Post by The Sandman on May 28, 2024 22:03:36 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Masakatsu Funaki looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Alistair Overeem has fight Masakatsu Funaki 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Alistair Overeem is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Masakatsu Funaki comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair Overeem tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fun Guns won't budge, forcing Alistair to pull guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki forces Alistair Overeem to open his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in open guard over Alistair... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alistair rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Alistair Overeem is standing now.
Alistair is standing while Fun Guns is on the ground on his back
Alistair moves backwards and gestures for Masakatsu Funaki to stand up.
Fun Guns climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Alistair Overeem is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Alistair's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair works on the ground with his fingers over Fun Guns's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in open guard over Alistair... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Alistair rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Alistair studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alistair Overeem is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Fun Guns and Alistair circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair and Fun Guns circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair and Fun Guns circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alistair launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fun Guns stops that one with his ribs!
Alistair steps backwards away from Masakatsu Funaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Fun Guns is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Masakatsu Funaki looks to pass to mount...
Fun Guns slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alistair Overeem.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Alistair Overeem gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Fun Guns breaks the closed guard of Alistair Overeem and moves to half guard
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Masakatsu Funaki in closed guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Alistair and Fun Guns circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Fun Guns moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Alistair
Fun Guns launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fun Guns is countered by Alistair Overeem.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Alistair
Fun Guns tries to free his leg...
Alistair doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Masakatsu Funaki in closed guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair Overeem seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alistair Overeem tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fun Guns is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns tries to escape from the closed guard
Masakatsu Funaki any adventage in the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair holds Masakatsu Funaki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair Overeem is cooling the fight on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Masakatsu Funaki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair Overeem is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Fun Guns fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fun Guns is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Masakatsu Funaki work his BJJ game.
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Alistair Overeem takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alistair Overeem holds Masakatsu Funaki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Alistair Overeem regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns tries to escape from closed guard...
Alistair waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Masakatsu Funaki! He is reversed and nor Alistair Overeem is on half guard!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Alistair struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Low kick by Alistair Overeem to maintain his distance.
That hits Masakatsu Funaki's ankle
Fun Guns is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair is taking this opportunity to rest.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem attempts to move to full guard
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Stand up! This is what Alistair's cornermen are shouting. Masakatsu Funaki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Alistair Overeem against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alistair Overeem struggles not allowing Masakatsu Funaki improve his position.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Alistair Overeem 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 open guard over Alistair
Fun Guns moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Alistair is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns tries to launch a few punches to Alistair Overeem
Alistair is able to achieve closed guard and counter Masakatsu Funaki's punches.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Masakatsu Funaki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal 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 studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Fun Guns steps backwards away from Alistair Overeem. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alistair has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Fun Guns doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Fun Guns forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Fun Guns takes a break to breathe while holding Alistair Overeem.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A right hand from Alistair Overeem
surprises Fun Guns!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki goes with a looping right hand while Alistair Overeem jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alistair seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Fun Guns, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Fun Guns's ribs.
Fun Guns ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Fun Guns studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Masakatsu Funaki paws at Alistair.
Alistair answers with solid punches!
Alistair is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Fun Guns's jaw!
Fun Guns fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair sprawls and remains on his feet.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair Overeem tries a middle kick
Fun Guns blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Alistair feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Fun Guns's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Masakatsu Funaki's Chin
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair Overeem attempts a sweep single...
Alistair Overeem catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alistair.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Alistair is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Alistair Overeem has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Nice punch by Alistair Overeem
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Fun Guns's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Masakatsu Funaki seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alistair Overeem!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Alistair is holding Masakatsu Funaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Masakatsu Funaki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair catch Masakatsu Funaki's right arm and tries a kimura
Fun Guns's arm is bent at an awful angle! Masakatsu Funaki's taps again and again
Winner is Alistair Overeem by Submission (kimura) at 1:05 Round 4
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 507 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 516 s
Overeem kinda slowly did a little bit of his thing for 2 rounds, then let loose late and took over and dominated.
Masakatsu Funaki looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Alistair Overeem has fight Masakatsu Funaki 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Alistair Overeem is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Masakatsu Funaki comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair Overeem tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fun Guns won't budge, forcing Alistair to pull guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki forces Alistair Overeem to open his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in open guard over Alistair... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alistair rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Alistair Overeem is standing now.
Alistair is standing while Fun Guns is on the ground on his back
Alistair moves backwards and gestures for Masakatsu Funaki to stand up.
Fun Guns climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Alistair Overeem is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alistair is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Alistair's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair works on the ground with his fingers over Fun Guns's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in open guard over Alistair... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Alistair rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Alistair studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alistair Overeem is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Fun Guns and Alistair circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair and Fun Guns circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair and Fun Guns circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alistair launches a hook to the body
Bang! Fun Guns stops that one with his ribs!
Alistair steps backwards away from Masakatsu Funaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Fun Guns is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Masakatsu Funaki looks to pass to mount...
Fun Guns slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alistair Overeem.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Alistair Overeem gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Fun Guns breaks the closed guard of Alistair Overeem and moves to half guard
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Masakatsu Funaki in closed guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Alistair and Fun Guns circle around the center of the cage.
Alistair studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Fun Guns moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Alistair
Fun Guns launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Fun Guns is countered by Alistair Overeem.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Alistair
Fun Guns tries to free his leg...
Alistair doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Masakatsu Funaki in closed guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair Overeem seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alistair Overeem tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Fun Guns is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns tries to escape from the closed guard
Masakatsu Funaki any adventage in the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair holds Masakatsu Funaki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair Overeem is cooling the fight on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Masakatsu Funaki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair Overeem is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Fun Guns fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair sprawls and remains on his feet.
Fun Guns is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Masakatsu Funaki work his BJJ game.
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Alistair Overeem takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alistair Overeem holds Masakatsu Funaki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Alistair Overeem regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns tries to escape from closed guard...
Alistair waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Masakatsu Funaki! He is reversed and nor Alistair Overeem is on half guard!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Alistair struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Low kick by Alistair Overeem to maintain his distance.
That hits Masakatsu Funaki's ankle
Fun Guns is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair is taking this opportunity to rest.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem attempts to move to full guard
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Stand up! This is what Alistair's cornermen are shouting. Masakatsu Funaki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Alistair Overeem against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Alistair Overeem struggles not allowing Masakatsu Funaki improve his position.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Alistair Overeem 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 open guard over Alistair
Fun Guns moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Alistair is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Alistair
Fun Guns tries to launch a few punches to Alistair Overeem
Alistair is able to achieve closed guard and counter Masakatsu Funaki's punches.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Masakatsu Funaki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal 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 studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Fun Guns steps backwards away from Alistair Overeem. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Alistair has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Fun Guns doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Fun Guns forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Fun Guns takes a break to breathe while holding Alistair Overeem.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A right hand from Alistair Overeem
surprises Fun Guns!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki goes with a looping right hand while Alistair Overeem jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Alistair seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Fun Guns, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Fun Guns's ribs.
Fun Guns ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Fun Guns studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Masakatsu Funaki paws at Alistair.
Alistair answers with solid punches!
Alistair is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Fun Guns's jaw!
Fun Guns fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair sprawls and remains on his feet.
Alistair is trying to counter now!
Alistair Overeem tries a middle kick
Fun Guns blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Alistair feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Fun Guns's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Masakatsu Funaki's Chin
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair Overeem attempts a sweep single...
Alistair Overeem catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Alistair.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Alistair is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Alistair Overeem has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Nice punch by Alistair Overeem
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Fun Guns's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Masakatsu Funaki seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alistair Overeem!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Alistair is holding Masakatsu Funaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Fun Guns staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Masakatsu Funaki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Alistair Overeem in his guard...
Alistair Overeem keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Alistair catch Masakatsu Funaki's right arm and tries a kimura
Fun Guns's arm is bent at an awful angle! Masakatsu Funaki's taps again and again
Winner is Alistair Overeem by Submission (kimura) at 1:05 Round 4
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 507 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 516 s
Overeem kinda slowly did a little bit of his thing for 2 rounds, then let loose late and took over and dominated.
