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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Knapp misses with a straight right.
Funk misses with a head kick.
Edgar Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Funk darts in and clinches Knapp up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Knapp.
Knapp lands with a light punch inside.
Knapp tries a body shot but Funk blocks it.
Knapp pushes Funk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Funk manages to break the clinch.
Knapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Funk.
Funk lands a head kick. Knapp smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Edgar Knapp has been cut.
Knapp misses with a body shot.
Knapp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Knapp throws a shot from downtown. Funk moves away and avoids it.
Funk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Knapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funk.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knapp swings for the body but Funk moves out of range.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Funk's shoulder, as Funk tries to avoid the shot.
Funk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funk moves away.
Funk throws a head kick but Knapp moves out of range.
#T1##TD#
Knapp gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Funk to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Funk has gone for a leg lock! Knapp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Funk's guard.#REVB#
Funk is breathing heavily.
Funk wants to hit a sweep here but Knapp passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Funk there!
Knapp is looking to stand but Funk has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T2#
Knapp tries to stand up but Funk grabs his leg and drags him down! Funk is now on top, in side control.
Funk misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Funk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Funk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knapp is pushing Funk's head away, looking to escape. Funk manages to hold on to the position though.
Knapp wants to control but Funk postures up.#T3#
Knapp tries to escape but Funk is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knapp sneaks back into half guard.
Knapp works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Funk has gone for a leg lock! Knapp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Funk's guard.#REVB#
Funk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knapp tries to stand but Funk is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SU2#
Knapp stands up and waves to Funk to follow him.
Knapp misses with a straight right.
Edgar Knapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Knapp throws a body punch but Funk moves out of range.
Knapp misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knapp throws the left hand but Funk avoids the punch easily.
Funk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knapp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funk connects with a high kick.
Funk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knapp's sensitive parts.
No luck for Funk with that takedown attempt.
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!
Knapp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funk at a distance.
Knapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funk.
Funk throws a big counter combination but Knapp scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T5#
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knapp swings for the body but Funk moves out of range.
Funk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Funk goes for a double leg but Knapp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knapp continues to drive forward.
Funk tries to circle away but Knapp has him pinned against the cage.
Funk trying to land knees to the body.
Funk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knapp.
Knapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knapp lands with a light punch inside.
Funk pushes off an throws an elbow but Knapp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Knapp.
Knapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knapp lands a nice uppercut.
Funk is trying to push Knapp away but Knapp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Funk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knapp scores with a shoulder strike.
Funk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knapp lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Knapp.
Knapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards. #T6#
Knapp works on Funk's body with a couple of short punches.
Knapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knapp.
Funk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knapp scores with a shot to the side of Funk's head.
Knapp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knapp.
Knapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Knapp on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knapp.
Funk tries to land a knee to the head but Knapp blocks with his arms.
Knapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knapp.
Knapp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Funk is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knapp.
Oh Funk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knapp scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Knapp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Knapp misses.
Knapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Funk seems to have got his legs back now.#T7#
Knapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Funk is just out of range.
Knapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funk throws a nice head kick!
Knapp missing with a left hand there. Funk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Funk ducks down to avoid it.
Funk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
The fighters circling - Knapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knapp misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Knapp as Funk shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Funk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knapp throws a hook but Funk avoids it easily.
Knapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knapp.
Funk slips a jab from Knapp.
Funk tries a low kick but Knapp avoids it.
Funk tries a head kick but it misses.
Funk throws a head kick but Knapp moves out of range.
#CL2#
Knapp clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knapp. #T8#
Knapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funks head.
Knapp blocks an uppercut.
Knapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Knapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funk looking to stall.
Knapp cracks Funk with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Knapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knapp pushes Funk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Knapp.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knapp.
Knapp scores with a shot to the side of Funk's head.
A short uppercut from Knapp.
Knapp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knapp cracks Funk with a nice body shot.
Knapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
Funk has had enough of the clinch but Knapp keeps him there for the moment.
Knapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T9#
Knapp lands with a right to the head.
Knapp lands with a short shot to the head.
Knapp pushes Funk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knapp.
Knapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knapp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funk.
Knapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knapp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
A short left from Knapp.
Knapp lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Knapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knapp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Knapp on the inside.
Knapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Knapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funk backwards.
A short body shot lands from Knapp as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Knapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgar Knapp's cut.
That's time! Funk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Funk moves away from the strike by Knapp.
Funk misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knapp! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Knapp misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Knapp 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.
Knapp keeps the fight on the outside.
Funk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knapp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funk manages to avoid it.
Funk tries a head kick but it misses.
Funk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knapp loads up on a big right hand but Funk slips the punch.
Knapp missing with a left hand there. Funk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Edgar Knapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knapp throws a hook to the side of Funk's head but Funk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Knapp has Funk up against the cage in a clinch.
Funk is trying to force a seperation but Knapp has the dominant position.
Knapp lands a right hand.
A short right from Knapp.
A body shot lands from Knapp.
#T1#
Knapp lands with a light punch inside.
Edgar Knapp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Knapp.
Knapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knapp struggles to land a body shot inside as Funk controls his hands.
Funk misses with a punch on the inside.
Funk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knapp is defending well.
Knapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Knapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knapp lands a shot to the body.
Knapp is working Funk over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knapp.
A left hand lands to the body for Knapp.
Funk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knapp has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knapp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funk.
Knapp lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp is leaning against Funk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knapp lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Knapp. #T2#
A short right from Knapp on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knapp.
Knapp dips a shoulder and cracks Funk with a mighty uppercut! Funk falls back against the cage and Knapp unloads with a barrage of strikes! Funk is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Knapp screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Knapp! |
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Event:
ICF 2
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funk misses with a head kick.
Funk connects with a high kick.
Funk throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
As Funk looks to move away, Kuznetsov throws a big counter combo but Funk just gets out of the way.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Funk.
Funk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Funk tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily#CL#
and Kuznetsov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Funk's efforts to push away.
Funk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funk circles away.
Funk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Funk throws a head kick that Kuznetsov semi-blocks.
#T1#
Kuznetsov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Funk can pounce on him.
Funk lands with a slapping head kick.
Funk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Funk throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Funk is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kuznetsov like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kuznetsov from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Funk!
Jimbo Funk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Funk's guard.
Diaz is standing up over Funk. Funk looks to escape but Diaz dives into side control.
Funk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Funk is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1##SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Funk is defending well.
Funk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diaz is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Funk is defending well.
Funk wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Funk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz prevents Funk from escaping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Funk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz tries to move to mount but Funk blocks the move with his legs.
Diaz wants to control but Funk is keeping him busy.
Funk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Funk, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Funk denies him.
Funk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Funk wriggles free and stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Diaz pushes Funk up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz 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#
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funk's waist but Funk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Funk pinned against the cage. Funk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Funk clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Funk drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Funk is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funk wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Funk dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funk lands a couple of elbows.
Funk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Funk wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funk is aware though and is defending well.
Funk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Funk passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz trying to control here.
#SUB#
Funk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking to control Funk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Funk in his half guard.
Funk throws a strike but Diaz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Diaz seems keen to control Funk's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Funk throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Diaz trying to control but Funk is working from the bottom.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard. #ES#
Funk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Funk manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Funk keeps moving.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Nate Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Funk wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diaz manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Funk dominated that second round.
That's time! Funk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Diaz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Funk is looking to get back to is feet but Diaz passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Funk is trying to escape and Diaz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Funk is forced to tap! Nice work there by Diaz! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Diaz! |
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