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Event:
Proving Grounds 2
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Funakoshi gets caught flat footed, as White Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
White Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
White Jr with a nice head shot there.
Funakoshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White Jr's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Jr wants to sweep here but Funakoshi controlling him for the moment.
White Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funakoshi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Funakoshi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
White Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funakoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr trying to control but Funakoshi is working from the bottom.
White Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Funakoshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
White Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Funakoshi working a defensive guard here.
White Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Funakoshi.
White Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Funakoshi trying to keep a closed guard but White Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Funakoshi wants to stand but White Jr is controlling the position.
White Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Funakoshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Funakoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and White Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
White Jr is stalling in the full guard.
White Jr won't allow Funakoshi to sweep him here.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Funakoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
White Jr won't allow Funakoshi to sweep him here.
White Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Funakoshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Funakoshi lands strikes from half guard.
White Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funakoshi.
White Jr is looking to improve his position.
Funakoshi with the ground and pound but White Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
White Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Funakoshi throwing strikes from guard but White Jr blocks nicely. #T4#
White Jr has momentary wrist control but Funakoshi slips an elbow through the middle.
White Jr pulls Funakoshi in close to prevent any damage.
Funakoshi postures up.
Funakoshi postures up in White Jr's guard and throws a big left but White Jr blocks it.
Funakoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funakoshi postures up in White Jr's guard and throws a big left but White Jr blocks it.
Funakoshi with a flurry of punches that miss.
White Jr controlling Funakoshi's posture.
Funakoshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funakoshi is looking to work some ground and pound but White Jr has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce White Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of White Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Funakoshi misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Funakoshi gets caught napping as White Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Funakoshi manages to retain guard.
White Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bruce White Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
White Jr won't allow Funakoshi to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Funakoshi looking to control but White Jr passes into half guard.
Funakoshi is not content to let White Jr control the position.#T1#
Funakoshi tries to roll over but White Jr keeps him under control.
White Jr controlling the action here.
White Jr trying to pass the guard but Funakoshi defending well.
White Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Funakoshi wants to improve his position but White Jr is controlling well.
Nice strikes from White Jr there.
White Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Funakoshi tries to roll over but White Jr keeps him under control.
Funakoshi taking some punishment here, with White Jr in his half guard.
White Jr controlling the pace.
White Jr prevents Funakoshi from improving his position.
White Jr drops an elbow to the side of Funakoshi's head. #ROC2#
Funakoshi is rocked!
White Jr prevents Funakoshi from improving his position.
Oh Funakoshi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
White Jr lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Funakoshi quite badly. Funakoshi pulls White Jr in close trying to recover. White Jr postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Funakoshi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Funakoshi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
After winning the bout, Bruce White Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Viktorov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Viktorov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Viktorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funakoshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Viktorov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funakoshi throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Viktorov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Funakoshi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Viktorov has tightened it up now! Funakoshi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksey Viktorov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksey Viktorov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
S02:E05 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Funakoshi clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
#TD#
Chaitle jumps guard and drags Funakoshi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Funakoshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Funakoshi chips away with some ground and pound.
Funakoshi postures up in Chaitle's guard and throws a big left but Chaitle blocks it.
Funakoshi lands a couple of elbows.
Funakoshi lands a couple of digs.
Funakoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funakoshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funakoshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Funakoshi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Funakoshi landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaitle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funakoshi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Funakoshi works over Chaitle with some ground and pound from guard.
Funakoshi throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funakoshi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Chaitle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funakoshi is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Funakoshi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chaitle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funakoshi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Funakoshi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funakoshi working some strikes from top position.
Funakoshi chips away with some ground and pound.
Funakoshi with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funakoshi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funakoshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Funakoshi lands a couple of digs.
Funakoshi working some strikes from top position.
Funakoshi chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Funakoshi stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Chaitle has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Funakoshi manages to get his head free but now Chaitle has transitioned to an armbar! Funakoshi grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Chaitle! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Chaitle!
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Event:
S02:E03 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Ibarra's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibarra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibarra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibarra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Ibarra catches Funakoshi right on the button with a cross.
Ibarra scores with a nice strike.
Funakoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibarra.
Funakoshi looks to throw the jab but Ibarra is out of range.
Ibarra swings widly with a right hand
and Funakoshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibarra misses with a hook. Funakoshi ducked under it nicely.
Ibarra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibarra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Ibarra misses.
Ibarra ducks under a wild hook from Funakoshi.
The fighters circling - Ibarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funakoshi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice jab there from Funakoshi. #ROC#
Ibarra is rocked!
Ibarra misses with a lunging right hand
and Funakoshi counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gichin Funakoshi!
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Event:
S02:E02 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Funakoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funakoshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funakoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Dragon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Funakoshi wants to sweep here but Dragon controlling him for the moment.
Funakoshi wants to stand but Dragon is controlling the position.
Funakoshi managing to control the position.
Dragon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funakoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Funakoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gichin Funakoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragon slips a jab from Funakoshi.
Dragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funakoshi.
Dragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funakoshi.
Dragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Funakoshi looks to land a right hand but Dragon moved out of range.#TD2#
Dragon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dragon lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Funakoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dragon is one step ahead there.
Funakoshi looking to control.
Dragon 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.
Funakoshi working a defensive guard here.
Funakoshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dragon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dragon moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Dragon stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Dragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Funakoshi, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Funakoshi is looking for a sweep.
Funakoshi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Funakoshi tries to get out of the position.
Funakoshi struggling a bit here.
Dragon trying to control the position but Funakoshi is working away.
Dragon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Dragon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dragon working away.
Funakoshi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragon on the ground.
Dragon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Funakoshi gets back to half guard.#T4#
Funakoshi tries to roll over but Dragon keeps him under control.
Dragon stalling.
Funakoshi wants to improve his position but Dragon is controlling well.
Dragon controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Dragon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Dragon is thwarting Funakoshi's attempts to control the position.
Dragon trying to control the pace.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Dragon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Funakoshi looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi connects with a looping right hand.
Funakoshi slips under a jab from Dragon.#T6#
Dragon moves away from the strike by Funakoshi.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funakoshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Funakoshi avoids the head kick by Dragon.
Dragon staying out of range there.
Funakoshi checks a leg kick nicely.
Funakoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funakoshi scores with a shot to the body.
Funakoshi scores with a jab to the head.
Funakoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragon on the side of 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragon manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dragon moves into range and clinches up with Funakoshi.
Dragon jumps guard but Funakoshi stands there with Dragon around his waist. Dragon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dragon tries to pull guard but Funakoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Dragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Dragon closes the distance and clinches.
Dragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funakoshi lands a right hand. #BC#
Funakoshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funakoshi misses with a straight left. #T7#
Funakoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funakoshi lands with a cross. #TD2#
Dragon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Funakoshi is trying to defend but Dragon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Funakoshi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dragon.
Well, if Dragon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dragon works his way into full mount!
Dragon prevents Funakoshi from getting the reversal.
Dragon controlling his opponent.
Funakoshi tries to reverse the position but Dragon maintains control.#T8#
Funakoshi wants to hold on but Dragon pushes him away.
Dragon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Funakoshi can't escape the position.
Funakoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Dragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Funakoshi is looking to improve his position but Dragon isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funakoshi has given up his back here. Will Dragon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Funakoshi fending off the submission attempt from Dragon.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dragon controlling the positon.#T9##SUB2#
Dragon is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Funakoshi with him. Funakoshi is trying to defend but Dragon has an arm under the chin now! Funakoshi grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gruff Dragon!
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Event:
S02:E01 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Funakoshi pushes Slasher up against the cage in a clinch.
Slasher is breathing heavily.
Slasher can't find room to land a body shot as Funakoshi controls the action.
Funakoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Funakoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
Slasher blocking some punches.
Funakoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Slasher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Funakoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slasher.
Funakoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Slasher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
Funakoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funakoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Slasher.
Funakoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
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 misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi lands a right hand.
Funakoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Funakoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A short right from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi prevents a body shot from Slasher.
Slasher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slasher.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Slasher blocking some punches.
Funakoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Slasher.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi gets through Slasher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slasher misses with some punches.
Slasher misses with a punch to the body.
Slasher blocking some punches.
Slasher blocking some punches.
Slasher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi lands an uppercut.
Funakoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Funakoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funakoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funakoshi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land. #T2#
Slasher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slasher blocking some punches.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Slasher has a couple of punches blocked by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Slasher misses with a punch to the body.
Slasher cracks Funakoshi with a nice body shot.
Funakoshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slasher.
Funakoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Slasher.
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slasher pushes Funakoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
Slasher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slashers head.
Slasher misses with a punch on the inside.
Funakoshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
Slasher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slasher digs a right hand into Funakoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Funakoshi's gas tank.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
Funakoshi lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funakoshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
Funakoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funakoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Slasher.
Slasher takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Funakoshi lands a left hand.
A short left from Slasher.
Slasher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funakoshi lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Funakoshi on the inside.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Slasher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slasher misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slasher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slasher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Slasher blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funakoshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Funakoshi. #T5#
Slasher digs a right hand into Funakoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Funakoshi's gas tank.
Funakoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Funakoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funakoshi lands a right hand.
Slasher can't find room to land a body shot as Funakoshi controls the action.
Slasher misses with the head strike.
Slasher misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slasher.
Slasher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Slasher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funakoshi lands a right hand.
Funakoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
#T6#
Funakoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Slasher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Funakoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Funakoshi.
Slasher struggles to land a body shot inside as Funakoshi controls his hands.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Funakoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Funakoshi.
Slasher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Funakoshi lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funakoshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funakoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
Funakoshi blocks a body shot from Slasher.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Funakoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slasher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funakoshi pushes Slasher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
#T7#
Funakoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Slasher.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Funakoshi scores with a shot to the side of Slasher's head.
Funakoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Funakoshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Funakoshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Funakoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Funakoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Slasher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funakoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slasher blocking some punches.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
Funakoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Funakoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funakoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slashers head. #T8#
Funakoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
Funakoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slasher misses with a body punch.
Slasher misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slasher.
Slasher blocking some punches.
Slasher blocking some punches.
Funakoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Funakoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slasher tries a body shot but Funakoshi blocks it.
Slasher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funakoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Slasher.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slasher.
Funakoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slasher tries to work over Funakoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Funakoshi. #T9#
Slasher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Funakoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
A short right from Funakoshi on the inside.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slasher misses with a punch to the body.
Funakoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slasher.
Funakoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funakoshi.
Slasher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gichin Funakoshi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
Funakoshi throws a lazy right hand but Slasher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Funakoshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slasher momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slasher. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slasher walks into a stiff left hand from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Funakoshi takes the fight into the clinch.
Funakoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Slasher lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Funakoshi.
Slasher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funakoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slasher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
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 has a couple of punches blocked by Slasher.
Funakoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Funakoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funakoshi lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land. #T1#
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
Slasher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funakoshi backwards.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Funakoshi prevents a body shot from Slasher.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funakoshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slasher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slasher tries to work over Funakoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funakoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Slasher.
Funakoshi prevents a body shot from Slasher.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Slasher tries to work over Funakoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funakoshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funakoshi.
Slasher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funakoshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Funakoshi prevents a body shot from Slasher. #T2#
Funakoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Slasher can't find room to land a body shot as Funakoshi controls the action.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Funakoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Funakoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funakoshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funakoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Funakoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Slasher.
Funakoshi scores with a shot to the side of Slasher's head. #T3#
Slasher throws a punch but it's blocked by Funakoshi.
Slasher misses with a body punch.
Funakoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funakoshi blocks a body shot from Slasher.
Slasher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
Funakoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slasher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funakoshi scores with a shot to the side of Slasher's head.
Funakoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Slasher.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slasher.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Slasher blocking some punches.
A short right from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slasher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Slasher. #T4#
Funakoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Slasher.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slasher.
Slasher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Gichin Funakoshi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funakoshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funakoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Funakoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funakoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Slasher.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Slasher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funakoshi's elbow.
Funakoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slasher.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
#T5#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slasher.
Funakoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slasher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
Funakoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Slasher.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slasher.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
Slasher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funakoshi pushes Slasher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funakoshi lands with a left to the head.
Funakoshi lands with a left to the head.
Slasher tries to work over Funakoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slasher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funakoshi's elbow.
Slasher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
Slasher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funakoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funakoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
#T6#
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.
Funakoshi blocks a body shot from Slasher.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi misses with the head strike.
Funakoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Slasher.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slasher.
Funakoshi lands with a light punch inside.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slasher.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Funakoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Slasher.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Slasher blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Slasher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slasher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funakoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Slasher tries to throw a body punch but Funakoshi avoids it by throwing Slasher back against the cage.
Joe Slasher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gichin Funakoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Funakoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slasher tries a body shot but Funakoshi blocks it.
Funakoshi blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funakoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slasher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slasher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Well,Slasher is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Slasher blocks an uppercut.
Funakoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funakoshi.#T8#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funakoshi.
Slasher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funakoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Slasher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funakoshi blocks a body shot from Slasher.
Slasher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Funakoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slasher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slasher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slasher backwards.
Funakoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slasher has a couple of punches blocked by Funakoshi.
#T9#
Slasher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funakoshi's elbow.
Funakoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funakoshi misses with some punches.
Slasher misses with some punches.
Slasher can't find room to land a body shot as Funakoshi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Slasher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funakoshi's elbow.
Funakoshi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Funakoshi on the inside.
Slasher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slasher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funakoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gichin Funakoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Funakoshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Gichin Funakoshi!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Gichin Funakoshi!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Gichin Funakoshi!
Gichin Funakoshi wins by unanimous decision!
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