Post by The Sandmen on Jun 4, 2020 8:56:34 GMT -5
Ronaldo Souza is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Masakatsu Funaki is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jacare goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
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.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Masakatsu Funaki work his BJJ game.
Funaki sits over his knees and pushes away Jacare's leg!
Masakatsu Funaki is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Stand up! This is what Jacare's cornermen are shouting. Masakatsu Funaki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Funaki suddenly holds Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Masakatsu Funaki!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki sits up and gets an arm around Jacare's neck!
Jacare pushes Masakatsu Funaki back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Jacare tries to escape from the closed guard
Ronaldo Souza any adventage in the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Jacare struggles on the ground and tries to break Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Funaki doesn't want to free his opponent and Jacare continues in closed guard
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Ronaldo Souza jabs at Funaki
hitting his chest.
Funaki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Funaki is clinching with Jacare.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Masakatsu Funaki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Funaki catches an ankle and Jacare is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki is in closed guard... Jacare 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 Jacare
Funaki struggles on the ground and tries to break Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Jacare doesn't want to free his opponent and Funaki continues in closed guard
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Ronaldo Souza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Funaki is trying to counter now!
Funaki tries to escape from closed guard...
Funaki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare is holding Masakatsu Funaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki shows great balance while pushing away Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Jacare holds Masakatsu Funaki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to escape from closed guard...
Funaki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki tries a kimura
Jacare breaks the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Funaki uses his strength to keep Funaki at a disadvantage
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Ronaldo Souza takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ronaldo Souza's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Jacare moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Funaki with a double overhooks!
Jacare is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Funaki looks to be in very good shape.
Funaki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ronaldo Souza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Ronaldo Souza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to escape from the closed guard
Funaki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Funaki clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare 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 2:35 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Ronaldo Souza isolates Masakatsu Funaki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ronaldo Souza lost his dominant position.
Jacare misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Masakatsu Funaki who tries a hammer punch to Jacare's ribs.
Jacare blocks those punches
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Ronaldo Souza looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Masakatsu Funaki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Funaki
Funaki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ronaldo Souza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Ronaldo Souza decides to jump inside Funaki's guard.
Funaki didn't see that coming. Jacare is in open guard over Funaki now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki attempts a triangle from bottom! Ronaldo Souza slips out. Funaki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jacare struggles to free himself
Ronaldo Souza lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't break the lock and Ronaldo Souza is running out of time!
Ronaldo Souza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Funaki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki hooks Jacare's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ronaldo Souza manages to kick Funaki away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Ronaldo Souza attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Jacare's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Funaki who is in full mount! Jacare is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki rolls Ronaldo Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Funaki is in rear mount over Jacare
Jacare has given his back to Masakatsu Funaki who is trying to get one hook in!
Jacare struggles in the ground trying to break Funaki's control
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.
Funaki steps backwards away from Ronaldo Souza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jacare goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Jacare misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Masakatsu Funaki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Jacare
Funaki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jacare gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Funaki pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Masakatsu Funaki tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ronaldo Souza
well done Jacare falls hard on the mat
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Funaki is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Jacare tries to hit Masakatsu Funaki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Funaki steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Funaki is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Ronaldo Souza launches an up-kick intended for Masakatsu Funaki's head...
Funaki leans out of the way.
Funaki is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Funaki moves backwards and gestures for Ronaldo Souza to stand up.
Jacare climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Brilliant combination from Ronaldo Souza
Funaki is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Funaki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Funaki tries a knee to the midsection...
Jacare blocks that knee
The fighters are clinching.
Funaki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Funaki blocks Ronaldo Souza's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jacare leans and gets Masakatsu Funaki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Funaki clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Jacare throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Funaki tries to break the lock slamming Ronaldo Souza against the mat!
Ronaldo Souza doesn't allow Masakatsu Funaki to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Masakatsu Funaki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
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 2:10 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to jump to side mount.
Ronaldo Souza closed his guard around Masakatsu Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Ronaldo Souza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ronaldo Souza is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki hooks Jacare's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Masakatsu Funaki appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Masakatsu Funaki appears to be unbreakable
Ronaldo Souza manages to kick Funaki away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Funaki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ronaldo Souza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Ronaldo Souza tries to better his position on the ground...
Funaki holds Ronaldo Souza's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Funaki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
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 Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Jacare breaks the lock showing some skills...
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Jacare breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Funaki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare hold his own hand and breaks Funaki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Masakatsu Funaki.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Jacare tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki decides to launch some tentative punches
Masakatsu Funaki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jacare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Funaki breaths deeply while on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Funaki pulls his arm out of danger.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare attempts a triangle from bottom! Masakatsu Funaki slips out. Jacare quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Masakatsu Funaki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Funaki opts to jump inside Jacare's guard.
Jacare didn't see that coming. Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to move to full mount
Funaki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Masakatsu Funaki, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jacare goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to move to full mount
Funaki succeeds
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare 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.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ronaldo Souza shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ronaldo Souza breaks that americana attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ronaldo Souza work his BJJ game.
Ronaldo Souza 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 Ronaldo Souza
Jacare sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jacare works on the ground with his fingers over Funaki's face
Funaki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to escape from the full mount...
Jacare struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Jacare 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.
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.
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Jacare misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Funaki goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Masakatsu Funaki appears to be unbreakable
Jacare struggles to free himself
Ronaldo Souza breaks the lock and pushes away Masakatsu Funaki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Funaki is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Funaki moves backwards and gestures for Ronaldo Souza to stand up.
Ronaldo Souza is on his feet again.
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Ronaldo Souza catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jacare.
Funaki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza 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 Jacare
Jacare has Funaki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Jacare manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Funaki
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Funaki struggles... Ronaldo Souza is unable to take him down
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
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.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza regains half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Funaki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Funaki uses his strength to keep Funaki at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki hooks Jacare's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ronaldo Souza manages to kick Funaki away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy 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! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Jacare tries an armbar from the bottom!
Masakatsu Funaki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
Jacare breaks free.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
Jacare breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Jacare throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki decides to launch some tentative punches
Masakatsu Funaki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jacare's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Funaki pushes Ronaldo Souza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A punch from Masakatsu Funaki
gets blocked by Jacare.
Funaki clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Jacare is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jacare goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Ronaldo Souza against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Funaki jumps and tries to free his leg! Jacare doesn't allow this but Masakatsu Funaki is able to get half guard here.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Jacare's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Jacare rolls and he's now on half guard over Masakatsu Funaki. Nice reversal.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Funaki
Jacare sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jacare launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jacare is countered by Masakatsu Funaki.
Funaki is trying to counter now!
Masakatsu Funaki opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Jacare's guard.
Jacare didn't see that coming. Funaki is in open guard over Jacare now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to jump to side mount.
Ronaldo Souza closed his guard around Masakatsu Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Funaki uses his strength to keep Funaki at a disadvantage
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki looks to pass to mount...
Funaki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronaldo Souza.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Jacare is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Funaki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Masakatsu Funaki controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Jacare breaks the lock showing some skills...
Funaki clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki is holding Ronaldo Souza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to turn in and scramble out. Masakatsu Funaki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ronaldo Souza slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Ronaldo Souza tries to better his position on the ground...
Funaki holds Ronaldo Souza's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki was tooling Ronaldo Souza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ronaldo Souza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jacare tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Ronaldo Souza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to close the guard.
Funaki put Ronaldo Souza in closed guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jacare tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jacare tries to escape from the closed guard
Ronaldo Souza any adventage in the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Funaki suddenly holds Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Masakatsu Funaki!
John McCarthy 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 4:10 in the 5 round
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 clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare tries to take Masakatsu Funaki down... Funaki stumbles backwards and Ronaldo Souza launches a few punches...
Masakatsu Funaki dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Funaki is trying to counter now!
Masakatsu Funaki gets control of Ronaldo Souza's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Funaki is locking that Standing Guillotine...
Ronaldo Souza shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare grab one of Masakatsu Funaki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Funaki done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Masakatsu Funaki pushes away Jacare trying to keep the fight at striking range
Jacare doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Masakatsu Funaki
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare grapple with Masakatsu Funaki and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Masakatsu Funaki managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
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 Jacare
Funaki moves on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki moves to side mount
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Ronaldo Souza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jacare Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Ronaldo Souza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Masakatsu Funaki lost his dominant position.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Masakatsu Funaki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1097 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 14/8 (175%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1051 s
Funaki's takedowns in this fight were insane. Both did reasonably well, though no one really brought the other close to a finish, or did serious damage. But still. A very even match-up. Funaki just had a bit more takedowns, a bit more damage, and a bit more win.
Masakatsu Funaki is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jacare goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
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.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Masakatsu Funaki work his BJJ game.
Funaki sits over his knees and pushes away Jacare's leg!
Masakatsu Funaki is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Masakatsu Funaki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Stand up! This is what Jacare's cornermen are shouting. Masakatsu Funaki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Funaki suddenly holds Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Masakatsu Funaki!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki sits up and gets an arm around Jacare's neck!
Jacare pushes Masakatsu Funaki back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Jacare tries to escape from the closed guard
Ronaldo Souza any adventage in the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Jacare struggles on the ground and tries to break Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Funaki doesn't want to free his opponent and Jacare continues in closed guard
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Ronaldo Souza jabs at Funaki
hitting his chest.
Funaki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Funaki is clinching with Jacare.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Masakatsu Funaki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Funaki catches an ankle and Jacare is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki is in closed guard... Jacare 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 Jacare
Funaki struggles on the ground and tries to break Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Jacare doesn't want to free his opponent and Funaki continues in closed guard
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Ronaldo Souza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza regains full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Funaki is trying to counter now!
Funaki tries to escape from closed guard...
Funaki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare is holding Masakatsu Funaki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki shows great balance while pushing away Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the ground!
Masakatsu Funaki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to better his position on the ground...
Jacare holds Masakatsu Funaki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to escape from closed guard...
Funaki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki tries a kimura
Jacare breaks the lock.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Funaki uses his strength to keep Funaki at a disadvantage
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Masakatsu Funaki looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Ronaldo Souza takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ronaldo Souza's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Jacare moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Funaki with a double overhooks!
Jacare is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to trap Ronaldo Souza in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Funaki looks to be in very good shape.
Funaki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ronaldo Souza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki catches Ronaldo Souza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to escape from the closed guard
Funaki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Funaki clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare 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 2:35 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Ronaldo Souza isolates Masakatsu Funaki's right arm looking for an armbar...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ronaldo Souza lost his dominant position.
Jacare misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Masakatsu Funaki who tries a hammer punch to Jacare's ribs.
Jacare blocks those punches
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Ronaldo Souza looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Masakatsu Funaki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Funaki
Funaki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ronaldo Souza realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Ronaldo Souza tries to take advantage...
Ronaldo Souza decides to jump inside Funaki's guard.
Funaki didn't see that coming. Jacare is in open guard over Funaki now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki attempts a triangle from bottom! Ronaldo Souza slips out. Funaki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jacare struggles to free himself
Ronaldo Souza lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Masakatsu Funaki doesn't break the lock and Ronaldo Souza is running out of time!
Ronaldo Souza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Funaki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki hooks Jacare's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ronaldo Souza manages to kick Funaki away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Ronaldo Souza attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Jacare's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Funaki who is in full mount! Jacare is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki rolls Ronaldo Souza to his stomach and takes his back!
Funaki is in rear mount over Jacare
Jacare has given his back to Masakatsu Funaki who is trying to get one hook in!
Jacare struggles in the ground trying to break Funaki's control
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.
Funaki steps backwards away from Ronaldo Souza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jacare goes down.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Masakatsu Funaki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Jacare misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Masakatsu Funaki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Jacare
Funaki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jacare gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Funaki pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Masakatsu Funaki tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Ronaldo Souza
well done Jacare falls hard on the mat
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Funaki is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Jacare tries to hit Masakatsu Funaki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Funaki steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Funaki is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Ronaldo Souza launches an up-kick intended for Masakatsu Funaki's head...
Funaki leans out of the way.
Funaki is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Funaki moves backwards and gestures for Ronaldo Souza to stand up.
Jacare climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Brilliant combination from Ronaldo Souza
Funaki is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Funaki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Funaki tries a knee to the midsection...
Jacare blocks that knee
The fighters are clinching.
Funaki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Funaki blocks Ronaldo Souza's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jacare leans and gets Masakatsu Funaki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Funaki clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Jacare throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
Funaki tries to break the lock slamming Ronaldo Souza against the mat!
Ronaldo Souza doesn't allow Masakatsu Funaki to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Masakatsu Funaki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
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 2:10 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to jump to side mount.
Ronaldo Souza closed his guard around Masakatsu Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Ronaldo Souza's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ronaldo Souza is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki hooks Jacare's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Masakatsu Funaki appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Masakatsu Funaki appears to be unbreakable
Ronaldo Souza manages to kick Funaki away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Funaki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ronaldo Souza breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Ronaldo Souza tries to better his position on the ground...
Funaki holds Ronaldo Souza's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Funaki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
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 Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Jacare breaks the lock showing some skills...
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Jacare breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Funaki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare hold his own hand and breaks Funaki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Masakatsu Funaki.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Jacare tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki decides to launch some tentative punches
Masakatsu Funaki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jacare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Funaki breaths deeply while on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Funaki pulls his arm out of danger.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare attempts a triangle from bottom! Masakatsu Funaki slips out. Jacare quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Masakatsu Funaki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Funaki opts to jump inside Jacare's guard.
Jacare didn't see that coming. Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to move to full mount
Funaki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Masakatsu Funaki, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jacare goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to move to full mount
Funaki succeeds
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare 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.
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Ronaldo Souza shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Ronaldo Souza breaks that americana attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ronaldo Souza work his BJJ game.
Ronaldo Souza 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 Ronaldo Souza
Jacare sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jacare works on the ground with his fingers over Funaki's face
Funaki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to escape from the full mount...
Jacare struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jacare is trying to counter now!
Jacare 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.
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.
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Masakatsu Funaki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Jacare misses a step and Masakatsu Funaki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Funaki goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Masakatsu Funaki appears to be unbreakable
Jacare struggles to free himself
Ronaldo Souza breaks the lock and pushes away Masakatsu Funaki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Funaki is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Funaki moves backwards and gestures for Ronaldo Souza to stand up.
Ronaldo Souza is on his feet again.
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Ronaldo Souza catches Masakatsu Funaki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jacare.
Funaki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza 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 Jacare
Jacare has Funaki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Jacare manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Funaki
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Funaki struggles... Ronaldo Souza is unable to take him down
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
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.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza regains half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Funaki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Funaki uses his strength to keep Funaki at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki hooks Jacare's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Ronaldo Souza manages to kick Funaki away and scrambles on top!
John McCarthy 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! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over Jacare
Jacare tries an armbar from the bottom!
Masakatsu Funaki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Masakatsu Funaki tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Masakatsu Funaki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
Jacare breaks free.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
Jacare breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Ronaldo Souza looks to counter!
Jacare throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Masakatsu Funaki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki decides to launch some tentative punches
Masakatsu Funaki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jacare's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Funaki pushes Ronaldo Souza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A punch from Masakatsu Funaki
gets blocked by Jacare.
Funaki clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Jacare is holding Masakatsu Funaki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Masakatsu Funaki loses balance and goes to the ground.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Masakatsu Funaki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Jacare goes down.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Funaki
He is not able to do it
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Ronaldo Souza against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Funaki jumps and tries to free his leg! Jacare doesn't allow this but Masakatsu Funaki is able to get half guard here.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over Jacare
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Jacare's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Jacare rolls and he's now on half guard over Masakatsu Funaki. Nice reversal.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Funaki
Jacare sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jacare launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jacare is countered by Masakatsu Funaki.
Funaki is trying to counter now!
Masakatsu Funaki opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Jacare's guard.
Jacare didn't see that coming. Funaki is in open guard over Jacare now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over Jacare
Funaki tries to jump to side mount.
Ronaldo Souza closed his guard around Masakatsu Funaki.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Funaki uses his strength to keep Funaki at a disadvantage
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki looks to pass to mount...
Funaki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronaldo Souza.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Jacare is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Funaki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Masakatsu Funaki controls the situation despite Ronaldo Souza efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Jacare breaks the lock showing some skills...
Funaki clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll to his side and trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard...
Masakatsu Funaki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Funaki is holding Ronaldo Souza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to turn in and scramble out. Masakatsu Funaki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Ronaldo Souza slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Ronaldo Souza tries to better his position on the ground...
Funaki holds Ronaldo Souza's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki was tooling Ronaldo Souza for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ronaldo Souza lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jacare tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Ronaldo Souza keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to close the guard.
Funaki put Ronaldo Souza in closed guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Ronaldo Souza uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jacare tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jacare tries to escape from the closed guard
Ronaldo Souza any adventage in the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Funaki
Jacare is in closed guard... Funaki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ronaldo Souza!
Masakatsu Funaki is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Funaki suddenly holds Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Masakatsu Funaki!
John McCarthy 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 4:10 in the 5 round
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 clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare tries to take Masakatsu Funaki down... Funaki stumbles backwards and Ronaldo Souza launches a few punches...
Masakatsu Funaki dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Funaki is trying to counter now!
Masakatsu Funaki gets control of Ronaldo Souza's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Funaki is locking that Standing Guillotine...
Ronaldo Souza shakes him off and staves off danger.
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare grab one of Masakatsu Funaki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Funaki done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Masakatsu Funaki pushes away Jacare trying to keep the fight at striking range
Jacare doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Masakatsu Funaki
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare grapple with Masakatsu Funaki and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Masakatsu Funaki managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Poorly executed technique. Masakatsu Funaki looks to counter!
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 Jacare
Funaki moves on the ground
Masakatsu Funaki moves to side mount
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Masakatsu Funaki isolates Ronaldo Souza's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jacare Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Ronaldo Souza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Masakatsu Funaki lost his dominant position.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Masakatsu Funaki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 4/10 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1097 s
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 14/8 (175%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1051 s
Funaki's takedowns in this fight were insane. Both did reasonably well, though no one really brought the other close to a finish, or did serious damage. But still. A very even match-up. Funaki just had a bit more takedowns, a bit more damage, and a bit more win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!