Post by The Sandman on Sept 28, 2023 22:19:15 GMT -5
Josh Barnett looks very relaxed.
Masakatsu Funaki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster and Fun Guns move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Masakatsu Funaki's punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster measures the resilience of Fun Guns's chin with an uppercut while Fun Guns lands some great crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fun Guns.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to escape from closed guard...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Masakatsu Funaki! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Josh Barnett positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Fun Guns covers himself well
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster sits over his knees and pushes away Fun Guns's leg!
Josh Barnett is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Josh Barnett looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster catch Masakatsu Funaki's left arm and tries a kimura
Masakatsu Funaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Fun Guns grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Masakatsu Funaki
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki was tooling Josh Barnett for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Josh Barnett lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Fun Guns tries to improve position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett tries to turn away and scramble out. Masakatsu Funaki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
Fun Guns is locking that rear naked choke...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
He can't lock it up. Josh Barnett 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Fun Guns is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fun Guns is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki hooks The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Barnett manages to kick Fun Guns away and scrambles on top!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Fun Guns tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to improve position.
Fun Guns adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Masakatsu Funaki launches a few punches to The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Josh Barnett
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Masakatsu Funaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster moves forward and holds Fun Guns
The fighters are clinching.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster takes a break to breathe while holding Masakatsu Funaki.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fun Guns moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Fun Guns moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Masakatsu Funaki jumps back and jabs
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster seems staggered and Masakatsu Funaki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Masakatsu Funaki is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fun Guns into his guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster catch Masakatsu Funaki's right arm and tries a kimura
Masakatsu Funaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Masakatsu Funaki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster catch Masakatsu Funaki's left arm and tries a kimura
Masakatsu Funaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Fun Guns is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Barnett pushes Masakatsu Funaki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fun Guns clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster goes for an armbar!
Fun Guns struggles to free himself
Masakatsu Funaki breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Fun Guns quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Fun Guns misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett decides to jump inside Fun Guns's guard.
Fun Guns didn't see that coming. The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Fun Guns now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to improve position.
Fun Guns adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries an armbar from the bottom!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Fun Guns
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Masakatsu Funaki.
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Round 3
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Fun Guns fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to move to full mount
Fun Guns's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Fun Guns misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Josh Barnett struggles not allowing Masakatsu Funaki improve his position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Herb Dean 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.
Fun Guns is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Deep breaths from Josh Barnett who tries a hammer punch to Fun Guns's ribs.
That hit Fun Guns who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster holds Masakatsu Funaki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is trying to counter now!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fun Guns blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster breaks free.
Fun Guns misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fun Guns blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Herb Dean 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 Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Masakatsu Funaki's punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fun Guns.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Josh Barnett struggles not allowing Masakatsu Funaki improve his position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to improve position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster leans and gets Masakatsu Funaki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster 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 Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Deep breaths from Josh Barnett who tries a hammer punch to Fun Guns's ribs.
That hit Fun Guns who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster leans and gets Masakatsu Funaki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fun Guns struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to improve position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to escape from closed guard...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Masakatsu Funaki! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Fun Guns is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Masakatsu Funaki
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to show some ground skills
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster uses his strength to keep The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster at a disadvantage
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Josh Barnett isolates Masakatsu Funaki's left arm looking for an armbar...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Herb Dean 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 Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Masakatsu Funaki's punches
Fun Guns is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Fun Guns seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Masakatsu Funaki seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Barnett!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Barnett fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns launches a few weak punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Nice low kick from The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Loud pop!
Fun Guns decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to open up Fun Guns with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Fun Guns is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fun Guns reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fun Guns clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fun Guns ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Masakatsu Funaki.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Barnett fakes a move and moves laterally.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Masakatsu Funaki jumps back and jabs
Fun Guns seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Fun Guns's Chin is beginning to swell
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster 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 0:55 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Josh Barnett looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Barnett doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Josh Barnett isolates Masakatsu Funaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Fun Guns struggles to free himself
Fun Guns struggles to free himself
Fun Guns struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Fun Guns struggles to free himself
Masakatsu Funaki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's moves.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett rolls him over and takes his back!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's moves.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fun Guns! The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster has one hook in and keeps working!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns with one hook in
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fun Guns.
Nicely done! The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns with two hooks in
Fun Guns tries to stand up!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster doesn't allow him!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns with two hooks in
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster and Fun Guns are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns with two hooks 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 escape from this.
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.
Fun Guns should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fun Guns is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett launches a few punches towards Fun Guns's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Masakatsu Funaki receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Fun Guns gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster pummels back into position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Masakatsu Funaki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster who put distance between them
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Masakatsu Funaki
Great move by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Masakatsu Funaki pushes away The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Masakatsu Funaki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster circles out and slips free of Masakatsu Funaki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Barnett cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Josh Barnett pushes Fun Guns's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster who is in full mount! Fun Guns is in trouble now!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Barnett pushes Masakatsu Funaki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Josh Barnett.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Majority decision
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1192,72
Time on the ground 996 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/16 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 427,94
Time on the ground 996 s
Close (on visible damage), but clear decision on paper.
Masakatsu Funaki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster and Fun Guns move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Masakatsu Funaki's punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster measures the resilience of Fun Guns's chin with an uppercut while Fun Guns lands some great crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fun Guns.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to escape from closed guard...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Masakatsu Funaki! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Josh Barnett tries to pass to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He succeeds!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Josh Barnett positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Fun Guns covers himself well
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster sits over his knees and pushes away Fun Guns's leg!
Josh Barnett is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Josh Barnett looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster catch Masakatsu Funaki's left arm and tries a kimura
Masakatsu Funaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Fun Guns grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Masakatsu Funaki
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki was tooling Josh Barnett for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Josh Barnett lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Fun Guns tries to improve position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett tries to turn away and scramble out. Masakatsu Funaki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's eyes...
Fun Guns is locking that rear naked choke...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
He can't lock it up. Josh Barnett 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Fun Guns is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Fun Guns is getting frustrated here.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki hooks The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Barnett manages to kick Fun Guns away and scrambles on top!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Fun Guns tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to improve position.
Fun Guns adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Barnett!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Masakatsu Funaki launches a few punches to The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Josh Barnett
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Josh Barnett down and prevents his attempts to escape
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Masakatsu Funaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster moves forward and holds Fun Guns
The fighters are clinching.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster takes a break to breathe while holding Masakatsu Funaki.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Fun Guns moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Fun Guns moves backwards and Josh Barnett is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Masakatsu Funaki jumps back and jabs
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster seems staggered and Masakatsu Funaki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Masakatsu Funaki is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fun Guns into his guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is cooling the fight on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster catch Masakatsu Funaki's right arm and tries a kimura
Masakatsu Funaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Masakatsu Funaki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster catch Masakatsu Funaki's left arm and tries a kimura
Masakatsu Funaki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Fun Guns is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Barnett pushes Masakatsu Funaki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fun Guns clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster goes for an armbar!
Fun Guns struggles to free himself
Masakatsu Funaki breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Barnett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Fun Guns quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Fun Guns misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Barnett decides to jump inside Fun Guns's guard.
Fun Guns didn't see that coming. The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in open guard over Fun Guns now.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to improve position.
Fun Guns adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries an armbar from the bottom!
Josh Barnett breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Josh Barnett launches a few punches to Fun Guns
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Masakatsu Funaki.
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Round 3
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Fun Guns fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to move to full mount
Fun Guns's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Fun Guns misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Josh Barnett struggles not allowing Masakatsu Funaki improve his position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Herb Dean 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.
Fun Guns is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Deep breaths from Josh Barnett who tries a hammer punch to Fun Guns's ribs.
That hit Fun Guns who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster holds Masakatsu Funaki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is trying to counter now!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fun Guns blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster breaks free.
Fun Guns misses a step and Josh Barnett sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fun Guns blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Herb Dean 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 Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Masakatsu Funaki's punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fun Guns.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Josh Barnett is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Josh Barnett against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Josh Barnett struggles not allowing Masakatsu Funaki improve his position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to improve position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster leans and gets Masakatsu Funaki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster 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 Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Deep breaths from Josh Barnett who tries a hammer punch to Fun Guns's ribs.
That hit Fun Guns who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster leans and gets Masakatsu Funaki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns is in closed guard... The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fun Guns struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Josh Barnett sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to improve position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Josh Barnett's guard...
Josh Barnett has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Fun Guns tries to escape from closed guard...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Masakatsu Funaki! He is reversed and nor Josh Barnett is on half guard!
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Fun Guns is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Masakatsu Funaki
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to show some ground skills
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster uses his strength to keep The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster at a disadvantage
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Josh Barnett isolates Masakatsu Funaki's left arm looking for an armbar...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Josh Barnett lost his dominant position.
Herb Dean 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 Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Masakatsu Funaki's punches
Fun Guns is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Fun Guns seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Masakatsu Funaki seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Josh Barnett!
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Josh Barnett fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns launches a few weak punches
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Barnett takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Nice low kick from The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
Loud pop!
Fun Guns decides to launch some tentative punches
Josh Barnett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to open up Fun Guns with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Fun Guns is trying to block them with his hands...
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Fun Guns reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fun Guns clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett is looking to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fun Guns ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Masakatsu Funaki.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Barnett fakes a move and moves laterally.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Masakatsu Funaki jumps back and jabs
Fun Guns seems staggered and Josh Barnett runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Fun Guns's Chin is beginning to swell
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster 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 0:55 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Josh Barnett looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Josh Barnett slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Barnett doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Josh Barnett isolates Masakatsu Funaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Fun Guns struggles to free himself
Fun Guns struggles to free himself
Fun Guns struggles to free himself
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Fun Guns struggles to free himself
Masakatsu Funaki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's moves.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett rolls him over and takes his back!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's moves.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Fun Guns! The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster has one hook in and keeps working!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns with one hook in
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Fun Guns.
Nicely done! The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns with two hooks in
Fun Guns tries to stand up!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster doesn't allow him!
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns with two hooks in
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster and Fun Guns are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster's moves.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in rear mount over Fun Guns with two hooks 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 escape from this.
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.
Fun Guns should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Barnett jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Fun Guns is holding Josh Barnett's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett shows great balance while pushing away Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett launches a few punches towards Fun Guns's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Masakatsu Funaki receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Fun Guns gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster pummels back into position.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Masakatsu Funaki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster who put distance between them
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Masakatsu Funaki
Great move by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Masakatsu Funaki pushes away The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Masakatsu Funaki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Barnett tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster circles out and slips free of Masakatsu Funaki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Barnett cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Fun Guns
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Josh Barnett pushes Fun Guns's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster who is in full mount! Fun Guns is in trouble now!
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Barnett pushes Masakatsu Funaki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Barnett in his guard...
Josh Barnett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Josh Barnett tries to better his position on the ground...
The Baby-Faced Assassin/The Warmaster is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Josh Barnett.
Winner is Josh Barnett by Majority decision
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1192,72
Time on the ground 996 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/16 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 427,94
Time on the ground 996 s
Close (on visible damage), but clear decision on paper.
