Post by The Sandman on Apr 18, 2023 2:04:31 GMT -5
The Beast enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Masakatsu Funaki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Dan Severn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Masakatsu Funaki has fight Dan Severn 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Dan Severn is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Masakatsu Funaki tries a hook to the body
but The Beast manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast won't budge, forcing Fun Guns to pull guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fun Guns
The Beast is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Beast is trying to counter now!
The Beast tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Severn fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Fun Guns.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
The Beast knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Beast pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fun Guns
The Beast positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fun Guns's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Dan Severn forces Masakatsu Funaki to open his guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Beast
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fun Guns
The Beast tries to jump to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 2:55 in the 1 round
The Beast steps backwards away from Masakatsu Funaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
Crushing shot to The Beast's body! He's holding his side
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Dan Severn regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns tries to escape from closed guard...
Fun Guns struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Beast
Not a desiderable position that Fun Guns is in now. Dan Severn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Severn holds Masakatsu Funaki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fun Guns.
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Round 2
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Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Severn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn isolates Masakatsu Funaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Masakatsu Funaki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Fun Guns is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fun Guns tries to move to full mount!
The Beast won't allow him to take this position easily.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns tries to escape from the closed guard
Fun Guns succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Dan Severn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Severn struggles not allowing Masakatsu Funaki improve his position.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Fun Guns tries to move to full mount
Fun Guns's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The Beast is trying to counter now!
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Fun Guns moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Beast is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fun Guns's face!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to escape from the full mount...
Fun Guns struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Severn is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Dan Severn looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn rolls him over and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fun Guns
Fun Guns has The Beast controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Beast is unable to move under Fun Guns control.
The Beast is in rear mount over Fun Guns
Fun Guns has The Beast controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Beast is unable to move under Fun Guns control.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Dan Severn
Solid blows to Fun Guns's abdomen.
The Beast is in rear mount over Fun Guns
Fun Guns has given his back to Dan Severn who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Severn has one hook in!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fun Guns with one hook in
Fun Guns has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Fun Guns is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Fun Guns steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Beast steps backwards away from Masakatsu Funaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Beast.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Dan Severn, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Fun Guns is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns tries to escape from closed guard...
The Beast waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Masakatsu Funaki! He is reversed and nor Dan Severn is on half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
The Beast launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Beast is countered by Masakatsu Funaki.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Severn pushes Fun Guns's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fun Guns wraps his legs while he holds Dan Severn's head... Tight guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Beast spins out, but Masakatsu Funaki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Beast is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Fun Guns is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Dan Severn...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki rolls him over and takes his back!
Fun Guns is in rear mount over The Beast
The Beast has Fun Guns controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fun Guns is unable to move under The Beast control.
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Masakatsu Funaki tries to take advantage...
Fun Guns tries to end this with a RNC!
The Beast manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dan Severn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Beast's ribs.
The Beast is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast measures the resilience of Fun Guns's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fun Guns blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Dan Severn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fun Guns jumps and tries to free his leg! The Beast doesn't allow this but Masakatsu Funaki is able to get half guard here.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fun Guns is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Fun Guns tries to move to full mount!
The Beast won't allow him to take this position easily.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Masakatsu Funaki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Beast looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Masakatsu Funaki's punches
The Beast is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fun Guns.
The Beast's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fun Guns sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Masakatsu Funaki tries to take advantage...
Fun Guns tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fun Guns is clinching with The Beast.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fun Guns circles out and slips free of Dan Severn's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Fun Guns is connecting with a few punches
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Fun Guns is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fun Guns into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Beast's ribs
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Body shots by Masakatsu Funaki
Solid blows to The Beast's abdomen.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Fun Guns is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Fun Guns is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Masakatsu Funaki appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in The Beast's eyes...
Fun Guns secures the lock while Dan Severn refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Masakatsu Funaki by Submission (Armbar) at 1:27 Round 4
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/13 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Elite ground fighters doing elite ground fighter things! TO EACH OTHER! Saaayyy whaaattttt?
Masakatsu Funaki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Dan Severn is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Masakatsu Funaki has fight Dan Severn 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
Dan Severn is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Masakatsu Funaki tries a hook to the body
but The Beast manages to dodge it
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast won't budge, forcing Fun Guns to pull guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fun Guns
The Beast is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Dan Severn uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Beast is trying to counter now!
The Beast tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Severn fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Fun Guns.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
The Beast knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Beast pulls his arm out of danger.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fun Guns
The Beast positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Fun Guns's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Dan Severn looks to posture up and open Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Dan Severn forces Masakatsu Funaki to open his guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Beast
He is not able to do it
Dan Severn is in open guard over Fun Guns
The Beast tries to jump to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 2:55 in the 1 round
The Beast steps backwards away from Masakatsu Funaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
Crushing shot to The Beast's body! He's holding his side
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Dan Severn regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns tries to escape from closed guard...
Fun Guns struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Beast
Not a desiderable position that Fun Guns is in now. Dan Severn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dan Severn attempts to move to full guard
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dan Severn holds Masakatsu Funaki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Fun Guns.
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Round 2
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Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dan Severn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Severn looks to counter!
Dan Severn isolates Masakatsu Funaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Masakatsu Funaki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Dan Severn fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Fun Guns is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fun Guns tries to move to full mount!
The Beast won't allow him to take this position easily.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Dan Severn...
Dan Severn takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns tries to escape from the closed guard
Fun Guns succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Dan Severn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Severn struggles not allowing Masakatsu Funaki improve his position.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Fun Guns tries to move to full mount
Fun Guns's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The Beast is trying to counter now!
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Fun Guns moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Beast is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Dan Severn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fun Guns's face!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to escape from the full mount...
Fun Guns struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to escape from the full mount...
Dan Severn is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Dan Severn looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Dan Severn slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn rolls him over and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fun Guns
Fun Guns has The Beast controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Beast is unable to move under Fun Guns control.
The Beast is in rear mount over Fun Guns
Fun Guns has The Beast controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Beast is unable to move under Fun Guns control.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Dan Severn tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Dan Severn
Solid blows to Fun Guns's abdomen.
The Beast is in rear mount over Fun Guns
Fun Guns has given his back to Dan Severn who is trying to get one hook in!
Dan Severn has one hook in!
The Beast is in rear mount over Fun Guns with one hook in
Fun Guns has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Fun Guns is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Fun Guns steps backwards away from Dan Severn. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Beast steps backwards away from Masakatsu Funaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dan Severn attempts a sweep single...
Dan Severn catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Beast.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Dan Severn, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Fun Guns is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn shows great balance while pushing away Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Dan Severn manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Fun Guns tries to escape from closed guard...
The Beast waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Masakatsu Funaki! He is reversed and nor Dan Severn is on half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
The Beast launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Beast is countered by Masakatsu Funaki.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The Beast tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dan Severn pushes Fun Guns's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fun Guns wraps his legs while he holds Dan Severn's head... Tight guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Beast spins out, but Masakatsu Funaki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Beast is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Fun Guns is holding Dan Severn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Severn loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Dan Severn...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Dan Severn tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki rolls him over and takes his back!
Fun Guns is in rear mount over The Beast
The Beast has Fun Guns controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Fun Guns is unable to move under The Beast control.
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Masakatsu Funaki tries to take advantage...
Fun Guns tries to end this with a RNC!
The Beast manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Dan Severn is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dan Severn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Beast's ribs.
The Beast is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast measures the resilience of Fun Guns's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fun Guns blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Dan Severn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fun Guns jumps and tries to free his leg! The Beast doesn't allow this but Masakatsu Funaki is able to get half guard here.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Beast
Fun Guns is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Dan Severn
Fun Guns is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Fun Guns tries to move to full mount!
The Beast won't allow him to take this position easily.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Masakatsu Funaki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Beast looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Masakatsu Funaki's punches
The Beast is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fun Guns.
The Beast's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The Beast fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fun Guns sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dan Severn gets sloppy and Masakatsu Funaki tries to take advantage...
Fun Guns tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fun Guns is clinching with The Beast.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fun Guns circles out and slips free of Dan Severn's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Fun Guns is connecting with a few punches
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Fun Guns is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fun Guns into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Beast's ribs
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Dan Severn down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Body shots by Masakatsu Funaki
Solid blows to The Beast's abdomen.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Fun Guns is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Fun Guns is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Masakatsu Funaki appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in The Beast's eyes...
Fun Guns secures the lock while Dan Severn refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Masakatsu Funaki by Submission (Armbar) at 1:27 Round 4
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/13 (54%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Elite ground fighters doing elite ground fighter things! TO EACH OTHER! Saaayyy whaaattttt?
