Post by The Sandman on Aug 10, 2022 0:16:24 GMT -5
Curtis Blaydes looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Masakatsu Funaki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Curtis Blaydes today.
Curtis Blaydes comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Masakatsu Funaki comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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Curtis Blaydes and Masakatsu Funaki touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Funky grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Funky moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki is cooling the fight on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
As the fight continues it seems that Masakatsu Funaki is taking the best of the fight.
Funky moves on the ground
Funky cannot take advantage in the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Funky's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Funky tries to cover his face,
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Funky is in open guard over Razor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Razor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Masakatsu Funaki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Razor goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Funky has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Funky is in open guard over Razor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Razor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Curtis Blaydes is on his feet again.
Razor is standing while Funky is on the ground on his back
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Masakatsu Funaki is on his feet again.
Funky fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Curtis Blaydes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Razor is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Razor measures the resilience of Funky's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Funky's side.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Razor is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Funky moves on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki moves to side mount
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Masakatsu Funaki tries a kimura
Razor breaks the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor tries to show some ground skills
Curtis Blaydes put Funky in half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Curtis Blaydes's guard...
Curtis Blaydes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Curtis Blaydes's guard...
Curtis Blaydes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Razor measures the resilience of Funky's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Funky's side.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Funky's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Funky tries to cover his face,
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Funky cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Razor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Deep breaths from Curtis Blaydes who tries a hammer punch to Funky's ribs.
That hit Funky who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Deep breaths from Curtis Blaydes who tries a hammer punch to Funky's ribs.
That hit Funky who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Funky tries to get a side mount...
Razor wraps his leg around Masakatsu Funaki leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Razor measures the resilience of Funky's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Funky's side.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Funky's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Funky tries to cover his face,
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Stand up! This is what Razor's cornermen are shouting. Masakatsu Funaki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Funky tries to get a side mount...
Razor wraps his leg around Masakatsu Funaki leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Curtis Blaydes looks to counter!
Curtis Blaydes attempts to move to full guard
Curtis Blaydes manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Razor tries to close his guard around Funky
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Curtis Blaydes, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Razor won't budge, forcing Funky to pull guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Funky
Not a desiderable position that Funky is in now. Curtis Blaydes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Funky.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Razor pulls his arm out of danger.
Funky clumsily fails here and it's time for Curtis Blaydes to fight back!
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Funky.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Masakatsu Funaki's Left eye
Mark Smith has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Funky grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Razor struggles... Masakatsu Funaki is unable to take him down
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Curtis Blaydes sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Curtis Blaydes looks to counter!
Curtis Blaydes leans forwards and tries to grapple with Funky
Razor shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Curtis Blaydes pushes away Funky trying to keep the fight at striking range
Funky stumbles backwards and Curtis Blaydes circles to get the center of the cage
Razor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Funky tries to close his guard around Razor
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Razor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Masakatsu Funaki! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Masakatsu Funaki doesn't defend himself!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Deep breaths from Masakatsu Funaki who tries a hammer punch to Razor's ribs.
Razor blocks those punches
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Razor leans back...
He clobbers Masakatsu Funaki's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Funky's face!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes tries to pass to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki can't prevent his opponent from passing. Razor looks to work from half guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Funky's face with those brutal elbows! Funky needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes tries to free his leg...
Curtis Blaydes uses some of his skill by jumping out of Funky's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funky cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Razor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Razor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Masakatsu Funaki! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Masakatsu Funaki doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Razor's moves.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Razor positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Funky's being punished here!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funky tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Smith stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Curtis Blaydes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Razor is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Razor launches a barrage of elbows over Funky's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Funky doesn't fight back!
Funky's Chin is beginning to swell
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funky tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Razor, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Solid jabs from Curtis Blaydes.
Nice punches.
Funky has a small cut in his Mouth
Terrible one sided match... Funky was not ready to fight a fighter of Curtis Blaydes caliber.
Some counter punches against Masakatsu Funaki
land while he's on his bicycle.
Funky studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brilliant combination from Masakatsu Funaki
Razor is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Razor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Curtis Blaydes
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Razor pulls his arm out of danger.
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Razor's moves.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Funky tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Funky tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Curtis Blaydes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Razor tries to open up Masakatsu Funaki's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Funky in the side of the head
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Razor tries to open up Masakatsu Funaki's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Funky in the side of the head
Funky's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes hovers above Funky
Good punches to Funky's body.
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Funky tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes tries to pass to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki can't prevent his opponent from passing. Razor looks to work from half guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Funky
Razor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Funky from the side mount!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Razor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Masakatsu Funaki! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Masakatsu Funaki doesn't defend himself!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Funky.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Funky's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Curtis Blaydes tries to open Funky's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Curtis Blaydes. Funky is unable to cover himself now!
Funky's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Razor tries to open up Masakatsu Funaki's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Funky in the side of the head
Funky has a small cut in his Forehead
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Razor's moves.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Terrible one sided match... Funky was not ready to fight a fighter of Curtis Blaydes caliber.
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Funky.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Funky has a small cut in his Right cheek
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funky doesn't stop bleeding.
Funky tries to move on the ground and shows Curtis Blaydes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Funky's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Funky's Forehead is beginning to swell
Funky seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Razor is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Masakatsu Funaki, who is barely covering up!
Funky's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Funky seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Curtis Blaydes looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Curtis Blaydes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Masakatsu Funaki seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Curtis Blaydes!
Curtis Blaydes is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Curtis Blaydes tries to better his position on the ground...
Razor is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Funky seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Curtis Blaydes is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Curtis Blaydes storms over Funky with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Razor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Funky's face with his elbows!
Curtis Blaydes turns out the lights for Funky! What an astonishing KO by Razor!
There is a small laceration on Masakatsu Funaki's Nose
Winner is Curtis Blaydes by KO (Elbows) at 4:55 Round 3
Statistics: Curtis Blaydes
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 85/98 (87%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 709 s
Blaydes dominated this one everywhere. Nothing left to be said.
Masakatsu Funaki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Curtis Blaydes today.
Curtis Blaydes comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Masakatsu Funaki comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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Curtis Blaydes and Masakatsu Funaki touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Funky grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Funky moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki is cooling the fight on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
As the fight continues it seems that Masakatsu Funaki is taking the best of the fight.
Funky moves on the ground
Funky cannot take advantage in the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Funky's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Funky tries to cover his face,
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Funky is in open guard over Razor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Razor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Masakatsu Funaki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Razor goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Funky has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Funky is in open guard over Razor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Razor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Curtis Blaydes is on his feet again.
Razor is standing while Funky is on the ground on his back
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Masakatsu Funaki is on his feet again.
Funky fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Curtis Blaydes didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Razor is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Razor measures the resilience of Funky's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Funky's side.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Razor is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Funky moves on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki moves to side mount
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Masakatsu Funaki tries a kimura
Razor breaks the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Curtis Blaydes
Razor tries to show some ground skills
Curtis Blaydes put Funky in half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Curtis Blaydes's guard...
Curtis Blaydes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Curtis Blaydes's guard...
Curtis Blaydes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Razor measures the resilience of Funky's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Funky's side.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Funky's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Funky tries to cover his face,
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Funky cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Razor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Deep breaths from Curtis Blaydes who tries a hammer punch to Funky's ribs.
That hit Funky who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Deep breaths from Curtis Blaydes who tries a hammer punch to Funky's ribs.
That hit Funky who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Funky tries to get a side mount...
Razor wraps his leg around Masakatsu Funaki leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Razor measures the resilience of Funky's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Funky's side.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Curtis Blaydes launches a few punches to Funky's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Funky tries to cover his face,
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Razor
Stand up! This is what Razor's cornermen are shouting. Masakatsu Funaki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Funky tries to get a side mount...
Razor wraps his leg around Masakatsu Funaki leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Curtis Blaydes looks to counter!
Curtis Blaydes attempts to move to full guard
Curtis Blaydes manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Razor
Razor tries to close his guard around Funky
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Curtis Blaydes, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Razor won't budge, forcing Funky to pull guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Funky
Not a desiderable position that Funky is in now. Curtis Blaydes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Good looking punches from Curtis Blaydes on the ground
They could take their toll on Funky.
Curtis Blaydes is in closed guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Razor pulls his arm out of danger.
Funky clumsily fails here and it's time for Curtis Blaydes to fight back!
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Funky.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Masakatsu Funaki's Left eye
Mark Smith has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Funky grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Razor struggles... Masakatsu Funaki is unable to take him down
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Curtis Blaydes sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Curtis Blaydes looks to counter!
Curtis Blaydes leans forwards and tries to grapple with Funky
Razor shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Curtis Blaydes pushes away Funky trying to keep the fight at striking range
Funky stumbles backwards and Curtis Blaydes circles to get the center of the cage
Razor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Funky tries to close his guard around Razor
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Razor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Masakatsu Funaki! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Masakatsu Funaki doesn't defend himself!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Deep breaths from Masakatsu Funaki who tries a hammer punch to Razor's ribs.
Razor blocks those punches
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Razor leans back...
He clobbers Masakatsu Funaki's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Funky's face!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes tries to pass to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki can't prevent his opponent from passing. Razor looks to work from half guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Funky's face with those brutal elbows! Funky needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes tries to free his leg...
Curtis Blaydes uses some of his skill by jumping out of Funky's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funky cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Razor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Razor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Masakatsu Funaki! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Masakatsu Funaki doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Razor's moves.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Razor positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Funky's being punished here!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funky tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mark Smith stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Curtis Blaydes is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Razor is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Razor launches a barrage of elbows over Funky's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Funky doesn't fight back!
Funky's Chin is beginning to swell
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funky tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Razor, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Solid jabs from Curtis Blaydes.
Nice punches.
Funky has a small cut in his Mouth
Terrible one sided match... Funky was not ready to fight a fighter of Curtis Blaydes caliber.
Some counter punches against Masakatsu Funaki
land while he's on his bicycle.
Funky studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brilliant combination from Masakatsu Funaki
Razor is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Razor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Curtis Blaydes
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Razor pulls his arm out of danger.
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Razor's moves.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Funky tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Funky tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Curtis Blaydes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Razor tries to open up Masakatsu Funaki's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Funky in the side of the head
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Razor tries to open up Masakatsu Funaki's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Funky in the side of the head
Funky's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes hovers above Funky
Good punches to Funky's body.
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Funky tries to stand up!
Razor doesn't allow him!
Curtis Blaydes is in open guard over Funky
Curtis Blaydes tries to pass to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki can't prevent his opponent from passing. Razor looks to work from half guard.
Curtis Blaydes is in half guard over Funky
Razor tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Funky from the side mount!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Razor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Masakatsu Funaki! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Masakatsu Funaki doesn't defend himself!
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Funky.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Funky's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Curtis Blaydes tries to open Funky's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Curtis Blaydes. Funky is unable to cover himself now!
Funky's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Curtis Blaydes in his guard.
Curtis Blaydes keeps control and remains in side mount.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Razor tries to open up Masakatsu Funaki's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Funky in the side of the head
Funky has a small cut in his Forehead
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Razor's moves.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Terrible one sided match... Funky was not ready to fight a fighter of Curtis Blaydes caliber.
Curtis Blaydes aggressively and repeatedly punches Funky.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Funky has a small cut in his Right cheek
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funky doesn't stop bleeding.
Funky tries to move on the ground and shows Curtis Blaydes a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Funky's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Funky's Forehead is beginning to swell
Funky seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Razor is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Masakatsu Funaki, who is barely covering up!
Funky's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Funky seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Curtis Blaydes is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Curtis Blaydes looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Curtis Blaydes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Masakatsu Funaki seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Curtis Blaydes!
Curtis Blaydes is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Curtis Blaydes tries to better his position on the ground...
Razor is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Funky seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Curtis Blaydes is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Curtis Blaydes storms over Funky with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Razor doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Funky's face with his elbows!
Curtis Blaydes turns out the lights for Funky! What an astonishing KO by Razor!
There is a small laceration on Masakatsu Funaki's Nose
Winner is Curtis Blaydes by KO (Elbows) at 4:55 Round 3
Statistics: Curtis Blaydes
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 85/98 (87%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 709 s
Blaydes dominated this one everywhere. Nothing left to be said.
