Post by The Sandman on Oct 21, 2022 7:28:34 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Masakatsu Funaki looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has fight Masakatsu Funaki 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Big Nog and Funky move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Funky and Big Nog circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funky into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Funky's eyes...
Funky blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Funky spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Funky's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Funky struggles to free himself
Funky is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Big Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Funky's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Funky wraps his legs while he holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head... Tight guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Funky's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Funky's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Funky's eyes...
Funky's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That kimura from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Funky breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Masakatsu Funaki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Big Nog misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Funky tries to show some ground skills
Masakatsu Funaki put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Funky breaks free.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Funky switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Funky's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Masakatsu Funaki manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Big Nog misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Body kick by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
is blocked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Funky goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Funky is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Masakatsu Funaki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Masakatsu Funaki struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Funky tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Funky tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Big Nog is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Funky's ribs.
Funky is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Big Nog is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Funky's ribs.
Funky is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Funky breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Funky's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Funky's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Masakatsu Funaki manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to move to full mount
Funky succeeds
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Big Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Funky tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Deep breaths from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Big Nog, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Funky tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Funky leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Funky doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Masakatsu Funaki to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Masakatsu Funaki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Funky doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Funky is able to break the lock.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Funky tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Hard blow to Funky's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog is in closed guard... Funky tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog is in closed guard... Funky tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Masakatsu Funaki and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Masakatsu Funaki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Masakatsu Funaki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Masakatsu Funaki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Masakatsu Funaki slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Funky
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Big Nog leans and gets Masakatsu Funaki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Funky misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Funky blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Funky is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Masakatsu Funaki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Masakatsu Funaki breaks that americana attempt!
Funky tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Big Nog, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Funky
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Funky.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) is cheering him!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Funky moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Funky
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to escape from the closed guard
Masakatsu Funaki any adventage in the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to escape from the closed guard
Funky succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to escape from the closed guard
Masakatsu Funaki any adventage in the ground.
Funky misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Funky pulls his arm out of danger.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funky into his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Masakatsu Funaki shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Masakatsu Funaki breaks that americana attempt!
Funky tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Funky is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Big Nog's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki postures up and breaks the triangle.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Funky struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Funky use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds Masakatsu Funaki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Big Nog pushes Masakatsu Funaki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Funky fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Masakatsu Funaki
Great move by Big Nog who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Funky trying to keep the fight at striking range
Funky stumbles backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles to get the center of the cage
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fires an unorthodox punch to Funky's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Funky is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Funky goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Masakatsu Funaki's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Funky struggles to free himself
Funky's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Funky holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Funky's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Good movement from Big Nog
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Funky's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Funky attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Funky quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Masakatsu Funaki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Funky seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Masakatsu Funaki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Funky fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Funky's neck!
Funky pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Masakatsu Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Big Nog breaks the lock showing some skills...
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki has seen better days.
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki rolls him over and takes his back!
Funky is in rear mount over Big Nog
Funky tries to get a hook in!
Big Nog rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog has Funky controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Funky is unable to move under Big Nog control.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Funky is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Masakatsu Funaki
Funky misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid shot from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the body.
Funky didn't like that.
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 Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Funky struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Funky is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Masakatsu Funaki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Big Nog steps backwards away from Masakatsu Funaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Funky looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Funky is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Big Nog is standing while Funky is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira steps back and allows Funky to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Masakatsu Funaki is standing now.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Funky fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Masakatsu Funaki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki hooks Big Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to kick Funky away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Big Nog is in open guard over Funky... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Funky rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. 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.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Funky is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Funky catch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Big Nog breaks the lock showing some skills...
Funky misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Funky struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
I think Masakatsu Funaki needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Funky struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Funky engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Big Nog passes his leg around Masakatsu Funaki's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
That Omoplata from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Funky's Forehead is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Big Nog is locking that Omoplata...
Big Nog is locking that Omoplata...
That Omoplata looks tight...
Funky works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki creates enough space to control Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki has punished Big Nog very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Funky breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Funky ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Funky doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Funky open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Big Nog is in open guard over Funky... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Funky rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki sits up and gets an arm around Big Nog's neck!
Big Nog pushes Masakatsu Funaki back to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Funky is able to break the lock.
Big Nog misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Funky throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 29/29 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1101 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/15 (73%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1108 s
Funaki's nickname is stupid. Stay tuned. New Funaki nickname coming next time!
Also, Nog needs help. It looked like he was getting destroyed in this one, but maybe thats just because he needs toughness, so his health bar was perpetually low? Unsure, but judges liked him in this one.
Masakatsu Funaki looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has fight Masakatsu Funaki 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Big Nog and Funky move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Funky and Big Nog circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funky into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Funky's eyes...
Funky blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Funky spins out, but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Funky's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Funky struggles to free himself
Funky is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Big Nog tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Funky's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Funky wraps his legs while he holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head... Tight guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Big Nog pulls his arm out of danger.
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Funky's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Funky's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Funky's eyes...
Funky's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That kimura from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Funky breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Masakatsu Funaki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Big Nog misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Funky tries to show some ground skills
Masakatsu Funaki put Big Nog in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira goes for an americana!
Funky breaks free.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Funky switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Big Nog struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Funky's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Masakatsu Funaki manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Big Nog misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Body kick by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
is blocked.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Funky goes down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Funky is able to break the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Masakatsu Funaki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Masakatsu Funaki struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Funky tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Funky tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) is cheering him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Big Nog is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Funky's ribs.
Funky is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Big Nog sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Big Nog is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Funky's ribs.
Funky is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Funky breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira hooks Funky's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Funky's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Masakatsu Funaki manages to kick Big Nog away and scrambles on top!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to move to full mount
Funky succeeds
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Big Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog is trying to counter now!
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Funky tries to open up Big Nog with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Big Nog is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Deep breaths from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Big Nog, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Funky tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Funky leans and gets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Funky doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira forces Masakatsu Funaki to open his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Masakatsu Funaki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Big Nog jumps and tries to free his leg! Funky doesn't allow this but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to get half guard here.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki can't prevent his opponent from passing. Big Nog looks to work from half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Funky is able to break the lock.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Funky tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Hard blow to Funky's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog is in closed guard... Funky tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog is in closed guard... Funky tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Masakatsu Funaki and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to turn away and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Masakatsu Funaki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Big Nog is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was tooling Masakatsu Funaki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Masakatsu Funaki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to turn in and scramble out. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Masakatsu Funaki slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Funky
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Big Nog leans and gets Masakatsu Funaki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Funky misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Funky blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki tries to free his leg
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Funky is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Masakatsu Funaki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Masakatsu Funaki breaks that americana attempt!
Funky tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Big Nog, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Funky
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Funky.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) is cheering him!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Funky moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to close his guard around Funky
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to escape from the closed guard
Masakatsu Funaki any adventage in the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to escape from the closed guard
Funky succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass to half guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to escape from the closed guard
Masakatsu Funaki any adventage in the ground.
Funky misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Funky pulls his arm out of danger.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funky into his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira regains full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Masakatsu Funaki shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Masakatsu Funaki breaks that americana attempt!
Funky tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Funky is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Big Nog's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki postures up and breaks the triangle.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Funky struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Funky use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds Masakatsu Funaki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Big Nog pushes Masakatsu Funaki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Funky fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and launches himself over Masakatsu Funaki
Great move by Big Nog who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes away Funky trying to keep the fight at striking range
Funky stumbles backwards and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles to get the center of the cage
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fires an unorthodox punch to Funky's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Funky is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Funky goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Big Nog tries to jump to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki closed his guard around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Big Nog fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Masakatsu Funaki's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Funky struggles to free himself
Funky's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Funky holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Funky's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki looks to pass to mount...
Big Nog creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Good movement from Big Nog
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Funky's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Funky attempts a triangle from bottom! Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out. Funky quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Masakatsu Funaki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Funky seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Masakatsu Funaki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Funky fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sits up and gets an arm around Funky's neck!
Funky pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira back to the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Funky tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Masakatsu Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Big Nog breaks the lock showing some skills...
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki has seen better days.
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki rolls him over and takes his back!
Funky is in rear mount over Big Nog
Funky tries to get a hook in!
Big Nog rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog has Funky controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Funky is unable to move under Big Nog control.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Funky is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shows great balance while pushing away Masakatsu Funaki
Funky misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid shot from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the body.
Funky didn't like that.
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 Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Funky struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Funky is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Masakatsu Funaki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Big Nog steps backwards away from Masakatsu Funaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Funky looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Funky is in open guard over Big Nog... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Big Nog rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is on his feet again.
Big Nog is standing while Funky is on the ground on his back
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira steps back and allows Funky to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Masakatsu Funaki is standing now.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Funky fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Masakatsu Funaki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki hooks Big Nog's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to kick Funky away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Big Nog is in open guard over Funky... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Funky rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. 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.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Funky is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Funky catch Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right arm and tries a kimura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Big Nog breaks the lock showing some skills...
Funky misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Funky struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Big Nog
I think Masakatsu Funaki needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Big Nog is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Funky struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Funky engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Big Nog passes his leg around Masakatsu Funaki's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
That Omoplata from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira appears to be unbreakable
Funky's Forehead is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Big Nog is locking that Omoplata...
Big Nog is locking that Omoplata...
That Omoplata looks tight...
Funky works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Big Nog
Funky is in closed guard... Big Nog tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
Big Nog knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki creates enough space to control Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Funky
Masakatsu Funaki has punished Big Nog very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries a kimura
Funky breaks the lock.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Funky ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Funky doesn't want to free his opponent and Big Nog continues in closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Funky
Big Nog struggles on the ground and tries to break Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in Funky open guard now
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Big Nog is in open guard over Funky... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Funky rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki sits up and gets an arm around Big Nog's neck!
Big Nog pushes Masakatsu Funaki back to the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Funky
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Funky is able to break the lock.
Big Nog misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Funky throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Marvel Stadium (Melbourne, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 29/29 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1101 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/15 (73%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1108 s
Funaki's nickname is stupid. Stay tuned. New Funaki nickname coming next time!
Also, Nog needs help. It looked like he was getting destroyed in this one, but maybe thats just because he needs toughness, so his health bar was perpetually low? Unsure, but judges liked him in this one.
