Post by The Sandman on Nov 19, 2024 23:04:59 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov shifts back and forth nervously.
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
Oleg Taktarov comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Masakatsu Funaki comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Masakatsu Funaki touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Fun Guns moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear decides to launch some tentative punches
Masakatsu Funaki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Mouth
Russian Bear and Fun Guns circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov and Fun Guns engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Masakatsu Funaki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Fun Guns studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
1:06 Round 1 and Fun Guns is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Masakatsu Funaki!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fun Guns into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Fun Guns is trying to counter now!
Fun Guns goes for an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock and pushes away Masakatsu Funaki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) 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
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
2:14 Round 1 and Russian Bear is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns tries to escape from the closed guard
Fun Guns succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Fun Guns is connecting with a few punches
Russian Bear moves backwards and Masakatsu Funaki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fun Guns.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Russian Bear suddenly holds Masakatsu Funaki's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Fun Guns's eyes...
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Fun Guns can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Masakatsu Funaki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Masakatsu Funaki shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Fun Guns's eyes...
Masakatsu Funaki breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov 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 Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Masakatsu Funaki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Fun Guns breaks the closed guard of Oleg Taktarov and moves to half guard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Fun Guns and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Masakatsu Funaki goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Russian Bear seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Fun Guns's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fun Guns moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Masakatsu Funaki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Russian Bear is standing while Fun Guns is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear opts to jump inside Fun Guns's guard.
Fun Guns didn't see that coming. Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns now.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in open guard over Fun Guns... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fun Guns rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Masakatsu Funaki is on his feet again.
Fun Guns is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov 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 Fun Guns's moves.
Fun Guns is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov 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 Fun Guns's moves.
Fun Guns is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Fun Guns moves backwards and gestures for Oleg Taktarov to stand up.
Russian Bear climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Fun Guns is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Oleg Taktarov who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fun Guns is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Fun Guns doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Fun Guns who put distance between them
Fun Guns looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Oleg Taktarov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fun Guns
Russian Bear shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Fun Guns doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Fun Guns who put distance between them
Nice beating Oleg Taktarov has received.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fun Guns goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fun Guns's being punished here!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Russian Bear moves forward looking for some action
Oleg Taktarov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov slightly pushes Fun Guns into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fun Guns won't budge, forcing Russian Bear to pull guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Masakatsu Funaki.
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Round 3
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Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fun Guns jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Masakatsu Funaki is able to get half guard here.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Oleg Taktarov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Masakatsu Funaki lost his dominant position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov isolates Masakatsu Funaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Masakatsu Funaki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Masakatsu Funaki slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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.
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in open guard over Fun Guns... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fun Guns 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 Oleg Taktarov. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Masakatsu Funaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Fun Guns moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Fun Guns moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Oleg Taktarov
Fun Guns is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Masakatsu Funaki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Masakatsu Funaki fakes a move and moves laterally.
Fun Guns studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Oleg Taktarov has seen better days.
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov looks to posture up and open Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Fun Guns's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov tries to free his leg
Oleg Taktarov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fun Guns's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Oleg Taktarov has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Fun Guns is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Masakatsu Funaki a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Russian Bear's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fun Guns tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Russian Bear is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to show some ground skills
Masakatsu Funaki put Russian Bear in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns attempts a triangle from bottom! Oleg Taktarov slips out. Fun Guns quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Oleg Taktarov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov decides to jump inside Fun Guns's guard.
Fun Guns didn't see that coming. Russian Bear is in open guard over Fun Guns now.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fun Guns is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Russian Bear spins out, but Masakatsu Funaki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Oleg Taktarov lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't break the lock and Oleg Taktarov is running out of time!
Russian Bear is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Russian Bear spins out, but Masakatsu Funaki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Russian Bear is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fun Guns into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fun Guns struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Fun Guns breaks free.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Oleg Taktarov looks to pass to mount...
Russian Bear slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Masakatsu Funaki.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fun Guns is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Nice beating Oleg Taktarov has received.
Russian Bear throws a few hammer fists to the face of Masakatsu Funaki
Solid shots!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in open guard over Fun Guns... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fun Guns 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 Oleg Taktarov. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Fun Guns and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Russian Bear launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Fun Guns's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Fun Guns's eyes...
That guillotine from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Masakatsu Funaki slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Oleg Taktarov's left arm looking for an armbar...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Masakatsu Funaki lost his dominant position.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Russian Bear's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov tries to turn away and scramble out. Masakatsu Funaki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Oleg Taktarov 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Fun Guns steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Fun Guns fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Russian Bear's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Russian Bear rolls and he's now on half guard over Masakatsu Funaki. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Russian Bear blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fun Guns's guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Oleg Taktarov passes momentarily but Masakatsu Funaki regains full guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Russian Bear 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 4:40 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Fun Guns breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Russian Bear sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Masakatsu Funaki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 8/21 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/4 (200%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 863 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 840 s
Not too bad of a fight, but neither really had the offensive momentum to do a lot of damage to the other. So the attempts were there, but the messed up faces and limps and scars and bruises were not. Most likely because they are teammates and didnt want to hurt each other.
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
Oleg Taktarov comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
Masakatsu Funaki comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Oleg Taktarov and Masakatsu Funaki touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Fun Guns moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Russian Bear decides to launch some tentative punches
Masakatsu Funaki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Russian Bear has a small cut in his Mouth
Russian Bear and Fun Guns circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov and Fun Guns engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Masakatsu Funaki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Fun Guns studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
1:06 Round 1 and Fun Guns is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Masakatsu Funaki!
Russian Bear ducks under...
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fun Guns into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Fun Guns is trying to counter now!
Fun Guns goes for an armbar!
Oleg Taktarov breaks the lock and pushes away Masakatsu Funaki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) 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
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
2:14 Round 1 and Russian Bear is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns tries to escape from the closed guard
Fun Guns succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Fun Guns is connecting with a few punches
Russian Bear moves backwards and Masakatsu Funaki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Fun Guns.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Russian Bear suddenly holds Masakatsu Funaki's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Fun Guns's eyes...
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Fun Guns can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Masakatsu Funaki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Oleg Taktarov takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Masakatsu Funaki shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Fun Guns's eyes...
Masakatsu Funaki breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov 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 Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Masakatsu Funaki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Fun Guns breaks the closed guard of Oleg Taktarov and moves to half guard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Fun Guns and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Masakatsu Funaki goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Russian Bear seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Fun Guns's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fun Guns moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Masakatsu Funaki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Russian Bear is standing while Fun Guns is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear opts to jump inside Fun Guns's guard.
Fun Guns didn't see that coming. Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns now.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in open guard over Fun Guns... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fun Guns rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Masakatsu Funaki is on his feet again.
Fun Guns is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov 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 Fun Guns's moves.
Fun Guns is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Oleg Taktarov 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 Fun Guns's moves.
Fun Guns is standing while Russian Bear is on the ground on his back
Fun Guns moves backwards and gestures for Oleg Taktarov to stand up.
Russian Bear climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Fun Guns is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Oleg Taktarov who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Russian Bear is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Oleg Taktarov tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fun Guns is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Fun Guns doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Fun Guns who put distance between them
Fun Guns looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Oleg Taktarov leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fun Guns
Russian Bear shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Fun Guns doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Fun Guns who put distance between them
Nice beating Oleg Taktarov has received.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fun Guns goes down.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Fun Guns's being punished here!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Russian Bear moves forward looking for some action
Oleg Taktarov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov slightly pushes Fun Guns into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fun Guns won't budge, forcing Russian Bear to pull guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Masakatsu Funaki.
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Round 3
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Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fun Guns jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Masakatsu Funaki is able to get half guard here.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Oleg Taktarov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Masakatsu Funaki lost his dominant position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov isolates Masakatsu Funaki's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Masakatsu Funaki is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Masakatsu Funaki slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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.
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in open guard over Fun Guns... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fun Guns 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 Oleg Taktarov. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Russian Bear steps backwards away from Masakatsu Funaki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Fun Guns moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Fun Guns moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Oleg Taktarov
Fun Guns is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Russian Bear moves backwards and Masakatsu Funaki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Masakatsu Funaki fakes a move and moves laterally.
Fun Guns studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Oleg Taktarov has seen better days.
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov looks to posture up and open Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Fun Guns's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov tries to free his leg
Oleg Taktarov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fun Guns's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Oleg Taktarov has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Fun Guns is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Masakatsu Funaki a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Russian Bear's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fun Guns tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Masakatsu Funaki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Russian Bear is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns tries to show some ground skills
Masakatsu Funaki put Russian Bear in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns attempts a triangle from bottom! Oleg Taktarov slips out. Fun Guns quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Oleg Taktarov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov decides to jump inside Fun Guns's guard.
Fun Guns didn't see that coming. Russian Bear is in open guard over Fun Guns now.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fun Guns is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Russian Bear spins out, but Masakatsu Funaki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Oleg Taktarov lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't break the lock and Oleg Taktarov is running out of time!
Russian Bear is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Russian Bear spins out, but Masakatsu Funaki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Russian Bear is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fun Guns into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fun Guns struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Fun Guns breaks free.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Oleg Taktarov looks to pass to mount...
Russian Bear slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Masakatsu Funaki.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fun Guns is able to break the lock.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Nice beating Oleg Taktarov has received.
Russian Bear throws a few hammer fists to the face of Masakatsu Funaki
Solid shots!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in open guard over Fun Guns... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fun Guns 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 Oleg Taktarov. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Oleg Taktarov is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Masakatsu Funaki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Fun Guns and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Russian Bear launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Fun Guns's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Fun Guns tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Fun Guns's eyes...
That guillotine from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Masakatsu Funaki slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Oleg Taktarov's left arm looking for an armbar...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Masakatsu Funaki lost his dominant position.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Fun Guns
Russian Bear tries to move to full mount
Russian Bear succeeds
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Fun Guns is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Russian Bear's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov tries to turn away and scramble out. Masakatsu Funaki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Oleg Taktarov 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Fun Guns steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Fun Guns fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Fun Guns
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Russian Bear
Fun Guns tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Russian Bear
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Russian Bear's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Russian Bear rolls and he's now on half guard over Masakatsu Funaki. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Fun Guns reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Russian Bear blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fun Guns's guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Fun Guns
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Fun Guns
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Oleg Taktarov passes momentarily but Masakatsu Funaki regains full guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Russian Bear 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 4:40 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Fun Guns breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Russian Bear sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Masakatsu Funaki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 8/21 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 8/4 (200%)
GnP strikes 7/7 (100%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 863 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 10/19 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 840 s
Not too bad of a fight, but neither really had the offensive momentum to do a lot of damage to the other. So the attempts were there, but the messed up faces and limps and scars and bruises were not. Most likely because they are teammates and didnt want to hurt each other.
