects with a high kick.
Funk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Funk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Funk.
Funk cracks LeBlanc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from LeBlanc.#T4#
LeBlanc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Funk counters with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Funk counters with a three punch combo that has LeBlanc backing up. LeBlanc nods at Funk to acknowledge the strikes.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Funk.
LeBlanc feinted with a counter takedown.
Funk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LeBlanc misses with a left hand
and Funk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk lands a body shot.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funk! But no joy.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Funk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Funk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Funk!
A victorious Anders Funk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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GAMMA#635 Sito v Wayne
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Funk - just one landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Funk.
Funk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kha doesn't seem bothered though.
Funk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kha counters with a straight right hand.
Funk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha.
Kha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funk.
Kha misses with a low kick.
Funk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kha.
Kha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Funk misses the jab.
Funk lands a body shot.
Funk looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range.
Funk lands a leg kick that knocks Kha off balance momentarily.
Kha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kha avoids the head kick by Funk.
Kha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Funk throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Kha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Funk counters with an inside leg kick.
Funk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funk stuns Kha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Funk tries to clinch up.
Kha feinted with a counter takedown.
Kha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Funk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kha tests Funk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Funk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid body kick from Funk.
A head kick misses from Kha.
Kha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Funk's head.
Funk throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kha checks a leg kick.
Funk misses the body punch
and Kha counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funk sizes up Kha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Funk slips under a jab from Kha.
Funk throws a hook but Kha blocks it.
Funk lands with a nice body punch.
Kha lands with an overhand left.
Funk throws a leg kick but Kha sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Funk closes the distance and pushes Kha back into the cage.
Kha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kha prevents a body shot from Funk.
Kha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funk lands a left hand.
Kha is trying to break the clinch but Funk has him pressed against the cage.
Kha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Funk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kha presses Funk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kha.
Funk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kha avoiding damage.
Funk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Funk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funk cracks Kha with a nice body shot.
Kha misses with a body punch.
Funk scores with a shot to the side of Kha's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kha.
Funk tries a body shot but Kha blocks it.
#BC#
Kha breaks the clinch.
Funk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funk.
Kha throws a low kick, looking for Funk's leg but Funk calmly moves out of range.
Funk scores with a sloppy right hand. Kha should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Funk misses.
Funk jabs Kha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funk manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Funk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funk throws a hook but Kha avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kha on the side of the head.
Kha looks to land a combination but Funk avoids it well.
Kha tries to land a front kick but Funk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Funk throws a big shot that misses.
Kha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funk can pounce on him.
Kha cracks Funk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funk lands a really nice looking cross but Kha seems unphased.
Funk looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away.
Kha throws out a leg kick but Funk moves out of range and Kha only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Funk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
Funk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kha avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kha cracks Funk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kha checks a leg kick.
Anders Funk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Funk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kha doesn't seem phased though.
Kha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funk.
Funk tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Funk misses.
Kha tries to counter with a takedown but Funk is quick to defend against it.
Funk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kha.
Funk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funk looks to land a right hand but Kha moved out of range.
Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kha.
Funk scores with a punch to the head.
Funk lands a nice hook to Kha's body. Kha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kha throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Funk moves into the clinch.
Kha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kha missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from Funk.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Kha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funk.
Kha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Funk.
Kha has Funk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Funk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kha misses with a punch on the inside.
Funk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Funk presses Kha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Funk has Kha up against the cage in a clinch.
Funk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kha throws a punch but it's blocked by Funk.
Kha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funk swings wildly with an uppercut but Kha uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Funk digs a right hand underneath Kha's ribcage. Kha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funk tries to work over Kha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funk.
Funk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funk.
Funk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kha tries to work over Funk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kha takes a shot to the head.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funk is leaning against Kha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Funk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kha's elbow.
Anders Funk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kha wants to break free but Funk has control.
Funk lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Funk.
Funk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funk lands with a left to the head.
Funk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kha lands a left hand.
Funk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kha.#T3#
Funk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Funk on the inside.
Funk digs a right hand underneath Kha's ribcage. Kha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kha wants to stall.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Kha.
Funk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khas head.
Kha trying to control the position but instead, Funk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kha into the cage.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Kha.
Funk misses with some punches.
Kha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Kha.
Still in the clinch, Funk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funk lands with a left to the head.
Kha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kha blocks a body shot from Funk. #T4##BC#
Kha breaks the clinch.
Kha throws a push kick but Funk slaps the foot to one side.
Funk scores with a nice right hand.
Funk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kha throws a push kick but Funk slaps the foot to one side.
Funk missing with a left hand there. Kha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk tries to counter with a clinch but Kha shakes him off and moves away.
Kha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kha.
Funk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funk's corner calls for a 1-2. Funk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Funk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Funk. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Funk cracks a nice hook into Kha's ribs.
Kha takes one on the button.
Kha lands a right hook to the body.
Kha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Kha misses.
Funk misses with a leg kick
and Kha counters with a stiff right hand.
Funk slips under a jab.
Kha sets himself, and Funk steps forward looking for the clinch! Kha avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Kha.
Funk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Funk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Funk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kha.
Kha ducks under a wild hook from Funk.
Kha attempts a counter takedown but Funk avoids it well and moves away.
Funk misses with a kick to the body.
Kha staying out of range there.
Kha staying out of range there.#T1#
Funk defending well as Kha loads up on a big left hand.
Funk is looking to chop away at Kha's legs.
Kha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funk momentarily.
Kha tries to work over Funk's front leg with a kick but Funk checks it.
Funk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funk lands a body shot.
Funk connects with a nice looking jab.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
Kha half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Funk slips a straight right by Kha.
Funk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kha with a body shot.
Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funk slips a jab from Kha.
Funk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Funk takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses.
Funk misses with a jab to the body
and Kha counters with a nice uppercut.
Funk connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kha looks to throw a body kick
and Funk counters with a stiff right hand.
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha.
A lazy left from Funk finds it's target.
Kai Kha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Funk misses.
Kha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Funk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kha scrambles back to his feet.
Funk with a jab.
Kha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Funk misses with a looping right.
Kha lands with a hook. Funk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Funk thumps Kha with a low kick.
Funk blocks a leg kick.
Funk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Funk.
Kha slips a straight right by Funk.
Kha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anders Funk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Funk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funk.
Funk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kha is looking for a counter combo.
Funk misses with a low kick as Kha jumps back.
Funk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funk misses with an uppercut.
Kha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some wild striking there from Funk.
Kha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kha throws a body punch but Funk moves out of range. #T4#
Funk misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming.
Funk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Funk misses with a right hand
and Kha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kha slips a straight right by Funk.
Kha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kha throws the kick towards the body but Funk avoids it.
Kha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Funk moves into the clinch.
Funk blocking some punches.
#BC#
Kha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kha 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 Funk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Funk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kha tries to score with a low kick but Funk moves his leg out of the way.
Funk throws a lazy right hand but Kha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Funk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funk 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Funk!
Anders Funk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#629 Defoe v LeBlanc
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verama.
Verama has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funk was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
Verama swings widly with a right hand
and Funk counters with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Funk.
Verama throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Verama lands a really nice looking cross but Funk seems unphased.
Verama misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk tries a low kick but Verama avoids it.
Verama throws a body shot but no joy.
Funk scores with a spinning back kick!
Funk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Verama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Verama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Funk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Funk thumps Verama with a low kick.
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Verama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Funk. Verama shrugs it off though. #CL#
Funk closes the distance and clinches.
Funk misses with a punch to the body.
Verama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Verama can't find room to land a body shot as Funk controls the action.
Funk works on Verama's body with a couple of short punches.
Verama tries a body shot but Funk blocks it.
Verama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Funk.
Nice body punch from Funk - that landed with a thud.
Funk blocks a body shot from Verama. #T2#
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verama misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verama.
Funk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Verama.
Verama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funk.
Verama blocks an uppercut.
Funk working aggressively here.
Verama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Funk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Verama is keeping busy.
Verama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
Funk misses with a body punch.
Verama tries a body shot but Funk blocks it.
Funk misses with some punches.
Verama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funk's elbow.
Funk working aggressively here.
Verama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Funk - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Funk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verama misses with a left hand
and Funk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Funk scores with a leg kick.
Funk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verama misses with an uppercut. Funk saw that one coming.
Verama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funk.
Funk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verama was well out of range. Poor timing from Funk.
Funk tries to clinch there but Verama circles away.
Verama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Funk lands with a nice body punch.
Funk's corner calls for a 1-2. Funk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Verama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Verama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Funk digs a good hook to Verama's body.
A low kick from Verama misses
and Funk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verama thinking.
Funk throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Funk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Verama motions for Funk to come forward. Verama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Funk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Verama throws a lazy right hand but Funk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Verama looks to score with a jab to the body but Funk is just out of range.
Funk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Verama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Funk. Funk obviously looking to wear him down.
Verama throws a low kick, looking for Funk's leg but Funk calmly moves out of range.
Funk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Funk looks to score with a jab to the body but Verama is just out of range.
Verama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Funk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Verama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Funk's hands.
Funk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Verama counters with a single leg into guard. Funk didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verama content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Verama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funk is keeping the position for now.
Verama content to stall in guard here.
Verama stands and throws Funk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funk is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Verama content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
An elbow from Verama crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Verama are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Verama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Verama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Verama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Funk holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Verama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Verama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Verama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Verama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Verama wants to control but Funk is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Verama swings around for an armbar but Funk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Verama's guard.
Verama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funk wants to control from the top but Verama keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verama is trying to control the position but Funk postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Verama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Funk checks it well.
Verama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Funk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Verama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verama raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Verama moves out of range as Funk strikes.
Funk jabs Verama right on the nose. Verama blinks but takes it well.
Verama checks a low kick from Funk.
Verama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Funk's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verama throws a head kick that Funk semi-blocks.
A big left from Funk misses.
Verama looks for the body kick but Funk saw that one coming.
Funk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verama tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Verama throws a low kick but Funk moves out of range easily.
Anders Funk is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama misses with a right hand
and Funk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Verama feints and as Funk raises his hands in defense, Verama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Verama trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom.
Funk controls Verama momentarily but Verama frees himself.
Hector Verama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Verama trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom. #T2#
Funk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Verama.
Verama wants to control from the top but Funk keeps moving.
Verama pushes down on Funk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Verama passes to side control. #SUB2#
Verama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Funk has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Verama but great work by Funk.
Verama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Verama is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Verama looking for a sweep but Funk has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Verama is looking to improve his position but Funk isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Verama is trying to reverse the position but instead Funk has taken his back - oops!
Funk controlling well, preventing Verama from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verama trying to control the action but Funk just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Verama.
I think Verama 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hector Verama!
Our winner, Hector Verama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GKNY 122 - Lilard vs Man
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Funk connects with a body shot that sends Ericsson's belly button to the back.
Funk misses with a looping right.
Funk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ericsson looks for the body kick but Funk saw that one coming.
Funk misses with a looping left.
Funk moves out of range of the strikes.
Funk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Funk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ericsson's hands.
Funk throws a shot to the body.
Funk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ericsson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk works Ericsson's body with a nice hook.
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ericsson.
Funk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Funk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funk throws a body shot but no joy.
Funk throws a sloppy head kick and Ericsson moves out of range easily. #T1#
Funk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ericsson lands a head shot.
Ericsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Funk counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Ericsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ericsson is looking to counter punch.
Ericsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funk.
It appears Ericsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Funk with a jab.
Funk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ericsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Funk.
Funk has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Funk misses.
Funk misses the jab.
Ericsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Funk misses with a body kick. #T2#
Ericsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Funk's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ericsson scores with a jab. Funk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Funk scores with a jab. Ericsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Ericsson.
Funk throws out a counter right but Ericsson avoids it with no problem.
Funk lands a glancing blow to the side of Ericsson's head.
Funk misses with an uppercut. Ericsson saw that one coming.
Funk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ericsson at a distance.
Funk swings for the body but Ericsson moves out of range.
It looked like Ericsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ericsson shoots in for a double leg but Funk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Funk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ericsson with a body shot.
Funk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Funk throws an overhand right that lands on Ericsson's shoulder, as Ericsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ericsson throws a front kick aimed at Funk's knee but Funk avoids it well. #T3#
Nice body punch from Funk.
Funk looks to land a left hand but Ericsson moved out of range nicely.
Ericsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericsson moves away.
Funk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ericsson.
Ericsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Funk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Funk is predictable there #TD#
and Ericsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Funk won't be happy with that.
Ericsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ericsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ericsson content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Funk won't allow Ericsson to pass to mount.
Ericsson stalling.
Ericsson thows a huge punch but Funk dodges it nicely.
Ericsson thows a huge punch but Funk dodges it nicely.
Funk tries to roll over but Ericsson keeps him under control.
Ericsson is taking a breather. Funk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Funk misses with a wild body shot.
Ericsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Funk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funk throws out a powerful jab.
Ericsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ericsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ericsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ericsson walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Ericsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ericsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Funk.
Ericsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Ericsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Funk's sensitive parts.
Funk throws a big shot that misses.
Funk looks to land a right hand but Ericsson moved out of range.
Ericsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Funk misses with a looping left.
Funk scores with the left hand. Ericsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ericsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funk.
Funk throws a body punch but Ericsson moves out of range.
Funk looks to score with a jab to the body but Ericsson is just out of range.
Ericsson lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Ericsson clinches with his opponent.
Funk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ericsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Funk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Funk misses with a body punch.
Ericsson scores with a hook to the body.
Ericsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Funk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ericsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Funk.
Funk scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Funk misses with the head strike.
Funk tries to throw a body punch but Ericsson avoids it by throwing Funk back against the cage.
Ericsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ericsson on the inside. #TD#
Ericsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Funk regains guard.
Ericsson throwing strikes but missing.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ericsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ericsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Funk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ericsson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Funk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ericsson connects with a decent elbow.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ericsson taking a break here but Funk is having none of it and regains half guard.
Funk wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Ericsson winds up and cracks Funk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ericsson is nestled in close to Funk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Funk gets full guard.
Ericsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Funk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ericsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anders Funk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Funk throws a looping overhand right but Ericsson ducks down to avoid it.
Ericsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anders Funk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ericsson moves out of range of the body kick from Funk.
Funk misses with a looping right.
Ericsson throws a low kick but Funk avoids it.
That kick from Funk tenderised Ericsson's leg. Ericsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Funk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Ericsson coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Ericsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Ericsson.
Ericsson moves out of range as Funk throws a body kick.
Ericsson ducks under a wild hook from Funk.#T1#
Funk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ericsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funk.
Ericsson takes a swing at Funk's ribcage but misses.
Funk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ericsson tries to counter by clinching up but Funk breaks away and moves out of range.
Ericsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Funk takes a step back to recover.
Funk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ericsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funk throws a shot to the body.
Funk tries to clinch but Ericsson is having none of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Funk, as that shot connected.
Funk throws out a loose jab but Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Funk throws a hook but Ericsson avoids it easily.
Funk misses with a head kick.
Ericsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Ericsson. That snapped Funk's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Funk.
Funk tries to land a front kick but Ericsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Funk connects with a body shot.#CL#
Ericsson rushes Funk and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ericsson - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funk.
Funk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a body punch.
#T3##BC2#
Funk breaks the clinch.
Ericsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Funk moves out of range as Ericsson strikes.
Funk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Funk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ericsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Ericsson does no damage.
Ericsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funk as he jumps to the side.
Funk tries to work over Ericsson's front leg with a kick but Ericsson checks it.
Ericsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Ericsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders Funk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funk misses with a wild body shot.
Funk misses with a wild body shot.
Ericsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Funk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Funk throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ericsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ericsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funk.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ericsson.
Ericsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ericsson throws the left hand but Funk avoids the punch easily.
Ericsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funk manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Anders Funk just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Ericsson looks to throw the jab but Funk is out of range.
Funk scores with a hook.
Funk misses with a wild body shot.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ericsson blocks a jab.
Funk swings widly with a right hand
and Ericsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ericsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Funk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funk.
Funk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ericsson has time to react.
Funk throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Ericsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ericsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but Funk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funk is pressing down on Ericsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Funk managing to control the position.
Ericsson trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom.
Ericsson throwing strikes from guard but Funk blocks nicely. #T2#
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.
Ericsson trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom.
Ericsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Funk is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Funk looks to score with a jab to the body but Ericsson is just out of range.
Ericsson lands a head shot.
Funk misses with a low kick as Ericsson jumps back.
Ericsson tries to counter with a takedown but Funk is quick to defend against it.
Funk throws a hook but Ericsson blocks it.
As Funk backs away, Ericsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Ericsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ericsson checks a low kick from Funk.
Ericsson attempts a counter takedown but Funk avoids it well and moves away.
Ericsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Funk throws a right and a left that Ericsson avoids nicely.
Ericsson misses with a looping left.
Ericsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Funk lands a nice hook to Ericsson's body. Ericsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ericsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ericsson connects with a single shot there.
Funk misses with an uppercut.
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ericsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Funk sprawls and moves away.
Ericsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Funk misses with a wild body shot.
Ericsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ericsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Funk sprawls well. He's pushed Ericsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
A slow jab from Funk misses its intended target.
That kick from Funk tenderised Ericsson's leg. Ericsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Funk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Funk throws a sloppy body shot
and Ericsson counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ericsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Funk's guard.
Ericsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ericsson stands up over Funk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ericsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ericsson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ludvig Ericsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ericsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Funk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Funk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funk misses with a wild combination.
Funk avoids the body shot from Ericsson.
Funk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ericsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Funk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ericsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ericsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ericsson lands a body shot.
#T1#
Funk keeps the fight on the outside.
Ericsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ericsson swings for the body but Funk moves out of range.
Funk tries to clinch up.
Funk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funk misses with a looping left.
Funk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ericsson throws a big shot that misses.
Funk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ludvig Ericsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Funk tried to score with a low kick but Ericsson checks it.
A slow jab from Ericsson misses its intended target.
A jab from Ericsson misses. #TD#
Ericsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ericsson is controlling the pace.
Ericsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Funk defending well though. #T3#
Ericsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ericsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ericsson works his way into full mount!
Anders Funk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ericsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Funk?
Funk is trying to escape the mount.
Ericsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ericsson with shots to the head and body - Funk looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Ericsson looking to finish with strikes here!
Ericsson throws some wild stikes that Funk manages to avoid easily.
Ericsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Funk tries to hold on but Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson wants to control the action but instead Funk gets a body lock and reverses into Ericsson's guard! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson wants to hit a switch here but Funk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ericsson there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ericsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludvig Ericsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Funk 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Funk!
Anders Funk is the new light heavyweight champion!
Anders Funk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GKNY 118 - Man vs Funk II
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Funk throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Funk.
Funk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man misses with a looping left.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Funk defends well and Man ends up having to push Funk into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Funk throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Funk as he avoids it easily.
Funk cracks Man with a good jab.
Man slips a jab from Funk.
Funk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Man's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is looking to clinch.
Funk swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Funk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funk swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Funk sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man. #CL2#
Funk gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funk.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Funk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Funk struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Funk stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Funk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Funk thumps Man with a low kick.
That kick from Funk tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Man gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Funk struggling a bit here.
Man working the ground and pound but Funk is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Man goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Funk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Man's guard! Nice work there by Funk!
Funk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Funk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funk has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
Funk won't allow Man to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB#
Man drops back looking for a leg! Funk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Funk manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Funk's guard. #SUB#
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Man drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Man jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funk is controlling Man's posture.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funk is keeping the position for now.
Man pushes down on Funk's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Funk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funk wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Man is now in half guard.
Funk is trying to control but can't.
Man throwing shots but Funk is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Man is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Funk to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
Man drops back looking for a leg! Funk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Funk manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Funk's guard.
Man looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Funk.
Funk misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Funk lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Funk throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Funk sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man throwing a counter right hand but Funk manages to avoid it.#TD#
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funk pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Man postures up in Funk's guard and throws a big left but Funk blocks it.
Funk has his hands on Man's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Funk managing to control the position.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Man wants to pass the guard but Funk is keeping the position.
Funk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Funk blocks nicely.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Funk managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man dives in and grabs Funk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funk pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Man is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Funk takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man moves away from the strike by Funk.
A telegraphed right hand from Funk misses the target.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Funk is quick to defend against it.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Funk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Funk.
Funk takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man tries to clinch up but Funk circles away and keeps his distance.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Man tries to clinch but Funk moves out of range.
Funk throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Funk scores with a head kick.
Funk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Funk to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Funk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Funk finds it's target.
Man is looking to clinch but Funk is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Funk. No joy for Man on that attempt. #TD#
Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Man won't allow Funk to get back to his feet. #T1#
Funk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Funk looking to control.
Man lands a couple of digs.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Funk is retaining full guard.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Funk is trying to control the position but Man postures up. #SUB#
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Funk working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Man wants to pass the guard but Funk is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Funk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Funk avoids it well and moves away.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funk as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Funk gets double underhooks and turns Man into the ropes.
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Funk lands with a nice body kick.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Funk is looking to slow Man down with leg kicks.
Anders Funk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funk misses with a body kick.
Man slips under a jab from Funk.
Man avoids the body shot from Funk.
A shot to the liver by Funk. Beautiful body shot.
Funk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Man takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4#
Funk throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Man darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Funk pushes Man off looking to stand but Man dives back in and keeps control.
Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Funk defending well though.
Man trying to pass the guard but Funk defending well. #SUB#
Man is working for a submission of some sort.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Funk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Funk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Funk!
A very excited looking Anders Funk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GKNY 112 - Man vs Funk
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Man darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Funk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Funk holds on and takes a little breather.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Funk looking to control.
#T1##SUB#
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Man forces his way into half guard.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Man is working for a kimura but Funk is defending it quite comfortably.
Man is pressing down on Funk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Funk is holding on for now. #SUB#
Man is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funk is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Funk wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
#T3##SUB#
Man looking for a submission but Funk manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Man postures up in Funk's guard and throws a big left but Funk blocks it. #SUB#
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Funk looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Man drops back looking for a leg! Funk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Funk manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Funk's guard.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funk looking to control.
Funk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man pushing down on Funk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funk is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Funk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Man is looking for a kimura but Funk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skeng Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Funk misses with a looping right.
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Man drives through with a takedown into Funk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Funk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Man postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1##SUB#
Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Funk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Funk wants to control but Man postures up.
Funk manages to get back to half guard.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funk's head.
Man is looking to advance position but Funk won't allow it.
Man working the head and body with strikes.
Man missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Man seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Funk has recovered full guard. #T2#
Funk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funk keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Funk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Funk is trying to keep Man in close.
Funk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skeng Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man forces his way into half guard.
Man slips a nice elbow through Funk's hands, connecting with Funk's forehead.
Man working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Man is working for a kimura but Funk is defending it quite comfortably.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Man seems to be looking for submissions.
Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Funk defending well though. #T4#
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Man wants to pass the guard but Funk is defending well.
Funk wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Funk wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funk's head.
Man throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Funk to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skeng Man dominated that second round.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Funk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Funk.
Funk lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Funk counters with a thumping low kick.
Funk throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Funk only half commits.
Funk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Funk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funk.
#T1#
Nice body kick from Funk.
Man tries to clinch up but Funk circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Funk.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funk lands a jab to the head.
Funk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Funk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funk lands a nice looking body shot.
Funk checks a low kick from Man.
Funk thinks about the counter body kick.
Funk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
Funk wants to counter with a clinch but Man pushes him away.
Anders Funk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Funk gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Funk throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Funk misses the shot to the body.
Funk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Funk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funk throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Funk thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Funk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Funk misses with a low kick.
Funk misses the shot to the body.
Funk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funk dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funk's waist but Funk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Funk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.
Funk misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Funk misses.
Funk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Funk wants to counter with a clinch but Man pushes him away.
Funk keeps Man at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Funk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Funk lands with a good body shot.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funk.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Funk tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Funk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funk scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Funk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
GKNY 105 - Defoe vs Man
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Samaras.
Funk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funk takes a swing at Samaras's ribcage but misses.
Samaras throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Funk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samaras throws the left hand but Funk avoids the punch easily.
Samaras blocks a jab.
Samaras takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Funk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Funk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samaras.
Samaras throws a leg kick
and Funk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk cracks the inside of Samaras's front leg.
Funk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk misses with a hook.
Funk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samaras.
Funk wants to land a leg kick but Samaras is out of range.
Samaras checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Samaras darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Samaras throws a hook but Funk avoids it easily.
Funk throws a sloppy head kick and Samaras moves out of range easily.
Samaras takes a swing at Funk's ribcage but misses.
Samaras ducks under a wild hook from Funk.
Samaras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Samaras tries to score a power double leg takedown but Funk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samaras somewhat.
Funk walks into a jab.
Funk doesn't manage to clinch there - Samaras circles away.
Funk throws a shot from downtown. Samaras moves away and avoids it.
Samaras feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samaras.
Funk throws a leg kick that misses.
Funk throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Funk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samaras fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samaras scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anders Funk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samaras missing with a left hand there. Funk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funk slips a jab and a cross from Samaras.
Samaras throws a body shot but no joy.
Samaras takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Samaras throws a lazy right hand but Funk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Funk misses with a hook. Samaras ducked under it nicely.
Samaras keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Samaras keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samaras appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Funk throws out a leg kick but Samaras moves out of range and Funk only half commits. #T3#
Funk blocks a leg kick.
Funk throws a leg kick that misses.
Funk jabs Samaras to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samaras's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Funk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samaras scrambles back to his feet.
Funk lands a right hook to the body.
Funk throws a leg kick which misses Samaras's front leg but catches the back leg as Samaras tries to avoid it.
Funk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samaras throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it.
Funk slips under a jab.
Samaras fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Funk lands a high kick!
#ROC#
Samaras is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Funk ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Samaras clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anders Funk!
A relieved looking Anders Funk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GKNY 98 - Defoe vs Denubis
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Skeet misses with a leg kick.
Skeet avoids the body shot from Funk.
Skeet is looking to counter punch.
Skeet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funk.
Funk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Skeet is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Funk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skeet blocks a head kick by Funk.
Skeet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funk.
Funk swings for the body but Skeet moves out of range.
Funk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skeet counters with a two punch combo.
Funk throws a sloppy body shot
and Skeet counters with a stiff right hand.
Skeet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Funk blocks a low kick nicely.
Funk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skeet.
#CL2#
Funk has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Funk swings wildly with an uppercut but Skeet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skeet misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Funk misses with a punch to the body.
Funk misses with a body punch.
Funk lands with a short shot to the head.
Skeet tries to work over Funk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funk swings wildly with an uppercut but Skeet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funk scores with a shot to the side of Skeet's head.
Funk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skeet backwards.
Funk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Funk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funk.
Funk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skeet's elbow.
A short left from Skeet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funk.
Funk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skeets head.
Skeet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skeet backwards.
Skeet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Funk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk throws a punch but it's blocked by Skeet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skeet. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skeet.
Skeet lands a hook that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
Skeet misses with the head strike.
Skeet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Funk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skeet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funk lands an uppercut.
Skeet blocks a body shot from Funk.
Funk misses with a body punch.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skeet lands a body shot.
Skeet cracks Funk with a nice body shot.
Funk looks winded!
Skeet misses with some punches.
Skeet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skeet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Funk is keeping busy.
Funk blocking some punches.
Skeet swings wildly with an uppercut but Funk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skeet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Funk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skeets head.
A shot in the inside from Skeet.
Skeet blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Skeet fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funk.
Funk tries a body shot but Skeet blocks it.
Skeet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Funk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funk misses with a body shot.
Funk throws a hook but Skeet avoids it easily.
DJ Skeet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funk misses the shot to the body.
Skeet lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Skeet misses.
Funk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skeet throwing a counter right hand but Funk manages to avoid it.
Skeet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Skeet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funk is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Funk.
Skeet takes one to the chin there.
Skeet throws a shot from downtown. Funk moves away and avoids it.
Funk looks for the body kick but Skeet saw that one coming.
Funk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skeet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skeet slips under a jab from Funk.
Skeet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Funk clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Skeet.
Funk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funk struggles to land a body shot inside as Skeet controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funk wants to get back to striking at distance but Skeet won't allow it.
Skeet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skeet lands a left hand.
Funk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Funk swings wildly with an uppercut but Skeet uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 DJ Skeet will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Funk. That's going to slow Skeet down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Funk, right into the meat.
Skeet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skeet defending well as Funk loads up on a big left hand.
Funk wants to clinch.
Skeet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skeet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Skeet is rocked!
Funk lands an uppercut, right on the button! Skeet tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anders Funk!
Anders Funk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GKNY 91 - Castle v Schilling
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funk doesn't seem bothered though.
Funk lands a body shot.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funk lands with a good body shot.
Funk lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Funk misses with a wild body shot.
Funk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Funk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Funk.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Funk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Funk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Funk.
Funk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funk circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Funk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Funk.
Funk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Johnson wants to slow Funk down by chopping away at his legs.
Funk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Funk scrambles back to his feet.
Funk looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Funk is able to avoid easily.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Funk throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Funk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Funk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Funk.
Funk lands a nice uppercut.
Funk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
#T3##BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Funk.
Funk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Funk avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Funk scores with a shot to the body.
Funk is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Funk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Funk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Funk moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Funk does it's job there.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Funk throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #CL#
Funk moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to break free but Funk has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funk.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Good work by Funk as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Funk connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
A counter left hand to the body from Funk misses its target.
Funk tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Funk counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Funk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Funk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funk tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Funk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Funk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Funk misses with a straight left.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Funk is out of range.
Funk lands with a cross.
Funk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson moves forwards but Funk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Funk digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Funk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Anders Funk is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funk.#T2#
Funk connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Funk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Funk saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Funk defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Funk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funk swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Funk throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Funk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson slips a straight right by Funk.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Funk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funk.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Funk, right into the meat.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Funk avoids nicely.
Funk closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Funk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnson really felt that one!
Funk scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson. #T4#
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a low kick but Funk moves out of range easily.
Funk tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Funk tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Funk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Funk scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Funk there.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Funk.
Johnson lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Funk throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Funk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funk misses with a looping left.
Funk is looking to clinch.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funk was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Funk slips under a jab.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funk at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funk.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Funk digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Funk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Funk scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Funk.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funk connects with the punch.
Funk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Funk scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Funk misses.
Funk swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Funk takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Funk connects with an inside leg kick.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk lands a right hook to the body.
Funk lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Funk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Funk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funk.
Funk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Funk scores with a nice head shot.
Funk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Funk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A cross from Johnson lands.#T3#
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Anthony Johnson's cut even more.
Funk connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Funk thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Anders Funk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Funk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funk lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Funk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A leg kick checked by Funk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Funk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Funk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Funk misses with a body shot.
Funk slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Funk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funk with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Funk. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funk lands a jab.
Funk moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Funk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Funk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Funk!
After winning the bout, Anders Funk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GKNY 86 - Fist v Man
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Khaliev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khaliev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khaliev throws a right hand that misses
and Funk counters with a three punch combo that has Khaliev backing up. Khaliev nods at Funk to acknowledge the strikes.
Khaliev misses with a wild combination.
Funk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khaliev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funk throws the left hand but Khaliev avoids the punch easily.
Khaliev tries to clinch but Funk moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Funk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk lands a really nice looking cross but Khaliev seems unphased.
Khaliev lands with a hook. Funk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khaliev tries a low kick but Funk avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Khaliev. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khaliev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Funk misses its intended target.
Khaliev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Khaliev misses the target. #T1#
Khaliev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Funk.
Funk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khaliev takes one to the side of the head.
Funk feints and then cracks Khaliev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khaliev down.
Khaliev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khaliev manages to circle out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khaliev.
Khaliev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Funk pinned against the cage. Funk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Funk is looking to counter punch.
Funk scores with a nice right hand.
Khaliev moves out of range as Funk strikes.
Khaliev misses with a right hand
and Funk counters with a right hand to the body.
Khaliev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Funk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anders Funk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Khaliev.#T2#
Khaliev cracks a nice hook into Funk's ribs.
Funk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khaliev throws a hook but Funk avoids it easily.
Funk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khaliev.
Khaliev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khaliev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Funk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khaliev.
Anders Funk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khaliev tries to clinch but Funk moves out of range.
Khaliev lands with a shot to the body.
Khaliev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funk is fending him off so far but Khaliev persists. Nope, Funk circles away and we're back to standing.
Khaliev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Khaliev.#T3#
Funk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khaliev has time to react.
Khaliev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khaliev.
Funk throws a big shot that misses.
Funk throws a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Khaliev.
Khaliev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Funk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Funk.
Funk misses the shot to the body.
Khaliev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Funk stuffs the takedown.
Khaliev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funk.
And Khaliev tries to counter it with a takedown but Funk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Funk, right into the meat.
Funk throws a sloppy head kick and Khaliev moves out of range easily.
Funk jabs Khaliev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khaliev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Funk counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaliev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Funk is working Khaliev over against the cage.
Funk working aggressively here.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khaliev prevents a body shot from Funk.
Funk lands an uppercut.
Funk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khaliev is trying to pull guard but Funk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khaliev is trying to pull guard but Funk has him pressed against the cage.
Funk has a couple of punches blocked by Khaliev.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funk.
Funk misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funk.
Funk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funk has Khaliev pressed against the cage, preventing Khaliev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Khaliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Khaliev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Funk's guard.
Funk managing to control the position.
Khaliev advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Khaliev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Funk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Khaliev's guard! Nice work there by Funk!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khaliev keeping full guard, as Funk tries to pass. #SUB2#
Funk has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Khaliev to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Funk is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Khaliev pulls down on the head and he's put Funk to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Khaliev!
Adam Khaliev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GKNY 79 - Hopeless v Puzo
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Dahlberg walks into a left hand.
Dahlberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg looks to land a right hand but Funk moved out of range.
Dahlberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funk.
Funk misses with a hook
and Dahlberg counters with a left to the body.
Funk punishes Dahlberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Dahlberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Funk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Funk throws a push kick but Dahlberg slaps the foot to one side.
Funk throws a head kick but Dahlberg moves out of range.
Dahlberg blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahlberg throws a jab when Funk was well out of range.
Funk moves out of range as Dahlberg throws a body kick.
Funk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funk.#T1#
Funk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funk throws a leg kick which misses Dahlberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Dahlberg tries to avoid it.
Dahlberg misses with a low kick.
Dahlberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dahlberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funk.
Dahlberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dahlberg feints a jab promting Funk to slip. Dahlberg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Funk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dahlberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funk.
Funk cracks Dahlberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dahlberg staying out of range there.
Funk just misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Dahlberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dahlberg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Funk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Funk. Dahlberg shrugs it off though.
Dahlberg throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Funk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dahlberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dahlberg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Funk.
Dahlberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funk throws a low kick but Dahlberg avoids it.
Dahlberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dahlberg.
Funk misses the shot to the body.
Funk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dahlberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funk momentarily.
Funk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Funk tenderised Dahlberg's leg. Dahlberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Funk throws a hook but Dahlberg blocks it.
Funk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Funk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dahlberg.#T3#
Funk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dahlberg moves away.
Dahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
Anders Funk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dahlberg.
Funk stalks Dahlberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dahlberg's face. Dahlberg staggers backwards, shaken.
Funk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Funk misses its intended target.
Funk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funk lands a nice looking body kick.
Dahlberg misses with a straight right.
Dahlberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Dahlberg misses its intended target.
Funk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Funk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dahlberg is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Funk. That's going to slow Dahlberg down. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funk checks a leg kick.
Funk throws a body punch but Dahlberg moves out of range.
Funk misses with a body punch
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Funk needs to keep his hands up - Dahlberg had a free shot at his head there.
Dahlberg looks to land a right hand but Funk moved out of range.
Funk missing with a left hand there. Dahlberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dahlberg tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Funk manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Dahlberg clinches.
Dahlberg misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Dahlberg breaks the clinch.
Funk lands with an uppercut that bounces Dahlberg off the cage and back into range.
Funk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dahlberg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Funk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funk was well out of range. Poor timing from Dahlberg.
Funk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Funk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dahlberg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dahlberg moves out of range as Funk throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Funk.
A swing and a miss from Funk.
Dahlberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Funk.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Funk.
Funk throws a head kick that misses.
Dahlberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Funk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dahlberg lands a jab.
Funk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dahlberg.
Funk looks to throw the jab but Dahlberg is out of range.
Dahlberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dahlberg. Dahlberg obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Dahlberg tries a low kick but Funk avoids it.
Dahlberg avoids the body shot from Funk.
Dahlberg throws a hook but Funk avoids it easily.
A big right from Funk misses.
Funk ducks under a wild hook from Dahlberg.
Funk tries a head kick but it misses.
Funk cracks Dahlberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dahlberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Dahlberg moves into the clinch.
Funk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dahlberg.
Funk tries to break free but Dahlberg pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dahlberg fails to land.
Dahlberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Funk scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Funk can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dahlberg.
Funk lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funk prevents a body shot from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg lands a right hand.
Dahlberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funk misses with some punches.
Funk misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dahlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dahlberg backwards.
Dahlberg misses with a body punch.
Funk misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg lands a right hand. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg is stalling here.
Dahlberg lands with a light punch inside.
Dahlberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dahlberg lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dahlberg fails to land.
Dahlberg blocking some punches.
Funk misses with the head strike.
Funk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Funk.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dahlberg misses with some punches.
#T4#
Dahlberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Funk.
Funk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dahlberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards. #BC2#
Funk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Funk lands a jab to the nose.
Dahlberg misses with a kick to the body
and Funk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dahlberg blocks a jab.
Dahlberg blocks a head kick by Funk.
Dahlberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Funk misses with a kick to the body.
Funk throws a body punch but Dahlberg moves out of range.
Dahlberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahlberg.
Funk throws the kick towards the body but Dahlberg avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johan Dahlberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Funk blocks a jab.
Funk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dahlberg will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Funk misses with a low kick.
Dahlberg misses with a straight left.
Funk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Funk lands a front kick.
Funk tries to score with a low kick but Dahlberg moves his leg out of the way.
Dahlberg misses the shot to the body.
Dahlberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dahlberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Funk throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dahlberg at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funk's calf.
Funk misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Dahlberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funk.
Funk throws a body shot but no joy.
Funk misses with a straight left.
Dahlberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Funk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dahlberg.
Funk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Funk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahlberg.
Funk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Funk throws a low kick, looking for Dahlberg's leg but Dahlberg calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Dahlberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johan Dahlberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funk.
Funk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dahlberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Funk can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Dahlberg - that landed with a thud.
Dahlberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dahlberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Funk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dahlberg prevents a body shot from Funk.
Dahlberg pushes Funk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahlberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Funk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Funk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Funk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Funk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahlberg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funk. Dahlberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dahlberg is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Funk.#T3#
Dahlberg throws a lazy right hand but Funk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funk throws a push kick but Dahlberg slaps the foot to one side.
Dahlberg throws a low kick, looking for Funk's leg but Funk calmly moves out of range.
Dahlberg throws the kick towards the body but Funk avoids it.
Dahlberg takes a swing at Funk's ribcage but misses.
Funk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dahlberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dahlberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Funk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Funk swings for the body but Dahlberg moves out of range.
Dahlberg misses with a looping left.
Funk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dahlberg throws a nice looking combination but Funk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Funk wants to land a leg kick but Dahlberg is out of range.
Dahlberg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Funk misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Funk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dahlberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dahlberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funk.
A shot to the body from Funk misses
and Dahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Dahlberg misses
and Funk counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funk staying out of range there.
Funk tries a head kick but it misses.
Dahlberg throwing a counter right hand but Funk manages to avoid it.
Dahlberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funk.
Dahlberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dahlberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dahlberg.
Funk lands a front kick.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anders Funk.
I think Funk 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Funk!
After winning the bout, Anders Funk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GKNY 72 - Fist V Sha
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Eliasson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Funk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Funk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eliasson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eliasson checks a leg kick.
Funk jabs Eliasson right on the nose. Eliasson blinks but takes it well.
Funk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Funk cracks the inside of Eliasson's front leg.
Funk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eliasson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Funk misses with a two punch combination.
Eliasson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eliasson slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Eliasson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eliasson walks into a jab.
Funk connects with a leg kick. Eliasson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eliasson takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Erland Eliasson has been cut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Funk.
Funk misses with a straight left.
Eliasson throwing a counter right hand but Funk manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Funk.
Funk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eliasson blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Funk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eliasson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funk throws out the jab. #T2#
Funk misses with a kick to the body
and Eliasson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eliasson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Funk - the referee stops the clock and Eliasson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Funk. Eliasson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Funk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eliasson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eliasson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Funk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Funk cracks Eliasson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab from Funk.
Funk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Eliasson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Funk throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Eliasson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eliasson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Funk throws a low kick but Eliasson avoids it.#T3#
Funk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eliasson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Funk scores with a jab.
Funk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eliasson counters with a two punch combo.
Funk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funk lands with a kick to the temple. Eliasson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Funk connects with a nice looking jab.
Funk cracks Eliasson with a good jab.
Funk throws a lazy body kick
enabling Eliasson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eliasson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Funk finds it's way round the side to connect with Eliasson's head.
Eliasson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funk slips under a jab from Eliasson.#T4#
Funk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Funk scores with a body shot.
Eliasson misses with a body punch
and Funk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters circling a little - Funk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Funk connects with a right hand. Eliasson shakes it off.
Eliasson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Funk.
Nice straight punches there by Eliasson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eliasson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eliasson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Funk lands a nice looking body kick.
Funk lands with a hook. Eliasson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erland Eliasson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Eliasson tries to move into range but Funk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eliasson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eliasson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Funk misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Eliasson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eliasson throws a hook but Funk avoids it easily.
Funk avoids the body shot from Eliasson.
Funk throws out a counter right but Eliasson avoids it with no problem.
Funk throws a shot to the body.
Eliasson misses with a straight left.
Anders Funk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eliasson in his tracks.
Eliasson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eliasson looks to land a left hand but Funk moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Funk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eliasson.
Eliasson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Funk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Funk misses.
Funk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Funk. That's going to slow Eliasson down.
Funk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Funk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Funk.
A quick step to the side and Eliasson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Funk misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Eliasson misses the target.
Funk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Funk throws a low kick but Eliasson moves out of range easily.
Eliasson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Funk lands with a hook. Eliasson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Funk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eliasson doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Funk finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Funk catches Eliasson right on the button with a cross.
Funk moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Funk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eliasson connects with a right hand. Funk shakes it off.
Eliasson throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Funk.
Funk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Funk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Funk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Eliasson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eliasson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Funk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Eliasson is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Eliasson misses its target.
Funk throws a wild body kick that Eliasson sees coming a mile off.
Eliasson is looking to counter punch.
Eliasson looks to land a left hand but Funk moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funk! But no joy.
Eliasson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eliasson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Funk throws a nice head kick!
Eliasson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Funk jabs Eliasson right on the nose. Eliasson blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Funk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Funk slips a jab and a cross from Eliasson.
Funk throws a big counter head kick but Eliasson avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Funk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Funk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Funk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Funk lands a lovely overhand right.
Funk avoids the body shot from Eliasson.
Funk feints a counter leg kick.
Eliasson walks into a left hand.
Funk dodges the punch combination from Eliasson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Funk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erland Eliasson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eliasson moves out of range of the body kick from Funk.
It looked like Eliasson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Funk with a jab.
Funk lands a really nice looking cross but Eliasson seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Funk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funk throws a leg kick but Eliasson checks it.
Eliasson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eliasson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funk.
Funk lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Funk connects with a leg kick. Eliasson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eliasson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Eliasson.#T1#
Funk throws a head kick but Eliasson moves out of range.
Eliasson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Funk finds it's way round the side to connect with Eliasson's head.
Funk throws a hook to the side of Eliasson's head but Eliasson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eliasson throwing a counter right hand but Funk manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Funk
and Eliasson counters with a nice body shot.
Funk lands with a nice body kick.
Crunch! Funk slams his shin into Eliasson's torso.
Funk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Eliasson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Eliasson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Funk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eliasson ducks under a wild hook from Funk.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eliasson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Funk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eliasson will feel that in the morning.
Eliasson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eliasson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funk lands with a hook. Eliasson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#
Eliasson is rocked!
A slow jab from Eliasson misses its intended target.
Eliasson throws the left hand but Funk avoids the punch easily.
Eliasson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Funk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eliassons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Funk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Funk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eliasson in his tracks.
Funk looks for the body kick but Eliasson saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Eliasson misses its target.
Eliasson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Funk.
Anders Funk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Funk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eliasson takes a step back to recover.
Funk cracks Eliasson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eliasson just misses with a punch to the body.
Eliasson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Funk is looking to slow Eliasson down with leg kicks. #T4#
Eliasson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Funk sizes up Eliasson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Funk connects with a right hand. Eliasson shakes it off.
Erland Eliasson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funk is looking to land body kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Funk as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Funk.
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funk moves out of range as Eliasson strikes.
Funk lands the left hand.
Eliasson ducks right into an uppercut from Funk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Funk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funk 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Funk!
During a confident post fight interview, Anders Funk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GKNY 63 - Sackett V Murhaa II
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Funk counters with a nice uppercut.
Funk thows a leg kick but Man checks it #TD2#
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Funk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Funk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man passes Funk's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Funk's coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Man is trying to work for a kimura but Funk is defending well.
#SUB2#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Man trying to pass the guard but Funk defending well.
Funk trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura here.
Funk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Funk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Man is working for a submission of some sort.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Funk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man. #SUB2#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Man is working for a submission of some sort.
Funk works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Man looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Man drops back, looking for a kneebar! Funk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Funk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Funk! #REVR#
Funk trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Man tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Funk presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skeng Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Funk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Funk swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Man works his way into full mount!
Funk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB2#
Man is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Man extends the arm and Funk is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skeng Man!
An out of breath and clearly excited Skeng Man thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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