Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 93
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Jab, jab by Susi - just one landing.
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Funakoshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Susi counters with a stiff right hand.
Funakoshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Susi tries to bum rush Funakoshi with a series of wild strikes but Funakoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Susi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Funakoshi's head but Funakoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi throws a wild body kick that Funakoshi sees coming a mile off.
Funakoshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funakoshi is looking to clinch.
Funakoshi scores with a leg kick.
Funakoshi slips a straight right by Susi.
Susi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Funakoshi counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Funakoshi.#T1#
Susi misses with a looping left.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susi catches Funakoshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Funakoshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Susi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Susi.
Susi looks to land a left hand but Funakoshi moved out of range nicely.
Susi moves out of range of the body kick from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi wants to slow Susi down by chopping away at his legs.
Funakoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Susi's knee momentarily.
Funakoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Susi finds it's way round the side to connect with Funakoshi's head.
Susi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Funakoshi tries to work over Susi's front leg with a kick but Susi checks it.
Susi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funakoshi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSusi.#T2#
Susi ducks right into an uppercut from Funakoshi.
Susi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Funakoshi. Funakoshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi misses with a lunging right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Susi swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Funakoshi throws the left hand but Susi avoids the punch easily.
Funakoshi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Funakoshi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Funakoshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Susi unleashes a big counter combination but Funakoshi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Funakoshi ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Susi misses the jab.#T3#
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Susi misses with a kick to the body.
Funakoshi throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Susi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Funakoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Susi's shoulder, as Susi tries to avoid the shot.
Susi throws a hook but Funakoshi avoids it easily.
Susi throws a low kick, looking for Funakoshi's leg but Funakoshi calmly moves out of range.
No joy there for Susi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Funakoshi throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Funakoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Susi throws a hook but Funakoshi avoids it easily.
Funakoshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Susi misses with a double jab. #T4#
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been informed that Susi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tero Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Funakoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Funakoshi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Susi was covering up waiting for the punch and Funakoshi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funakoshi stands and throws Susi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Funakoshi tries to advance to mount but Susi denies him.
Susi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Funakoshi trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tero Susi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Funakoshi wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Susi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Susi looks to land a right hand but Funakoshi moved out of range.
Susi thumps Funakoshi with a low kick.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Funakoshi's head but Funakoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funakoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Susi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Susi throws out a loose jab but Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Susi misses with a hook.
Funakoshi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Susi just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi throws a hook but Funakoshi avoids it easily.
Funakoshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funakoshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Funakoshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Susi connects with an inside leg kick.
Susi throws an overhand right that lands on Funakoshi's shoulder, as Funakoshi tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Funakoshi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Susi manages to circle out of the way.
Susi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Funakoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Funakoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Susi.
Tero Susi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funakoshi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Susi.
Susi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funakoshi throws out the jab.
Funakoshi defending well as Susi loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Susi. Beautiful body shot.
Funakoshi tries to clinch but Susi is having none of it.
Funakoshi tries a low kick but Susi avoids it.
Susi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funakoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Susi.
Funakoshi is looking to land body kicks.
Funakoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot. #T2#
Funakoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Susi has time to react.
Good leg kick by Funakoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Susi throws out a loose jab but Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Susi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funakoshi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Susi lands with a right hand.
Funakoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Susi throws a low kick but Funakoshi moves out of range easily.
Funakoshi slips a jab from Susi.
Funakoshi tests Susi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tero Susi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Susi swinging wildly here. #T3#
Susi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funakoshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Susi's knee momentarily.
Funakoshi moves in looking to clinch but Susi pushes him off.
Funakoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funakoshi wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Susi throws a head kick that misses.
Susi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Susi misses with a two punch combination.
Susi throws a lazy right hand but Funakoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funakoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Susi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Funakoshi throws a jab when Susi was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Funakoshi.
Susi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funakoshi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
and Funakoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Funakoshi moves into the clinch.#T4#
Funakoshi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Susi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Susi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funakoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Susi misses with a lunging right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi moves away from the strike by Funakoshi.
Susi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funakoshi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Funakoshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Funakoshi misses with a leg kick
and Susi counters with a nice leg kick.
Funakoshi tests Susi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Susi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Funakoshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Susi throws a big shot that misses.
Funakoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Susi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Funakoshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tero Susi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Funakoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Susi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Funakoshi backs off Susi throws a huge counter combo but Funakoshi manages to avoid it all.
Susi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funakoshi.
Funakoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Susi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Susi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Susi swats away the attempt to clinch by Funakoshi.
Susi scores with a nice head shot.
Funakoshi slips a jab and a cross from Susi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Funakoshi counter with a right hand.
Funakoshi misses with a takedown
and Susi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Funakoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Susi on the side of the head.
Susi misses with an uppercut. Funakoshi saw that one coming.
Susi throws a looping overhand right but Funakoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Funakoshi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Susi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Funakoshi throws a wild body kick that Susi sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Susi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Susi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Funakoshi checks it well.
Funakoshi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Funakoshi throws a body kick that misses.
Funakoshi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Susi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Funakoshi on the side of the head.
Susi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Funakoshi.#T2#
Susi misses with a two punch combination.
Funakoshi misses with a low kick as Susi jumps back.
Funakoshi is looking to slow Susi down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi looks to throw the jab but Funakoshi is out of range.
Funakoshi connects with a solid leg kick.
Susi misses with an uppercut. Funakoshi saw that one coming.
Susi misses with a double jab.
Susi works the jab nicely.
Susi connects with a right hand. Funakoshi shakes it off.
Funakoshi avoids the body shot from Susi. #CL#
Funakoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Funakoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Funakoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Funakoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funakoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Susi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Susi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Susi swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
A big right from Funakoshi misses.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Susi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Susi finds it's target.
Funakoshi slips under a jab from Susi.
Funakoshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Susi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Susi looks to land a right hand but Funakoshi moved out of range.#T4#
Funakoshi ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Funakoshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funakoshi misses with a looping right.
Susi throws a hook but Funakoshi blocks it.
Funakoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Susi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Susi throws out a loose jab but Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funakoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Funakoshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funakoshi wants to clinch up but Susi keeps it at a distance.
Funakoshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tero Susi really dominated that round.
That's time! Funakoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Funakoshi tries to clinch up.
Susi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Susi throws the left hand but Funakoshi avoids the punch easily.
Susi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Funakoshi lands a high kick!
Funakoshi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Susi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Funakoshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Funakoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Susi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Susi lands a left and a right that send Funakoshi crashing to the mat, dazed. Susi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Funakoshi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Funakoshi takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Susi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Funakoshi bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tero Susi!
Tero Susi is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tero Susi made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 87
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Morueco lands a nice hook to Funakoshi's body. Funakoshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morueco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funakoshi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Funakoshi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Funakoshi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morueco.
Funakoshi is looking to score with low kicks.
Funakoshi looks to land a body kick but Morueco moved away.
Morueco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morueco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funakoshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morueco throws a head kick but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Morueco works Funakoshi's body with a nice hook.
Funakoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Morueco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Funakoshi, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Funakoshi.
Morueco jabs Funakoshi to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1##CL2#
Funakoshi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funakoshi trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Morueco.
Morueco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Funakoshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Funakoshi missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Morueco drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Morueco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morueco keeping moving, preventing Funakoshi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Morueco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funakoshi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Morueco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Funakoshi defends it easily.
Funakoshi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Funakoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funakoshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Funakoshi with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Morueco is looking for a triangle but Funakoshi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Morueco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funakoshi defends well.
Funakoshi trying to control but Morueco is working from the bottom.
Funakoshi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Funakoshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morueco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Morueco is looking to cinch up a triangle. Funakoshi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Morueco's body to avoid the submission. Morueco has instead reached around Funakoshi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Morueco arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorge Morueco!
Jorge Morueco is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jorge Morueco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
Winfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Funakoshi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Winfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winfield fails with the takedown.
Winfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funakoshi.
A swing and a miss from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy body kick from Funakoshi
and Winfield counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Winfield lands with a right hand.
Funakoshi slips under a jab.
Winfield tries for a takedown but Funakoshi circles away easily
and Funakoshi counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Funakoshi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Winfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Funakoshi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Funakoshi.
Winfield misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Funakoshi has Winfield pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Funakoshi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Winfield tumbling to the mat - Funakoshi dives into Winfield's guard.
Winfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Winfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
We've been hearing that Funakoshi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Winfield looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Funakoshi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Funakoshi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Funakoshi prevents Winfield from improving his position.
Funakoshi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winfield is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Funakoshi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winfield can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winfield tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Winfield is looking for a sweep. Funakoshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Funakoshi controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Funakoshi blocks the strikes from Winfield. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winfield stuns Funakoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Funakoshi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winfield is looking to sweep but instead, Funakoshi has passed into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winfield tries to roll over but Funakoshi keeps him under control.#T4#
Funakoshi is trying to control. Winfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Winfield throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Winfield wants to control but Funakoshi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Funakoshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Funakoshi wants to pass the guard but Winfield is defending well.
Funakoshi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winfield tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gichin Funakoshi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi throws a leg kick
and Funakoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Funakoshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Winfield has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Funakoshi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Winfield to the mat! Winfield manages to get full guard.
Winfield looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Funakoshi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Funakoshi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winfield with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Winfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funakoshi thows a huge punch but Winfield dodges it nicely.
Winfield wants to improve his position but Funakoshi is controlling well.
Funakoshi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winfield is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Funakoshi jumps into side control!#T1#
Funakoshi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Winfield's shoulder. That is not cool.
Winfield manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Funakoshi winds up and cracks Winfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Winfield wants to get back to full guard but Funakoshi has mounted him!
Winfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Winfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Winfield is staying active underneath Funakoshi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winfield is looking to improve his position.
Funakoshi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Winfield!
Funakoshi punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
Winfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Funakoshi slips a nice elbow through Winfield's hands, connecting with Winfield's forehead.
Winfield is concentrating on defense, preventing Funakoshi from advancing position.
Winfield is looking for a sweep. Funakoshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Funakoshi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winfield defending well though.
Winfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funakoshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gichin Funakoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Funakoshi controlling the action here.
Winfield trying to get back to full guard but Funakoshi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Winfield manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Funakoshi slows the pace down in half guard.
Winfield wants to control but Funakoshi passes into side.
Funakoshi gets to mount! Winfield was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Winfield tries to hold on but Funakoshi postures up.
Funakoshi controlling his opponent.
Winfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funakoshi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Winfield's face. #T4#
Winfield can't escape the position.
Funakoshi controlling the pace for now.
Winfield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Funakoshi controlling from mount.
Winfield is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Winfield tries to reverse the position but Funakoshi maintains control.
Funakoshi controlling the position easily from mount.
Winfield wants to control but Funakoshi is having none of it.
Winfield is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gichin Funakoshi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Funakoshi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Winfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Funakoshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funakoshi feints and then cracks Winfield's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winfield down.
Winfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Winfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funakoshi moves away.
Funakoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Winfield instigates a clinch.
Funakoshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winfield lands with a left to the head.
Winfield is looking for a takedown.
Winfield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Winfield cracks Funakoshi with a nice body shot.
Winfield is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Winfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Funakoshi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funakoshi obliges.
Funakoshi landing knees to the head.
Funakoshi misses with a knee strike.
Funakoshi landing knees to the head.
Winfield lands a shoulder strike.
Funakoshi keeps control of Winfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Winfield tries to work over Funakoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funakoshi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winfield up against the cage.
Funakoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Funakoshi lands a good knee to the midsection. Winfield won't want to take too many of those.
Gichin Funakoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winfield manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Winfield lands a nice shot to the body. #T2##TD#
Funakoshi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Winfield can't fight it off and eventually Funakoshi manages to take the fight to the floor. Winfield looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funakoshi controlling from the top position.
Winfield throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Funakoshi looking to pass the guard.
Winfield is looking to sweep but instead, Funakoshi has passed into half guard.
Winfield is looking to improve his position.
Funakoshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Funakoshi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Winfield!
Winfield is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Funakoshi lands a couple of good shots and Winfield has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Funakoshi connects with a big shot to the side of Winfield's head.
Winfield tries to break free.
Winfield is taking damage to the body and head.
Funakoshi tries to get the hooks in deep but Winfield pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Winfield's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Funakoshi lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Winfield hold on?!
Winfield is really stuck here.
Funakoshi 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.
Funakoshi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Winfield's body.
Winfield trying to control the action but Funakoshi just sinks the hooks in.
Funakoshi keeps control of the position as Winfield tries to break free. #T4#
Winfield is still trying to improve position.
Funakoshi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Winfield is looking for a way out.
Funakoshi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Winfield.
Funakoshi scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Funakoshi controlling well, preventing Winfield from escaping the position.
Funakoshi is punishing Winfield with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winfield tries to escape the position.
Funakoshi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Funakoshi trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gichin Funakoshi clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Funakoshi throws a hook to the side of Winfield's head but Winfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funakoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Funakoshi lands a front kick.
Winfield jabs Funakoshi right on the nose. Funakoshi blinks but takes it well.
Funakoshi is looking to land body kicks.
Funakoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winfield moves away.
Winfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winfield swings widly with a right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Funakoshi slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Funakoshi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Funakoshi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Winfield tries to roll over but Funakoshi keeps him under control.#T1#
Winfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Funakoshi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Winfield wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Funakoshi is now in half guard.
Funakoshi uses his free foot to push down on Winfield's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Winfield.
Winfield is looking to improve his position but Funakoshi isn't that keen on the idea.
Winfield regains half guard.
Winfield is looking for a sweep. Funakoshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Funakoshi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Funakoshi lands with a punch from half guard.
Funakoshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winfield keeps working.
Funakoshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Winfield tries to get to full guard but Funakoshi has control of the leg.
Funakoshi 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.
Winfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Funakoshi slips a nice elbow through Winfield's hands, connecting with Winfield's forehead.#T3#
Winfield is looking to get back to full guard here but Funakoshi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Winfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funakoshi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Winfield tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Funakoshi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Winfield gets back to half guard.
Funakoshi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Winfield tries to get to full guard but Funakoshi has control of the leg.
Funakoshi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Funakoshi slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Funakoshi is nestled in close to Winfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Funakoshi trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funakoshi prevents Winfield from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gichin Funakoshi had his way with Jules Winfield in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Winfield throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Funakoshi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Funakoshi.
A hook to the body from Winfield.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funakoshi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winfield's face.
Winfield is pushing Funakoshi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Winfield tries a body shot but Funakoshi blocks it.
Funakoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Winfield misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funakoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funakoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Winfield lands a shoulder strike.
Funakoshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by Winfield.
Funakoshi has Winfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Winfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funakoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funakoshi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Winfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Funakoshi.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winfield can do to turn this around?
Funakoshi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Winfield is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Funakoshi lands a good knee to the midsection. Winfield won't want to take too many of those.
Funakoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Funakoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funakoshi slowing the pace effectively.
Winfield takes an elbow to the forehead.
Funakoshi wants a takedown.
Winfield tries a body shot but Funakoshi blocks it.
Funakoshi crunches a lovely knee into Winfield's ribcage.
A short left from Funakoshi.
Winfield lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Funakoshi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winfield up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funakoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funakoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Funakoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Funakoshi missing with knees to the body.
Winfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funakoshi's elbow.
Winfield tries a body shot but Funakoshi blocks it. #TD#
Funakoshi has clasped his hands together around Winfield's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Winfield tries to improve position but can't.
Funakoshi lands a nice forearm strike.
Winfield is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Funakoshi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Winfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Funakoshi trying to mount his opponent but Winfield defends it. #T3#
Winfield missing with punches from the bottom.
Funakoshi prevents Winfield from improving his position.
Winfield throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Winfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winfield trying to get back to full guard but Funakoshi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Winfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Winfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Funakoshi breaks from Winfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gichin Funakoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Winfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funakoshi blocks Winfield's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Funakoshi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Funakoshi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Funakoshi controlling from the full mount.
Funakoshi raining down shots from the mount!
Winfield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Funakoshi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jules Winfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winfield flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gichin Funakoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Funakoshi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gichin Funakoshi!
Gichin Funakoshi retains his light heavyweight title!
Gichin Funakoshi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1#
Bones misses with a straight left.
Funakoshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Funakoshi scores with a hook.
Bones throws a shot from downtown. Funakoshi moves away and avoids it.
Bones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bones.
Bones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funakoshi throws a low kick but Bones avoids it.
Funakoshi looks to land a body kick but Bones moved away.
Funakoshi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Funakoshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Funakoshi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bones's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones throws a push kick but Funakoshi slaps the foot to one side.
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bones. #T1#
Bones misses with a wild combination.
Funakoshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bones off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.
Funakoshi misses with a body kick.
Bones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Bones throws a jab but it's blocked by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi throws out a counter right but Bones avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Bones misses its intended target. #TD#
Bones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Funakoshi to the ground. Bones is now in Funakoshi's guard.
Bones wants to control from the top but Funakoshi keeps moving.
Funakoshi is adopting a defensive guard.
Funakoshi keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bones is really struggling to control Funakoshi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#ES2#
Funakoshi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bones throws a body shot but no joy.
Funakoshi feints a jab promting Bones to slip. Funakoshi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funakoshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bones misses with a body shot
and Funakoshi counters with a low kick, right behind Bones 's knee.
Bones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jon Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Funakoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funakoshi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Funakoshi misses.
Bones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funakoshi's calf.
Funakoshi throws a wild body kick that Bones sees coming a mile off.
Bones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funakoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Bones misses with a hook.
Funakoshi throws a head kick that half lands.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Bones throws a sloppy body shot
and Funakoshi counters with an outside leg kick.
Bones misses with a wild body shot.
Funakoshi fails with the takedown.#T4#
Bones misses with a wild body shot.
Bones misses with a few strikes there.
Funakoshi throws out a counter right but Bones avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones looks to land a combination but Funakoshi avoids it well.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Funakoshi as he jumps to the side.
Bones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Funakoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bones looks to score with a jab to the body but Funakoshi is just out of range.
Funakoshi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bones checks it well.
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 Jon Bones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bones dips to his left and cracks Funakoshi with an uppercut!
Funakoshi blocks the body kick.
Funakoshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Funakoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Bones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Funakoshi but Funakoshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funakoshi moves away.
Bones lands with a right hand.
Bones is looking to wear down Funakoshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A cross from Funakoshi lands.
Bones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bones lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Funakoshi lands a head kick!
Funakoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi blocks the body kick.
Bones throws a right and a left that Funakoshi avoids nicely.
Bones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bones shoots in for a takedown but Funakoshi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Funakoshi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funakoshi is in Bones's guard.
Funakoshi won't allow Bones to sweep him here.
Bones trying to control the position here.
Funakoshi preventing the sweep. #T2#
Funakoshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funakoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funakoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funakoshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bones walks into a straight right hand from Funakoshi.#CUT2#
Jon Bones's cut is getting worse.
Bones closes the distance and clinches up with Funakoshi, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes Funakoshi against the cage but Funakoshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Funakoshi.
Bones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Funakoshi is out of range.
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Funakoshi looks to land a body kick but Bones moved away.
Bones moves out of range as Funakoshi strikes.
Bones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funakoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Bones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Funakoshi sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bones throws out a loose jab but Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bones misses with a wild combination.
Bones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Funakoshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bones misses with a head kick.
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!
Bones fails with a takedown attempt.
Funakoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gichin Funakoshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
That's time! Bones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Funakoshi throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD2#
Funakoshi lands a big head kick that sends Bones tumbling to the mat! Funakoshi takes a step backwards and waves Bones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funakoshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bones. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funakoshi flicks out a counter leg kick but Bones steps away.
Funakoshi gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Bones counter with a right hand.
Funakoshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bones.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Funakoshi with a jab.
Bones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funakoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Funakoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bones misses with a jab to the body
letting Funakoshi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Funakoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funakoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Funakoshi flicks out a counter leg kick but Bones steps away.
Bones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bones moves out of range as Funakoshi throws a body kick.
Bones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funakoshi counters with a left to the body.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Funakoshi.
Bones cracks Funakoshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bones tries to land a leg kick but Funakoshi saw it coming and moves away.
Funakoshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Funakoshi checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi moves away from the strike by Bones. #T2#
Bones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Funakoshi. That one must have hurt.
Funakoshi scores with a jab to the head.
Bones scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funakoshi at a distance.
Funakoshi throws a low kick, looking for Bones's leg but Bones calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Funakoshi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Funakoshi trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Funakoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bones's back!
Funakoshi is hanging on to Bones's back as he tries to escape.
Funakoshi is riding his opponent, not letting Bones buck him off.
Funakoshi struggling to land strikes to the head as Bones covers up.
Funakoshi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Funakoshi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bones.
Funakoshi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Bones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Funakoshi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bones doesn't escape.
Funakoshi gets his hands free as Bones looks to control.
Funakoshi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gichin Funakoshi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Bones misses with the combination. #CL2#
Funakoshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Funakoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bones is defending well for now.
Funakoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funakoshi lands a knee to the head.
Funakoshi misses with a knee strike.
Bones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bones tries to break the clinch but Funakoshi is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Bones manages to break the clinch.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bones! #T1#
Funakoshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Funakoshi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good leg kick by Funakoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Funakoshi cracks Bones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bones swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Bones throws a right hand that misses
and Funakoshi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Funakoshi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bones's head.#CUT2#
Jon Bones's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funakoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Funakoshi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bones's sensitive parts.
Bones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funakoshi misses the shot to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funakoshi misses with the body kick
and Bones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bones shoots for a takedown but Funakoshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funakoshi scores with a head kick. Bones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Bones is rocked!
Funakoshi defending well as Bones loads up on a big left hand.
Funakoshi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bones blocks it well.
Oh Bones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funakoshi cracks Bones with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bones tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Funakoshi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bones is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gichin Funakoshi!
Gichin Funakoshi is the new light heavyweight champion!
Gichin Funakoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 60
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Morueco misses the shot to the body.
Funakoshi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Funakoshi tries to bum rush Morueco with a series of wild strikes but Morueco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funakoshi 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.
Morueco throws a push kick but Funakoshi slaps the foot to one side.
Morueco takes a swing at Funakoshi's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morueco on the side of the head.
Funakoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funakoshi misses with a straight left.
Funakoshi lands with a nice body kick.
Morueco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funakoshi moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morueco. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morueco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Morueco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funakoshi cracks the inside of Morueco's front leg.
Morueco misses with a low kick as Funakoshi jumps back.
Morueco blocks a leg kick.
Morueco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morueco misses with a leg kick
and Funakoshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Jorge Morueco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funakoshi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morueco walks into a jab.
Funakoshi throws a head kick that misses
and Morueco counters with a nice leg kick.
Funakoshi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Funakoshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morueco creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Funakoshi's defenses. #T2#
Morueco lands a hook that snaps the head of Funakoshi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morueco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funakoshi to keep the fight standing.
Morueco tries to pull guard but Funakoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Morueco.
Funakoshi digs a right hand into Morueco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morueco's gas tank.
Funakoshi scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jorge Morueco has been cut.
Morueco tries to pull guard but Funakoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Morueco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morueco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Funakoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morueco is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Funakoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Funakoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funakoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funakoshi obliges.
Morueco tries to pull guard but Funakoshi holds him up against the cage and eventually Morueco drops back down to his feet.
Funakoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funakoshi lands a knee to the head.
Funakoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funakoshi lands a left hand.
Funakoshi lands a body punch. #T3#
A short left from Funakoshi.
Morueco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Funakoshi is defending well for now.
Morueco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funakoshi walks away with a smile on his face. Morueco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Funakoshi clinches.
Funakoshi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Funakoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Morueco blocks with his arms.
Morueco is trying to pull guard but Funakoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Morueco has been working on his balance at Team Migraine, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Morueco looking to stall.
Funakoshi keeps control of Morueco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morueco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funakoshi to keep the fight standing.
Morueco jumps guard but Funakoshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morueco tries to pull guard but Funakoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Morueco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funakoshi walks away with a smile on his face. Morueco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Funakoshi. Morueco shrugs it off though. #KD2#
Funakoshi lands a big head kick that sends Morueco tumbling to the mat! Funakoshi takes a step backwards and waves Morueco back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Morueco is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Funakoshi throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Morueco is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gichin Funakoshi!
Gichin Funakoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 53
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Hearts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hearts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Funakoshi tries to clinch but Hearts moves out of range.
Hearts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Funakoshi pushes Hearts up against the cage in a clinch.
Hearts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funakoshis head.
Hearts lands a shot to the body.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Funakoshi misses with a knee strike.
Funakoshi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Funakoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Hearts breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Funakoshi there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts missing with a left hand there. Funakoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Funakoshi as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Hearts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hearts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Funakoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearts.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
A little jabbing left from Funakoshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hearts scores with a hook to the body. Funakoshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hearts throws a body shot but no joy.
Funakoshi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hearts throws a jab when Funakoshi was well out of range.
Hearts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Funakoshi slips under a jab from Hearts.
Hearts swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Funakoshi is looking to clinch.
Hearts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Funakoshi slips a jab and a cross from Hearts.
A big right from Funakoshi misses. #T2#
Hearts throws a right and a left that Funakoshi avoids nicely.
Hearts misses with a hook. Funakoshi ducked under it nicely.
Funakoshi slips a jab from Hearts.
Funakoshi misses with a straight right.
Hearts lands a body shot.
Hearts swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts misses with a few strikes there.
Hearts misses with a right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a good, hard body kick but Hearts shrugs it off.
Funakoshi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hearts will feel that in the morning.
Funakoshi throws a low kick but Hearts avoids it.
Hearts throws out a loose jab but Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Funakoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hearts lands with a hook. Funakoshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hearts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Funakoshi tries to get set, Hearts tries to push him back and clinch up but Funakoshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Funakoshi throws a leg kick but Hearts sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Hearts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Funakoshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hearts won't allow Funakoshi to sweep him here.
Hearts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hearts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hearts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funakoshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funakoshi wants to hit a switch here but Hearts passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Funakoshi there!
Funakoshi is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Funakoshi tries to lock up and control but Hearts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hearts tries to control but Funakoshi wriggling away.
Funakoshi wants to control but Hearts is having none of it.
Hearts lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funakoshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hearts lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Hearts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Funakoshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hearts misses with a straight left.
Funakoshi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Funakoshi.
Hearts is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Funakoshi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hearts throws a chopping leg kick but Funakoshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearts. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hearts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hearts throwing a counter right hand but Funakoshi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Funakoshi moves into range and clinches up with Hearts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearts working aggressively here.
Funakoshi looking to stall.
Funakoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearts can't find room to land a body shot as Funakoshi controls the action. #T1#
Funakoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearts backwards.
Hearts blocks an elbow strike.
Funakoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Hearts blocks with his arms.
Hearts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hearts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funakoshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hearts wants to get back to striking at distance but Funakoshi won't allow it.
Funakoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hearts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Funakoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hearts avoids it.
Hearts avoiding damage as Funakoshi throws knees to the body.
Funakoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hearts is defending well for now.#BC2#
Funakoshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Hearts has a takedown stuffed.
Hearts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TJ Hearts is winning the standup battle so far.
Hearts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Funakoshi counters by clinching up.
Hearts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funakoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Hearts avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Hearts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funakoshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Funakoshi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Funakoshi darts in trying to clinch
and Hearts counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Hearts misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
A little jabbing left from Funakoshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Funakoshi avoids the body shot from Hearts.
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown but Funakoshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hearts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Funakoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hearts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funakoshi throws a shot from downtown. Hearts moves away and avoids it.
Hearts with a jab.
A jab from Hearts misses.
Despite the aggression on Funakoshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hearts works the jab nicely.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.#T4#
Funakoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hearts.
Hearts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Funakoshi.
Hearts looks to land a body kick but Funakoshi moved away.
It seemed like Funakoshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Funakoshi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Funakoshi misses with a looping right.
Funakoshi lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funakoshi scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Funakoshi.
Hearts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funakoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funakoshi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Funakoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gichin Funakoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hearts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Funakoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hearts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funakoshi throws out a counter right but Hearts avoids it with no problem.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
Funakoshi cracks the inside of Hearts's front leg.
Hearts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Hearts.
Hearts swats away the attempt to clinch by Funakoshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hearts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hearts fakes the leg kick and cracks Funakoshi in the body. #T1##TD#
Hearts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Funakoshi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hearts blocks a leg kick.
Hearts shoots in looking for a takedown. Funakoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Hearts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Funakoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hearts misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Funakoshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hearts throws a series of punches but Funakoshi avoids them all with ease.
Funakoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hearts misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funakoshi wants to slow Hearts down by chopping away at his legs.
Gichin Funakoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hearts misses the target.
Funakoshi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Funakoshi rushes Hearts and presses him up against the cage.
Hearts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hearts working hard to break the clinch.
Funakoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hearts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi tries to throw a body punch but Hearts avoids it by throwing Funakoshi back against the cage.
Hearts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hearts looking to slow down the pace here.
Funakoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Hearts blocks with his arms.
Hearts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Funakoshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hearts is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Hearts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Funakoshi missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Hearts manages to break the clinch.
Hearts throws a lazy uppercut
and Funakoshi counters with an outside leg kick.
Funakoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hearts on the side of the head.
Funakoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearts checks a low kick from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
A punch lands to the side of Hearts 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Funakoshi rushes Hearts and presses him up against the cage.
Hearts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Funakoshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
Hearts avoids a wild elbow strike from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi blocks an uppercut.
Hearts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hearts.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hearts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Funakoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Funakoshi with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
TJ Hearts's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts lands a left hand.
Hearts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Funakoshi after a bit of a struggle.
Funakoshi missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Hearts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hearts throws a body punch but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Hearts misses with a straight left.
Funakoshi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hearts blocks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gichin Funakoshi.
I think Funakoshi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gichin Funakoshi!
A relieved looking Gichin Funakoshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 47
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Funakoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Funakoshi's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Funakoshi tries to sprawl but Lambert drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Funakoshi is trying to control but can't.
Funakoshi is not content to let Lambert control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert thows a huge punch but Funakoshi dodges it nicely.
Lambert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Funakoshi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funakoshi tries to roll over but Lambert keeps him under control.
Lambert passes to full mount!
Funakoshi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1#
Lambert controlling from the full mount.
Funakoshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funakoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lambert lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Funakoshi holds on for dear life.
Lambert looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Funakoshi tries to hold on but Lambert postures up.
Funakoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lambert has a good base and remains in mount.
Lambert lands with some strikes.
Lambert with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Funakoshi is rocked!
Lambert wants to control the pace but Funakoshi is squirming around nicely.
Lambert raining down hammerfists from mount.
Funakoshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lambert working Funakoshi over with strikes here.
Oh Funakoshi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funakoshi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lambert.
Funakoshi seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Lambert avoids the attempt from Funakoshi to control.
Lambert landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Lambert connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lambert drops a big elbow. That's hurt Funakoshi! More shots from Lambert and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VCL Fight Night: 37
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Funakoshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daniel ducks under a wild hook from Funakoshi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniel. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Funakoshi 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.
Daniel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funakoshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Funakoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Daniel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Funakoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Daniel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Funakoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daniel avoiding damage as Funakoshi throws knees to the body.
Funakoshi misses with a knee strike.
Funakoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funakoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Funakoshi misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funakoshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Funakoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniel avoids the damage to the body.
Daniel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daniel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Daniel to work.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daniel prevents a body shot from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Funakoshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Daniel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Funakoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daniel is defending well for now.
Funakoshi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Daniel manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniel. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funakoshi moves in looking to clinch but Daniel pushes him off.
Daniel is looking to counter punch.
Funakoshi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Funakoshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Funakoshi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daniel.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniel.
Daniel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Daniel scores with a nice strike.
Funakoshi ducks under a wild hook from Daniel.
Daniel missing with a left hand there. Funakoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funakoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Funakoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Daniel moves out of range easily.
Funakoshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daniel misses with a looping right.
Funakoshi blocks a head kick by Daniel.
Daniel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funakoshi.
Daniel throws a series of punches but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Daniel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi ducks under a wild hook from Daniel.
Daniel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funakoshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funakoshi slips a jab from Daniel.
Daniel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Funakoshi!
Daniel is breathing heavily.
Funakoshi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Funakoshi gets a clinch.
Funakoshi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funakoshi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Funakoshi looking to throw knees to the head but Daniel is blocking nicely.
Funakoshi is struggling to control the position.
Daniel misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gichin Funakoshi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Funakoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Funakoshi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daniel.
Daniel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daniel throws a low kick but Funakoshi avoids it.
Daniel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniel misses with a looping left.
Funakoshi blocks a jab.
Funakoshi with the counter takedown but Daniel avoids it easily.
A big right from Daniel misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel just misses with a punch to the body.
Funakoshi throws a fast counter high kick but Daniel manages to duck under it in time.
Funakoshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Daniel.
Daniel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funakoshi tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Funakoshi clinches up with Daniel and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Funakoshi avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands an elbow inside.
Daniel slows down the pace here.
Daniel being controlled against the cage.
Funakoshi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Funakoshi receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Daniel avoids a wild elbow strike from Funakoshi.#T2#
Funakoshi working Daniel over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funakoshi missing with knees to the body.
Funakoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Daniel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Funakoshi crunches a lovely knee into Daniel's ribcage.
Funakoshi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Funakoshi with a knee to the head.
Funakoshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Funakoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funakoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daniel blocks it with crossed arms.
Daniel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Funakoshi cracks Daniel with a nice body shot.
Funakoshi landing knees to the body.
Funakoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Daniel blocks with his arms.
Funakoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniel controls his hands.
Funakoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Funakoshi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Daniel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Funakoshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daniel avoids the head kick by Funakoshi. #T4##TD#
Daniel gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Funakoshi pushes Daniel off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funakoshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daniel.#CL2#
Funakoshi has Daniel up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Funakoshi missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Daniel fails to land.
Funakoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funakoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Funakoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daniel lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gichin Funakoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Funakoshi cracks Daniel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daniel closes the distance and clinches up with Funakoshi, looking for a takedown. Daniel pushes Funakoshi against the cage but Funakoshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Funakoshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Daniel is rocked!
Funakoshi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Daniel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funakoshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daniel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Funakoshi has closed the distance and engaged Daniel in a clinch.
Funakoshi stalls.
Funakoshi lands an elbow inside.
Funakoshi has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Daniel - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Funakoshi, and another! Daniel is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Gichin Funakoshi!
A very excited looking Gichin Funakoshi 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.

Event: VCL Fight Night: 31
Date: Apr 10, 2016

#R1#
Funakoshi looks to land a body kick but Michalak moved away.
Michalak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Funakoshi is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Funakoshi moves into range and clinches up with Michalak.
Funakoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michalak's elbow.
Funakoshi goes for a takedown attempt but Michalak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Funakoshi avoids the body shot from Michalak.
Funakoshi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Michalak.
Stefan Michalak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michalak misses with a looping right.
Funakoshi is looking to counter punch.
Funakoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funakoshi slips a jab from Michalak.
Michalak looks to land a left hand but Funakoshi moved out of range nicely.
Funakoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michalak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michalak throws an overhand right that lands on Funakoshi's shoulder, as Funakoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Funakoshi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Funakoshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Butcher's Block in the buildup to the fight.
Funakoshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michalak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funakoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Michalak.
Funakoshi tried to counter with a leg kick but Michalak avoided it.#TD#
Funakoshi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Michalak!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michalak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Michalak is letting Funakoshi control him for a moment.
Funakoshi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi continues to hold on tight.#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.#SU#
Funakoshi decides to stand back up.
Michalak throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Funakoshi counters by moving into the clinch.
Michalak misses with a body punch.
Michalak wants to break free but Funakoshi has control.
Funakoshi with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Funakoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Michalak is trying to force a seperation but Funakoshi has the dominant position.
Funakoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Funakoshi keeps control of Michalak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Michalak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Funakoshi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Michalak tries to break free but Funakoshi pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Funakoshi.
Michalak can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funakoshi as Michalak tries to tie him up.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Michalak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michalak has a couple of punches blocked by Funakoshi. #T4#
Michalak wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Funakoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Funakoshi keeps control of Michalak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Michalak has a couple of punches blocked by Funakoshi. #BC#
Funakoshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michalak throws a hook but Funakoshi avoids it easily.
A big left from Michalak misses.
Michalak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Funakoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Michalak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funakoshi.
Michalak throws a hook but Funakoshi avoids it easily.
Michalak missing with a left hand there. Funakoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funakoshi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Funakoshi 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 Michalak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Michalak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Michalak with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funakoshi lands with a straight right. Michalak didn't see that one coming.
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 Gichin Funakoshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Funakoshi slips under a jab from Michalak.
A good leg kick by Funakoshi. #CL#
Funakoshi moves into range and clinches up with Michalak.
A frustrated look appears on Michalak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Funakoshi blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funakoshi.
Michalak prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Funakoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michalak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funakoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Funakoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funakoshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Michalak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funakoshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michalak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Michalak scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Funakoshi is rocked!
Michalak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Funakoshi fails to land the takedown.
Michalak throws the left hand but Funakoshi avoids the punch easily.
Michalak throws a big shot that misses.
Michalak checks a low kick from Funakoshi.
Michalak scores with a shot to the body.
Michalak throws a body punch but Funakoshi moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gichin Funakoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Michalak dodges an elbow strike from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Michalak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Funakoshi blocks a body shot from Michalak. #T2#
Funakoshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Michalak being controlled against the cage.
Michalak is looking to break free of the clinch but Funakoshi has double underhooks.
Funakoshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Funakoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Funakoshi trying to land knees 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!
Funakoshi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Funakoshi lands an elbow just above Michalak 's eye.
Funakoshi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Michalak up against the cage.
Funakoshi throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Knees to the body from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michalak backwards.
Funakoshi leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funakoshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Michalak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michalak wants to break free but Funakoshi has control.
Funakoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Funakoshi landing knees to the body.
Michalak is trying to break the clinch but Funakoshi is controlling him.
Funakoshi lands an elbow inside that Michalak shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Funakoshi. #T4#
Funakoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Michalak is breathing heavily.
Funakoshi lands a nice elbow.
Funakoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michalak backwards.
Funakoshi scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funakoshi crunches a lovely knee into Michalak's ribcage.
Michalak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Funakoshi effectively controlling the action here.
Funakoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funakoshi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Michalak's face.
Funakoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funakoshi obliges.
Funakoshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Funakoshi misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gichin Funakoshi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Michalak misses with a body punch
and Michalak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michalak swings for the body but Funakoshi moves out of range.
Michalak throws a jab when Funakoshi was well out of range.
Michalak misses with an uppercut. Funakoshi saw that one coming.
Funakoshi misses with the body kick
and Michalak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michalak thows a leg kick but Funakoshi checks it
and Funakoshi counters with a nice leg kick.
Funakoshi throws a leg kick which misses Michalak's front leg but catches the back leg as Michalak tries to avoid it.
Michalak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Funakoshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Michalak's knee momentarily.
Michalak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Michalak avoids the head kick by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michalak can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michalak misses with a looping left.
Michalak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funakoshi can pounce on him.
Michalak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funakoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Michalak.
Michalak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefan Michalak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Funakoshi cracks Michalak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stefan Michalak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funakoshi needs to keep his hands up - Michalak had a free shot at his head there.
Funakoshi avoids the body shot from Michalak.
Funakoshi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Funakoshi rushes Michalak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michalak is trying to break the clinch but Funakoshi is controlling him.
Funakoshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Funakoshi connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Stefan Michalak has been cut.
Michalak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funakoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Funakoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Funakoshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Funakoshi slows down the pace here.
Michalak working hard to break the clinch.
Funakoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Michalak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Funakoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Michalak's defenses.
Funakoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michalak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funakoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Michalak is trying to push Funakoshi away but Funakoshi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Funakoshi with a knee to the head.
Funakoshi lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Michalak is rocked!
Funakoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Michalak is still on wobbly legs! Can Funakoshi finish him?
A knee to the head by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Michalak fails to land. #T3#
Funakoshi lands a big knee to the head and Michalak goes down! Funakoshi pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gichin Funakoshi!
Our winner, Gichin Funakoshi, 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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