Post by The Sandmen on Jul 9, 2019 2:06:38 GMT -5
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Anthony Smith is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Funaki and Smith move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anthony Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Masakatsu Funaki
Great move by Smith who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Masakatsu Funaki pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Masakatsu Funaki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Funaki pushes down Anthony Smith and tries to pull guard
Smith clumsily falls into Masakatsu Funaki's guard!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Anthony Smith tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Anthony Smith manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Anthony Smith is in half guard over Funaki
Anthony Smith tries to free his leg...
Funaki rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
Smith breaks free.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries a kimura
Smith breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Smith looks to counter!
Anthony Smith attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Anthony Smith's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Anthony Smith is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Smith looks to counter!
Smith tries to show some ground skills
Funaki uses his strength to keep Funaki at a disadvantage
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
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 Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Anthony Smith's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Anthony Smith regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Anthony Smith launches a few punches to Funaki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Funaki tries to cover his face,
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anthony Smith holds Masakatsu Funaki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Smith holds Masakatsu Funaki's head against his chin in the closed 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki steps backwards away from Anthony Smith. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Smith throws a body kick.
Blocked by Funaki.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Funaki.
The two exchange wildly
Smith is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Masakatsu Funaki
Great move by Smith who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Funaki and Anthony Smith are cliched up against the cage. Funaki steps for a throw
Anthony Smith is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Funaki launches a knee!
Masakatsu Funaki hits Smith's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Smith and Masakatsu Funaki are cliched up against the cage. Smith hammers Funaki face and hooks Funaki leg
Masakatsu Funaki is on his back after that trip
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Smith is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Smith!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Anthony Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Smith hold his own hand and breaks Funaki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Masakatsu Funaki.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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A punch from Anthony Smith
grazes Funaki's right cheek.
Funaki's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Funaki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Smith's punches
Funaki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Smith.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Funaki has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Funaki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Masakatsu Funaki
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Funaki is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Anthony Smith is on his feet again.
Smith is standing while Funaki is on the ground on his back
Anthony Smith creates space and allows Masakatsu Funaki to stand up.
Funaki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Anthony Smith tries a high kick!
Funaki blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Smith launches a flurry of punches
Funaki slips out of danger.
Body kick by Masakatsu Funaki...
is blocked.
Funaki is holding Anthony Smith's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Smith shows great balance while pushing away Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Anthony Smith tries to take advantage...
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! Funaki stops that one with his ribs!
Smith goes for a low kick..
Funaki avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Funaki is in now. Anthony Smith is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Masakatsu Funaki paws at Smith.
Smith swings ineffectively.
Funaki is trying to counter now!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Masakatsu Funaki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Funaki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Funaki who put distance between them
Funaki is holding Anthony Smith's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Smith pushes Masakatsu Funaki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Anthony Smith looks to posture up and open Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Anthony Smith launches a few punches to Funaki
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Smith is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Smith!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Funaki blocks them effectively.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Funaki is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki suddenly holds Anthony Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Smith can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Masakatsu Funaki!
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Smith is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Smith!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Smith's being punished here!
Smith's Forehead is beginning to swell
Smith has a small cut in his Forehead
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki suddenly holds Anthony Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Smith struggles to free himself
Smith can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Masakatsu Funaki!
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Smith is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Smith!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
Funaki doesn't allow him!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki rolls him over and takes his back!
Funaki is in rear mount over Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Masakatsu Funaki 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Smith.
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Round 3
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Anthony Smith goes with a looping right hand while Masakatsu Funaki jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Masakatsu Funaki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Smith's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Incredible high kick!
Funaki deflects and sidesteps.
Anthony Smith gets sloppy and Masakatsu Funaki tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Masakatsu Funaki
that forces Smith to try and defend better.
Masakatsu Funaki and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Funaki and Smith are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Funaki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Anthony Smith's guard...
Anthony Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Anthony Smith launches a few punches to Funaki's cheek from the guard.
Masakatsu Funaki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Anthony Smith's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries to free his leg
Masakatsu Funaki uses some of his skill by jumping out of Smith's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Anthony Smith manages to switch to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Funaki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Funaki is countered by Anthony Smith.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Anthony Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Smith misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Funaki tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Smith from the side mount!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith launches a few punches to Funaki's cheek from the guard.
Masakatsu Funaki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Anthony Smith's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki forces Anthony Smith to open his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Funaki tries to jump to side mount.
Anthony Smith closed his guard around Masakatsu Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Smith sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Smith measures the resilience of Funaki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Funaki's side.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Anthony Smith's right arm looking for an armbar...
Anthony Smith manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Masakatsu Funaki lost his dominant position.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Smith measures the resilience of Funaki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Funaki's side.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Funaki breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki looks to pass to mount...
Funaki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Smith.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Anthony Smith shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Funaki is locking that Americana...
Smith struggles to free himself
Smith struggles to free himself
Anthony Smith breaks that americana attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Anthony Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Funaki is locking that Armbar...
Smith holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Smith's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Masakatsu Funaki.
Anthony Smith is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Smith is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Anthony Smith looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Masakatsu Funaki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Smith is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Anthony Smith is in open guard over Funaki
Smith is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Funaki's ribs.
Funaki blocks Anthony Smith's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Funaki tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Masakatsu Funaki.
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Round 4
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Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Anthony Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Smith can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Smith launches a few weak punches
Funaki blocks them effectively.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Funaki struggles on the ground and tries to break Anthony Smith's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki is in Smith open guard now
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Funaki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Smith 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.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Smith is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Smith launches a few weak punches
Funaki blocks them effectively.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Anthony Smith attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Funaki tries to escape from the closed guard
Funaki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Funaki is locking that leglock...
Smith is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Smith's face!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith struggles to free himself
That leglock from Masakatsu Funaki appears to be unbreakable
Funaki is locking that leglock...
Punishing hold!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Funaki moves on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki moves to side mount
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Smith breaks free.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Smith is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Anthony Smith attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Anthony Smith...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith 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 Funaki's moves.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki sits high on Anthony Smith's chest and pulls his leg underneath Smith's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Funaki is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Funaki is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Smith struggles to free himself
Smith's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Smith's Nose is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Funaki secures the lock while Anthony Smith refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Masakatsu Funaki by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 3:11 Round 4
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 716 s
Statistics: Anthony Smith
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/30 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 706 s
I stopped paying attention to this fight, even though it was pretty good. Austin was babbling in my ear about Bulldozers phone for some shit ass reason, so I forgot to pay attention to the rest of this fight. And now...this is the write-up you poor fuckers get. I am sorry, but Austin should really be the one apologizing.
Anthony Smith is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Funaki and Smith move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Anthony Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Masakatsu Funaki
Great move by Smith who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Masakatsu Funaki pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Masakatsu Funaki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Funaki pushes down Anthony Smith and tries to pull guard
Smith clumsily falls into Masakatsu Funaki's guard!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Anthony Smith tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Anthony Smith manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Anthony Smith is in half guard over Funaki
Anthony Smith tries to free his leg...
Funaki rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
Smith breaks free.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries a kimura
Smith breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Smith looks to counter!
Anthony Smith attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Anthony Smith's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Anthony Smith is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Smith looks to counter!
Smith tries to show some ground skills
Funaki uses his strength to keep Funaki at a disadvantage
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
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 Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Anthony Smith's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Anthony Smith regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Anthony Smith launches a few punches to Funaki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Funaki tries to cover his face,
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Anthony Smith holds Masakatsu Funaki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Smith holds Masakatsu Funaki's head against his chin in the closed 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 Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki steps backwards away from Anthony Smith. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Smith throws a body kick.
Blocked by Funaki.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Funaki.
The two exchange wildly
Smith is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Anthony Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Masakatsu Funaki
Great move by Smith who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Funaki and Anthony Smith are cliched up against the cage. Funaki steps for a throw
Anthony Smith is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Funaki launches a knee!
Masakatsu Funaki hits Smith's hard just below the ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Smith and Masakatsu Funaki are cliched up against the cage. Smith hammers Funaki face and hooks Funaki leg
Masakatsu Funaki is on his back after that trip
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Smith is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Smith!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Anthony Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Smith hold his own hand and breaks Funaki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Masakatsu Funaki.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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A punch from Anthony Smith
grazes Funaki's right cheek.
Funaki's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Funaki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Smith's punches
Funaki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Smith.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Funaki has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Funaki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Masakatsu Funaki
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Funaki is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Anthony Smith is on his feet again.
Smith is standing while Funaki is on the ground on his back
Anthony Smith creates space and allows Masakatsu Funaki to stand up.
Funaki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Anthony Smith tries a high kick!
Funaki blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Smith launches a flurry of punches
Funaki slips out of danger.
Body kick by Masakatsu Funaki...
is blocked.
Funaki is holding Anthony Smith's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Smith shows great balance while pushing away Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Anthony Smith tries to take advantage...
Smith launches a hook to the body
Bang! Funaki stops that one with his ribs!
Smith goes for a low kick..
Funaki avoids the deadly blow.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Funaki is in now. Anthony Smith is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Masakatsu Funaki paws at Smith.
Smith swings ineffectively.
Funaki is trying to counter now!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Masakatsu Funaki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Funaki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Anthony Smith embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Funaki who put distance between them
Funaki is holding Anthony Smith's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Smith pushes Masakatsu Funaki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Anthony Smith looks to posture up and open Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Anthony Smith launches a few punches to Funaki
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Smith is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Smith!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Funaki blocks them effectively.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Funaki is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki suddenly holds Anthony Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Smith can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Masakatsu Funaki!
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
Smith is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Smith!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Smith's being punished here!
Smith's Forehead is beginning to swell
Smith has a small cut in his Forehead
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki suddenly holds Anthony Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Smith struggles to free himself
Smith can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Masakatsu Funaki!
Anthony Smith is in closed guard over Funaki
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Smith is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Smith!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
Funaki doesn't allow him!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki rolls him over and takes his back!
Funaki is in rear mount over Smith
Smith tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Masakatsu Funaki 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki and Smith circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Smith.
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Round 3
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Anthony Smith goes with a looping right hand while Masakatsu Funaki jumps back and jabs
Smith seems staggered and Masakatsu Funaki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Smith's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Incredible high kick!
Funaki deflects and sidesteps.
Anthony Smith gets sloppy and Masakatsu Funaki tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Masakatsu Funaki
that forces Smith to try and defend better.
Masakatsu Funaki and Smith engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Funaki and Smith are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Funaki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Anthony Smith's guard...
Anthony Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Anthony Smith launches a few punches to Funaki's cheek from the guard.
Masakatsu Funaki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Anthony Smith's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries to free his leg
Masakatsu Funaki uses some of his skill by jumping out of Smith's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Anthony Smith manages to switch to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Funaki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Funaki is countered by Anthony Smith.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Anthony Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Smith misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Funaki tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Smith from the side mount!
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith launches a few punches to Funaki's cheek from the guard.
Masakatsu Funaki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Anthony Smith's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki forces Anthony Smith to open his guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Funaki tries to jump to side mount.
Anthony Smith closed his guard around Masakatsu Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Smith sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Smith measures the resilience of Funaki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Funaki's side.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Anthony Smith's right arm looking for an armbar...
Anthony Smith manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Masakatsu Funaki lost his dominant position.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Smith measures the resilience of Funaki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Funaki's side.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Funaki breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki looks to pass to mount...
Funaki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Smith.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Anthony Smith shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Funaki is locking that Americana...
Smith struggles to free himself
Smith struggles to free himself
Anthony Smith breaks that americana attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Funaki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Anthony Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Funaki is locking that Armbar...
Smith holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Smith's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Masakatsu Funaki.
Anthony Smith is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Smith is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Anthony Smith looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Masakatsu Funaki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Smith is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki measures the resilience of Smith's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Smith's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Anthony Smith is in open guard over Funaki
Smith is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Funaki's ribs.
Funaki blocks Anthony Smith's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Funaki tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Masakatsu Funaki.
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Round 4
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Masakatsu Funaki attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Anthony Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Smith can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Smith launches a few weak punches
Funaki blocks them effectively.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Funaki struggles on the ground and tries to break Anthony Smith's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki is in Smith open guard now
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Funaki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Smith 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.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Smith is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Smith launches a few weak punches
Funaki blocks them effectively.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Smith
Anthony Smith attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Smith manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Smith
Funaki is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Funaki tries to escape from the closed guard
Funaki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Funaki is locking that leglock...
Smith is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Smith's face!
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith struggles to free himself
That leglock from Masakatsu Funaki appears to be unbreakable
Funaki is locking that leglock...
Punishing hold!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Smith
Funaki moves on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki moves to side mount
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Smith breaks free.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Smith is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Anthony Smith attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Anthony Smith...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Anthony Smith 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 Funaki's moves.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Anthony Smith
Masakatsu Funaki sits high on Anthony Smith's chest and pulls his leg underneath Smith's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Funaki is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Funaki is locking that Triangle from Mount...
Smith struggles to free himself
Smith's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Smith's Nose is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Funaki secures the lock while Anthony Smith refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Masakatsu Funaki by Submission (Triangle from Mount) at 3:11 Round 4
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 716 s
Statistics: Anthony Smith
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/30 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 706 s
I stopped paying attention to this fight, even though it was pretty good. Austin was babbling in my ear about Bulldozers phone for some shit ass reason, so I forgot to pay attention to the rest of this fight. And now...this is the write-up you poor fuckers get. I am sorry, but Austin should really be the one apologizing.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!