Post by The Sandman on Oct 6, 2021 11:50:02 GMT -5
Masakatsu Funaki shifts back and forth nervously.
Dan Severn looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Masakatsu Funaki is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Masakatsu Funaki comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Dan Severn comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Funaki and The Beast move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
The Beast looks to be in very good shape.
Funaki is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Masakatsu Funaki to his stomach and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Funaki
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Funaki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The Beast is in rear mount over Funaki
The Beast tries to get a hook in!
Funaki rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Funaki
The Beast launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Masakatsu Funaki is not able to stop Funaki ground skills and Dan Severn moves to side mount!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to show some ground skills
The Beast uses his strength to keep The Beast at a disadvantage
Dan Severn is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The Beast moves backwards and Masakatsu Funaki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dan Severn goes with a looping right hand while Masakatsu Funaki jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Funaki seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Beast and Funaki circle around the center of the cage.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
Hard blow to The Beast's mid-section, he seems hurt
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Funaki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn 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. Dan Severn spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Funaki moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Funaki is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Funaki tries to escape from closed guard...
The Beast waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Masakatsu Funaki! He is reversed and nor Dan Severn is on half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Funaki
The Beast launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Masakatsu Funaki rolls over himself and stands up while Dan Severn rolls on his back.
Funaki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Funaki is standing while The Beast is on the ground on his back
Masakatsu Funaki steps back and allows The Beast to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Dan Severn is standing now.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Beast is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Funaki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Masakatsu Funaki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Funaki is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Funaki 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 The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Funaki is in open guard over The Beast... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Beast rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Masakatsu Funaki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Funaki is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Funaki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to escape from the full mount...
Funaki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
The Beast knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki creates enough space to control Dan Severn's leg.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Funaki
Dan Severn pushes Funaki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Beast who is in full mount! Funaki is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Funaki
The Beast steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Dan Severn tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Dan Severn passes momentarily but Masakatsu Funaki regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Funaki and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Funaki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Masakatsu Funaki
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Funaki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Funaki tries to move to full mount
Funaki succeeds
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast measures the resilience of Funaki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Funaki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Beast struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Herb Dean breaks Masakatsu Funaki's lock! This is over! The Beast didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Masakatsu Funaki by Submission (armbar) at 4:23 Round 2
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 385 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 398 s
Good showing from Funaki. But this is raising questions about whether everyone vs. Severn is good, or if Severn is bad.
Dan Severn looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Masakatsu Funaki is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Masakatsu Funaki comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Dan Severn comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Funaki and The Beast move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Dan Severn's guard...
Dan Severn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
The Beast looks to be in very good shape.
Funaki is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dan Severn rolls Masakatsu Funaki to his stomach and takes his back!
The Beast is in rear mount over Funaki
Dan Severn aggressively and repeatedly punches Funaki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The Beast is in rear mount over Funaki
The Beast tries to get a hook in!
Funaki rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Funaki
The Beast launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Masakatsu Funaki is not able to stop Funaki ground skills and Dan Severn moves to side mount!
Dan Severn is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to show some ground skills
The Beast uses his strength to keep The Beast at a disadvantage
Dan Severn is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Severn is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Dan Severn in his guard.
Dan Severn keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The Beast moves backwards and Masakatsu Funaki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Dan Severn goes with a looping right hand while Masakatsu Funaki jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Funaki seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Beast and Funaki circle around the center of the cage.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Beast goes down.
Hard blow to The Beast's mid-section, he seems hurt
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Funaki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Beast
Dan Severn 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. Dan Severn spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Funaki moves backwards and Dan Severn is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Dan Severn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Funaki is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Beast clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Funaki tries to escape from closed guard...
The Beast waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Masakatsu Funaki! He is reversed and nor Dan Severn is on half guard!
Dan Severn is in half guard over Funaki
The Beast launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Masakatsu Funaki rolls over himself and stands up while Dan Severn rolls on his back.
Funaki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Funaki is standing while The Beast is on the ground on his back
Masakatsu Funaki steps back and allows The Beast to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Dan Severn is standing now.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Beast is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Funaki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Masakatsu Funaki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Funaki is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Funaki 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 The Beast
The Beast tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Funaki is in open guard over The Beast... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Beast rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Masakatsu Funaki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dan Severn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Beast
Funaki is in closed guard... The Beast tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Dan Severn keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Severn a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Funaki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to escape from the full mount...
Funaki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dan Severn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
The Beast knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki creates enough space to control Dan Severn's leg.
Dan Severn is in half guard over Funaki
Dan Severn pushes Funaki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Beast who is in full mount! Funaki is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Dan Severn in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Dan Severn is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Severn is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to close his guard around The Beast
He succeeds!
Dan Severn is in closed guard over Funaki
The Beast steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Dan Severn tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Dan Severn passes momentarily but Masakatsu Funaki regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Funaki and The Beast circle around the center of the cage.
Funaki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Masakatsu Funaki
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Beast
Funaki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Funaki tries to move to full mount
Funaki succeeds
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
The Beast measures the resilience of Funaki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Funaki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Dan Severn
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The Beast struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Herb Dean breaks Masakatsu Funaki's lock! This is over! The Beast didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Masakatsu Funaki by Submission (armbar) at 4:23 Round 2
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 385 s
Statistics: Dan Severn
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 398 s
Good showing from Funaki. But this is raising questions about whether everyone vs. Severn is good, or if Severn is bad.
