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Event:
WCF WNF 44: Rua vs Dylan
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Funke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funke tries to clinch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Funke clinches up with Maki and pushes him back against the cage.
Funke working aggressively here.
Maki lands an uppercut.
Maki lands a body punch.
Maki lands a nice shot to the body.
Funke looks winded!
Funke throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Maki.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Funke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Funke controls the action.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Maki pushes Funke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Funke controls his hands.
Maki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Funke avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage. #T1#
Maki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Funke takes a shot to the head.
Funke working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Maki.
Maki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funke backwards.
Maki is working Funke over against the cage.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maki tries a body shot but Funke blocks it.
Maki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Funke misses with some punches.
Funke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Funke! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Maki is unloading with more strikes now! Funke drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jore Maki!
A determined Jore Maki didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
WCF 54: Camara vs Rader
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Funke. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Funke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Funke counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dog Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Funke on his heels. He'll look to pass Funke's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Funke.#SUB2#
Funke working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Funke wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Funke is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Funke looking to control.
#T1#
Funke is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Funke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie won't allow Funke to sweep him here.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Funke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Funke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Funke is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funke keeps working.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Funke down.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funke keeps working.
Funke gets back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Funke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie moves into full mount! Funke won't be happy about that!
Funke is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie looking to control but Funke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Funke tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funke is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Funke tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie looking to control but Funke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Funke?
#T4#
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Funke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Funke is rocked!
Gracie softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Funke is out cold! Gracie jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 30: Road vs Feet
Date: Dec 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Champlain throws a head kick that misses
and Funke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut.
Funke connects with an inside leg kick.
Champlain throws a right hand that misses
and Funke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Funke drops Champlain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Champlain looks back up at him and smiles so Funke waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Champlain is rocked!
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!
Champlain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Funke. Funke obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Champlain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Funke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Champlain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Funke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Champlain forces Funke back against the cage and clinches.
Champlain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Funke working aggressively here.
Funke misses with the head strike.
Funke misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funke.
Funke misses with some punches.
Champlain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Funke.
#T1#
A short right from Funke on the inside.
Champlain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funke to keep the fight standing.
Champlain misses with a punch to the body.
Funke lands a hook that snaps the head of Champlain backwards.
Funke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Champlain jumps guard but Funke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Champlain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funke misses with a punch to the body.
Champlain wants a takedown but no success here.
Funke is pressed up against the cage. Champlain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Funke down to the mat. Funke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Champlain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Champlain showed some decent athleticism there.
Champlain is thwarting Funke's attempts to control the position.
Funke is trying to get back to full guard.
Funke has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Champlain trying to control from half guard but Funke is working away. #T2#
Champlain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Funke defending well though.
Funke is positioning himself well to prevent Champlain advancing to mount.
Funke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funke is pressing down on Champlain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funke wants to sweep here but Champlain controlling him for the moment.
Funke is trying to control the position but Champlain postures up.
Champlain trying to control the position from guard on top but Funke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Champlain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Champlain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Champlain pushes down on Funke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Champlain moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Funke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funke prevents Champlain from improving position. #SUB#
Champlain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Funke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Funke prevents Champlain from moving into mount.
Funke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Champlain looking for submissions off his back.
Champlain taking some punishment here, with Funke in his half guard.
Champlain trying to control but Funke postures up.
Funke sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Champlain looking for a kimura from the bottom but Funke passes into side control!
Funke lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Champlain down.
Funke is working Champlain over with some ground and pound from side control.
Champlain gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Funke working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champlain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Champlain is looking to improve his position but Funke isn't that keen on the idea.
Champlain is squirming around, avoiding Funke's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funke unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Funke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaq Champlain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Champlain throws a sloppy body shot
and Funke counters with a big right hand! Oh Champlain is in trouble here! Funke follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Funke!
After winning the bout, Tobias Funke 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:
WCF WNF 26:Anderson vs Leopold
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler fails with a takedown attempt.
Funke thows a body kick. Boaler tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boaler.
Funke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Funke is not content to let Boaler control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke tries to buck Boaler off but Boaler is having none of it.#T1#
Funke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Boaler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Funke has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Boaler is trying to get an arm triangle but Funke is defending well.
Funke can't do much from the bottom here.
Funke is looking to reverse the position.
Funke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boaler's best efforts.
Funke trying to control here.
Funke tries to get to full guard but Boaler has control of the leg. #SUB#
Funke is defending against the submission attempts here by Boaler.
#T2#
Boaler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boaler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Funke is looking to escape.
Funke tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Boaler working for a submission but Funke is keeping him at bay.
Funke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boaler is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Boaler stopping the sweep attempt from Funke.
Funke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boaler pushes down on Funke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boaler wants to pass to mount but Funke is defending the position.
Funke trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boaler looking to pass the guard.
Boaler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boaler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funke wants to sweep here but Boaler controlling him for the moment.
Boaler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Funke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boaler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boaler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Funke stands up over Boaler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boaler is looking to regain half guard here but Funke keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boaler dominated that round.
That's time! Boaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A combination from Funke does no damage.
Boaler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice jab there from Funke.
Boaler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Funke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boaler doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Funke counters with a right hand that sends Boaler tumbling to the canvas! Can Funke finish him? He dives into Boaler's guard looking to do just that!#CUT2#It looks like Tom Boaler has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Boaler looking for a guillotine here but Funke defends easily.
Boaler wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Boaler working for a triangle but Funke defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Funke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Funke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Funke wants to control from the top but Boaler keeps moving. #SUB#
Boaler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funke is aware though and is defending well.
Funke trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Funke won't allow Boaler to sweep him here.
Funke landing with the ground and pound.
Funke trying to control but Boaler is working from the bottom.
Funke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Boaler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Funke escapes and throws Boaler's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Boaler tries to bench press Funke off him but Funke keeps the position.
Funke lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Funke is looking to take a break and control but Boaler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boaler taking a bit of punishment here - Funke scoring with strikes.
Funke is looking to take a break and control but Boaler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Boaler tries to bench press Funke off him but Funke keeps the position.
Funke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boaler sneaks back into half guard.
Funke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funke prevents Boaler from improving his position.
Funke is nestled in close to Boaler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Funke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boaler tries to get to full guard but Funke has control of the leg. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Funke lands a nice short elbow.
Boaler taking some punishment here, with Funke in his half guard.
Funke is looking to take a break and control but Boaler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funke drops an elbow to the side of Boaler's head.
Funke working Boaler over with strikes.
Boaler tries to get to full guard but Funke has control of the leg.
Funke working the head and body with strikes.
Boaler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Funke trying to control the position from guard on top but Boaler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funke postures up and lands a big shot to Boaler's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Funke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Boaler's cut.
That's time! Boaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Funke steps into range and cracks Boaler with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Boaler flops backwards and Funke dives into his guard looking to finish!
Funke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Boaler is rocked!
Funke postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Boaler covers up, he's hurt! Funke keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Funke and the ref steps in to end the fight! Funke can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Funke!
Our winner, Tobias Funke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 21: Zynne vs Escalante
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke misses with a hook.
Tofail is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tofail takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tofail lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Tobias Funke has been cut.
Tofail moves out of range of the strikes.
Tofail misses with a looping right.
Funke steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tofail lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Funke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tofail cracks Funke with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobig Tofail!
During a confident post fight interview, Tobig Tofail thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF MNF 2: Manson vs Funke
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Funke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manson doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Funke steps into range and cracks Manson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Manson flops backwards and Funke dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Manson is rocked!
Funke postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Manson's head off the mat! Manson is out! He's out! Funke jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tobias Funke!
During a confident post fight interview, Tobias Funke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC KO 6 - Camoran vs Motts
Date: Jun 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke scores with a leg kick.
Funke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Piano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Funke with that takedown attempt.
Funke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Piano is able to avoid easily.
Piano jabs at Funke's body.
Funke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Piano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funke.
A quick step to the side and Piano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funke moves away from the strike by Piano.
Piano scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Funke.#T1#
Piano jabs Funke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Funke looks winded!
Funke blocks a jab.
Funke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Piano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Piano cracks Funke with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Funke looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Piano finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Tobias Funke has been cut.
Funke throws a body punch but Piano moves out of range.
Piano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Piano lands a big right hand that sends Funke crashing to the mat! Piano stays standing though and waves Funke back to his feet!#ROC#Funke is rocked!
Piano fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Funke out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Don Piano!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Don Piano waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Madness 49 Kocak vs Camoran
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Frost gets a clinch.
Frost blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Funke as the two fighters clinch.
Funke tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
Funke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funke tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funke misses with a body punch.
Frost wants to get back to striking at distance but Funke won't allow it.
Frost blocks a body shot from Funke. #BC2#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Funke lands a really nice looking cross but Frost seems unphased.
#T1#
Funke slips a jab from Frost.
Frost has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Funke finds it's way round the side to connect with Frost's head. #CL#
Funke closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funke.
Funke misses with a punch to the body.
Funke misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost prevents a body shot from Funke.
Funke misses with a body punch.
Funke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funke misses with a body punch.
Funke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Funke misses with some punches.
Frost has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Funke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frost can turn it around.
Funke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funke lands with a short shot to the head.
Funke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost is trying to force a seperation but Funke has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Funke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Funke lands a shot to the body.
Funke tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funke digs a right hand underneath Frost's ribcage. Frost let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frost looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funke tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost is trying to push Funke away but Funke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Funke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Funke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Funke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost blocks a body shot from Funke.
Funke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Funke tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Funke misses with a punch to the body.
Funke tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funke.
Frost prevents a body shot from Funke.
Funke gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Funke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funke cracks Frost with a nice body shot.
Funke can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Funke lands a right hand.
Funke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Funke tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Funke misses with some punches.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Frost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Funke looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Funke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funke has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Funke throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Funke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Funke cracks Frost with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Clarence Frost has been cut.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost with a hook.
Funke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Funke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Funke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Funke misses with the body kick
and Frost counters with a two punch combo.
Funke is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
#T1#
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Funke.
Frost is looking to chop away at Funke's legs.
Funke jabs Frost to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Funke backs off Frost throws a huge counter combo but Funke manages to avoid it all.
Funke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frost swats away the attempt to clinch by Funke.
Funke tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Frost avoids the body shot from Funke.
#CL2#
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Funke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funke.
Funke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Funke tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funke lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost tries to circle away but Funke has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Funke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Funke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Funke throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Frost to regain full guard. #ES2#
Frost scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Frost tries to work over Funke's front leg with a kick but Funke checks it.
Funke throwing a counter right hand but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Funke lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funke.
Frost looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Funke clinches.
Frost blocks a body shot from Funke. #T4#
Funke lands a right hand.
Funke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tobias Funke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Funke misses with a body punch.
Funke tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Funke has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Funke misses with a punch to the body.
Funke misses with a punch to the body.
Funke tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Funke back against the cage.
Funke struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funke.
Funke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Funke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clarence Frost's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Funke tries to land a body kick
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.
Frost throws out a counter right but Funke avoids it with no problem.
Funke throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
Good shot there by Frost.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Funke ducks down to avoid it.
Funke feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Frost misses with a looping right.
Funke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frost misses with a low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Frost in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Frost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
It looks like Funke has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funke is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Funke darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Funke into the cage. #CL#
Funke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Funke misses with the head strike.
Frost prevents a body shot from Funke.
Funke can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Tobias Funke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Funke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Funke tightens his grip and picks Frost up, before dumping him to the ground. Frost manages to land in guard.
Funke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Funke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Funke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frost for as long as he can get away with.
Funke stops Frost from standing up.
Funke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Funke scores with a jab.
Funke throws a leg kick which misses Frost's front leg but catches the back leg as Frost tries to avoid it.
Frost blocks a head kick by Funke.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Funke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Funke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Funke throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Funke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Funke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Funke!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 32
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Funke darts in looking for a takedown but Mann gets double underhooks and turns Funke into the cage.
A cross from Funke lands.#CL#
Mann rushes Funke and presses him up against the cage.
Funke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Funke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnum Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Funke.#CL#
Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Funke, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Mann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mann's elbow.
Mann prevents a body shot from Funke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mann scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funke lands an uppercut.
Funke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funke swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Mann is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mann prevents the takedown attempt.
Funke tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Funke back against the cage.
Mann prevents a body shot from Funke.
Mann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funke backwards.
Mann is pressed up against the cage. Funke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mann down to the mat. Mann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Funke shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Mann takes the fight into the clinch.
Mann tries a body shot but Funke blocks it.
Mann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mann lands with a left to the head.
Mann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funke tries to work over Mann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mann lands a body punch.
Mann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funke.
Funke looks winded!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mann.
Funke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funke throws a head punch that misses.
Mann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mann scores with a shoulder strike.
Mann blocks an uppercut.
Mann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Funke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mann lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mann.
Mann digs a right hand underneath Funke's ribcage. Funke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Mann.
Funke takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#
Funke is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tobias Funke has been cut.
Mann creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Funke's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Funke drops to his knees and Mann pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnum Mann!
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Event:
Madness 37 Wanker vs Pickett
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Funke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billy.
Billy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Funke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Funke missing with a left hand there. Billy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Billy.
Funke misses with the body kick
and Billy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Funke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billy was well out of range. Poor timing from Funke.
Funke throws the kick towards the body but Billy avoids it.
Billy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Funke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Billy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke cracks Billy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Funke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Billy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Funke.
Funke closes the distance but Billy moves to the side
and Billy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Tobias Funke has been cut.#T1#
Funke looks to score with a jab to the body but Billy is just out of range.
Billy lands an overhand right.
Funke scores with a spinning back kick!
Blinky Billy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funke throws a lazy body kick
and Funke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billy lands a jab-cross combination.
Billy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Billy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Funke digs a good hook to Billy's body.
A low kick from Funke is predictable there
and Billy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funke throws a head kick that misses
and Billy counters with a straight right hand.
Funke is looking to wear down Billy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Funke misses with a takedown attempt
and Billy counters with a crisp right that sends Funke to the canvas! Billy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blinky Billy!
Our winner, Blinky Billy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Claw stuffs the takedown.
Claw seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Claw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Claw throws a right and a left that Funke avoids nicely. #CL#
Claw closes the distance and clinches.
Funke avoids a wild elbow strike from Claw.#TD2#
Funke has hold of one of Claw's legs. Claw is fighting the takedown attempt but Funke gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Claw manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The referee calls for Claw to work.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Funke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Funke avoiding damage.
Claw leaning against his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funke blocks it with crossed arms.
Funke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Claw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Funke.
#T1#
Funke lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Funke.
Funke digs a right hand underneath Claw's ribcage. Claw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Claw is breathing heavily.
Funke misses with some punches.
Claw misses with an elbow over the top.
Funke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Claw misses with a punch to the body.
Funke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claw is defending well for now.
Claw missing with knees to the body.
Funke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Funke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Claw.
Claw avoiding damage as Funke throws knees to the body.
Claw is pressed up against the cage. Funke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claw down to the mat. Claw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bear Claw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Claw instigates a clinch. #T2#
Funke struggles to land a body shot inside as Claw controls his hands.
Claw stalling in the clinch but Funke improves position.
Claw struggles to land a body shot inside as Funke controls his hands.
Claw's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Funke can't find room to land a body shot as Claw controls the action.
Funke digs a right hand into Claw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Claw's gas tank.
Funke effectively controlling the action here.
Funke lands a body shot.
Funke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claw is defending well for now.
Funke looking to throw knees to the head but Claw is blocking nicely.
Claw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funke struggles to land a body shot inside as Claw controls his hands.
Claw managing to block the knees to the body from Funke.
#TD2#
Funke turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Funke manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Funke taking a breather here. #ES#
Claw throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Funke gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Funke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Funke misses with a body punch.
Funke effectively controlling the action here.
Claw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Funke is defending well for now.
Funke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Claw.
Claw prevents a body shot from Funke.
Claw has Funke pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Funke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Claw managing to block the knees to the body from Funke.
Funke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Funke blocks an elbow strike.
Funke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Claw effectively controlling the action here.
Funke pushes Claw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Claw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funke.
Bear Claw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Funke.
Funke lands with a short shot to the head.
Claw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Funke trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funke goes for a takedown attempt but Claw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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 Bear Claw will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Claw clinches up with Funke and pushes him back against the cage.
Claw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Claw.
The referee calls for Claw to work.
A knee to the head by Claw.
Tobias Funke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Funke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claw is defending well for now.
Funke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Claw obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw avoiding damage as Funke throws knees to the body.
Funke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Claw being controlled against the cage.
Funke struggles to land a body shot inside as Claw controls his hands.
#T1#
Funke can't find room to land a body shot as Claw controls the action.
Claw avoiding damage as Funke throws knees to the body.
Claw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Funke avoiding damage as Claw throws knees to the body.
Claw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Funke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claw prevents a body shot from Funke.
Funke wants a takedown but no success here.
Bear Claw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Funke.
Claw trying to control the position but instead, Funke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Claw into the cage.
Funke misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Funke pushes Claw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Funke misses with a punch to the body.
Claw stalling against the cage.
Funke trying to land knees to the body.
Funke trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Funke.
#TD2#
Funke has picked Claw up - he's going for a ride! Funke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Claw is trying to stand back up but Funke is controlling him
Funke tries to pass to full mount but Claw defends it.
Claw is trying to stand up here but Funke is controlling him well.
Funke drops an elbow to the side of Claw's head.
Funke is trying to control the action in half guard but Claw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bear Claw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Claw is looking to escape.
Funke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Funke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Claw tries to kick Funke off but Funke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Funke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Claw throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Funke counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Claw pushes Funke off and gets back to his feet.
Funke moves out of range of the body kick.
Funke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Funke moves into the clinch.
Claw prevents a body shot from Funke.
Funke misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funke.
Claw lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Tobias Funke has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funke tries to stall but Claw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Claw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Claw has Funke pressed against the cage.
Funke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Claw avoids it.
Funke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Claw avoids it.
Funke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Claw has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Claw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Funke is defending well for now.
Funke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funke struggles to land a body shot inside as Claw controls his hands.
Funke can't find room to land a body shot as Claw controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tobias Funke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tobias Funke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Funke instigates a clinch.
Funke misses with a punch to the body.
Funke stalling the fight.
Funke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Claw is defending well for now.
Funke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claw blocking some punches.
Claw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Funke avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Claw throws an elbow but misses.
Claw avoiding damage as Funke throws knees to the body.
Claw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Funke.
Claw blocks a body shot from Funke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Funke in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Claw lands a nice elbow.
Funke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funke lands a good knee to the midsection. Claw won't want to take too many of those.
Funke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Claw avoiding damage as Funke throws knees to the body.
Funke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claw tries to work over Funke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funke lands a shot to the body.
Funke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Funke has Claw pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Funke pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Claw tumbling to the mat - Funke dives into Claw's guard.
Funke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Funke landing some decent shots from guard.
Funke is working Claw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Funke trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom. #T2#
Funke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Claw's head.
Funke works over Claw with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funke lands a couple of elbows.#ES#
Claw manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claw lands a high kick!
Claw throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Funke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Claw managing to block the knees to the body from Funke.
Claw trying to stall but Funke improves his position.
Claw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Funke up against the cage.
Claw prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Funke stalling against the cage.
Funke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Funke misses with a body punch.
Claw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claw trying to stall but Funke improves his position.
Funke managing to block the knees to the body from Claw.
Funke stalling against the cage.
Funke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funke misses with a punch to the body.
Claw stalling in the clinch but Funke improves position.
Funke tries to throw a body punch but Claw avoids it by throwing Funke back against the cage.
Funke missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Funke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Claw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Funke.
Funke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Claw avoids it.
Funke trying to land knees to the body.
Funke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Claw backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Funke.
#TD2#
Funke wants the takedown. Claw is fighting it off but Funke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Claw's guard against the cage.
Funke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Funke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claw has momentary wrist control but Funke slips an elbow through the middle.
Funke won't allow Claw to get back to his feet.
Funke wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Funke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Funke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Funke 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Funke!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Barajas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Funke pinned against the cage. Funke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barajas sets himself, and Funke steps forward looking for the clinch! Barajas avoids it this time.
Funke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barajas.
Barajas sets himself, and Funke steps forward looking for the clinch! Barajas avoids it this time.
Funke has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barajas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barajas looks to score with a jab to the body but Funke is just out of range.
Funke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barajas pinned against the cage. Barajas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barajas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Funke but Funke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Funke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Barajas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Barajas throws the kick towards the body but Funke avoids it.
Funke feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Barajas clinches.
Barajas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barajas stalling.
Funke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barajas backwards.
Barajas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Funke up against the cage.
Barajas leaning against his opponent.
Barajas is trying to force a seperation but Funke has the dominant position.
Barajas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Funke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barajas just leaning against Funke, taking a breather.
Funke tries a body shot but Barajas blocks it.
Barajas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barajas fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Barajas manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Barajas pushes Funke up against the cage in a clinch.
Barajas slows down the pace here.
#TD#
Barajas manages to pull guard.
#T3##SUB#
Barajas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Funke escapes and throws Barajas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Funke working the body and head with strikes.
Barajas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Funke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barajas is not content to let Funke control the position.
Barajas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barajas tries to get out of the position.
Funke connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barajas some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Funke lands a decent elbow from side control.
Funke grinds an elbow into Barajas's temple.
Barajas is not content to let Funke control the position.
Barajas can't do much from the bottom here.
Funke is chipping away with strikes.
Barajas struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barajas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Funke 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##CL#
Barajas moves into the clinch.#TD#
Barajas drags the fight down to the ground.
Funke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barajas's head.
Funke scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Barajas is looking for a triangle but Funke pushes his legs off easily.
Funke wants to control from the top but Barajas keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funke connects with a couple of short punches.
Barajas keeping moving, preventing Funke from controlling successfully.
Funke is working Barajas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Funke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Funke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barajas's head.
Funke lands a couple of elbows.
Funke won't allow Barajas to get back to his feet.
Funke with a nice head shot there.
Funke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Funke landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Funke scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Barajas is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barajas looking for subs off his back but Funke has passed one foot through into half guard.
Funke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Funke is trying to control the action in half guard but Barajas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funke winds up and cracks Barajas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Barajas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funke 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.
Barajas trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Funke manages to pass to mount!
Funke postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Barajas badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Funke around the waist but Funke pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Funke is the winner by TKO! Funke jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Funke!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 927 Round 2
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Dude Guy with that takedown attempt.
Dude Guy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ashworth defends well and Dude Guy ends up having to push Ashworth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dude Guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Ashworth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tourney Dude Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ashworth in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ashworth lands a nice short elbow.
Dude Guy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ashworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ashworth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Ashworth there.
Ashworth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ashworth is nestled in close to Dude Guy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ashworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ashworth works his way into full mount!
Dude Guy wants to hold on but Ashworth pushes him away.#T1#
Ashworth with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dude Guy is trying to escape the mount.
Ashworth postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Dude Guy is out cold - huge knockout for Ashworth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Ashworth!
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QFC Tournament 927 Round 1
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mendoza enables Dude Guy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mendoza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dude Guy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendoza's head.
Dude Guy working some strikes from top position.#CUT#
It looks like Hector Mendoza has been cut.
Dude Guy won't allow Mendoza to sweep him here.
Dude Guy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Mendoza is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Hector Mendoza's cut even more.
Dude Guy postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Mendoza's head off the mat! Mendoza is out! He's out! Dude Guy jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tourney Dude Guy!
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