Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2020 15:00:15 GMT -5
Masakatsu Funaki looks very relaxed.
Israel Adesanya raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Funaki and The Last Stylebender move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
0:13 Round 1 and Funaki is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Funaki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender 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.
Funaki is trying to counter now!
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Israel Adesanya against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Funaki jumps and tries to free his leg! The Last Stylebender doesn't allow this but Masakatsu Funaki is able to get half guard here.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya attempts to move to full guard
Israel Adesanya manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
As the fight continues it seems that Masakatsu Funaki is taking the best of the fight.
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Israel Adesanya's guard...
Israel Adesanya has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Funaki is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
Israel Adesanya tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Israel Adesanya passes momentarily but Masakatsu Funaki sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Funaki
Israel Adesanya tries to pass to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Last Stylebender looks to work from half guard.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Funaki
The Last Stylebender positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Funaki's being punished here!
Funaki has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Funaki
The Last Stylebender moves on the ground
The Last Stylebender cannot take advantage in the ground
The Last Stylebender clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Funaki tries to close his guard around The Last Stylebender
He is not able to do it
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Funaki
The Last Stylebender has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The Last Stylebender moves on the ground
Israel Adesanya moves to side mount
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki works on the ground with his fingers over The Last Stylebender's face
The Last Stylebender shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Israel Adesanya looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Israel Adesanya slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Israel Adesanya tries to better his position on the ground...
The Last Stylebender is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to escape from the full mount...
Israel Adesanya is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Israel Adesanya looks to pass to mount...
The Last Stylebender slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Masakatsu Funaki.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to escape from the full mount...
Funaki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in 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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Israel Adesanya circles around Funaki
Superb haymaker by The Last Stylebender
that lands on Funaki's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The Last Stylebender launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Funaki!
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Israel Adesanya is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya 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.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender 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 closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Israel Adesanya's guard...
Israel Adesanya has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Israel Adesanya's guard...
Israel Adesanya has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Funaki is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Israel Adesanya launches a rapid series of punches
taking Funaki from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Masakatsu Funaki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Funaki moves forward looking for some action
Masakatsu Funaki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Funaki grapple with Israel Adesanya and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Israel Adesanya falls hard on the mat with Masakatsu Funaki on top of him
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The Last Stylebender 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 half guard over The Last Stylebender
Masakatsu Funaki tries to free his leg...
The Last Stylebender rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Israel Adesanya looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Masakatsu Funaki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Funaki
The Last Stylebender moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Last Stylebender pulls his arm out of danger.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Israel Adesanya tries to take advantage...
Israel Adesanya aggressively and repeatedly punches Funaki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to move on the ground and shows Israel Adesanya a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Funaki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Funaki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to stand up!
The Last Stylebender doesn't allow him!
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
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
The Last Stylebender tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Israel Adesanya jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Funaki is holding Israel Adesanya's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Israel Adesanya loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
The Last Stylebender breaks free.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Israel Adesanya tries to take advantage...
Israel Adesanya attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Israel Adesanya manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Funaki is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Last Stylebender positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Funaki's being punished here!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Israel Adesanya doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Funaki misses a step and Israel Adesanya sees an opportunity to counter him!
Israel Adesanya aggressively and repeatedly punches Funaki.
Good job by Funaki blocking and slipping the blows.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
The Last Stylebender knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The Last Stylebender is trying to counter now!
Israel Adesanya aggressively and repeatedly punches Funaki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
The Last Stylebender knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Funaki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
The Last Stylebender sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The Last Stylebender goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Funaki's Mouth is beginning to swell
Funaki has a small cut in his Mouth
Funaki seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender fires low kicks
punishing Funaki's legs repeatedly.
That punishment by Israel Adesanya has left Funaki staggered! Israel Adesanya should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki looks rattled! Israel Adesanya sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Masakatsu Funaki is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Israel Adesanya turns out the lights for Funaki! What an astonishing KO by The Last Stylebender!
Winner is Israel Adesanya by KO (Punches) at 4:27 Round 2
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 413 s
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/31 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 413 s
Israel brought some heavy "It" to the table after those upgrades, and though Funaki tried to put up a fight, Izzy was all over that, getting work DONE. BOIIII.
Israel Adesanya raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Funaki and The Last Stylebender move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
0:13 Round 1 and Funaki is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Funaki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender 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.
Funaki is trying to counter now!
Masakatsu Funaki pushes Israel Adesanya against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Funaki jumps and tries to free his leg! The Last Stylebender doesn't allow this but Masakatsu Funaki is able to get half guard here.
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya attempts to move to full guard
Israel Adesanya manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
As the fight continues it seems that Masakatsu Funaki is taking the best of the fight.
Masakatsu Funaki looks to posture up and open Israel Adesanya's guard...
Israel Adesanya has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Funaki is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
Israel Adesanya tries to pass Masakatsu Funaki's guard...
Israel Adesanya passes momentarily but Masakatsu Funaki sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Funaki
Israel Adesanya tries to pass to half guard...
Masakatsu Funaki can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Last Stylebender looks to work from half guard.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki attempts to move to full guard
Masakatsu Funaki manages to switch to full guard.
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Funaki
The Last Stylebender positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Funaki's being punished here!
Funaki has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Funaki
The Last Stylebender moves on the ground
The Last Stylebender cannot take advantage in the ground
The Last Stylebender clumsily fails here and it's time for Masakatsu Funaki to fight back!
Funaki tries to close his guard around The Last Stylebender
He is not able to do it
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Funaki
The Last Stylebender has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
The Last Stylebender moves on the ground
Israel Adesanya moves to side mount
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki works on the ground with his fingers over The Last Stylebender's face
The Last Stylebender shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Israel Adesanya looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Israel Adesanya slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Israel Adesanya tries to better his position on the ground...
The Last Stylebender is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to escape from the full mount...
Israel Adesanya is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Israel Adesanya looks to pass to mount...
The Last Stylebender slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Masakatsu Funaki.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to escape from the full mount...
Funaki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Funaki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in 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.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Israel Adesanya circles around Funaki
Superb haymaker by The Last Stylebender
that lands on Funaki's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The Last Stylebender launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Funaki!
Masakatsu Funaki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Israel Adesanya is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Funaki into his guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya 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.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender 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 closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Israel Adesanya's guard...
Israel Adesanya has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Masakatsu Funaki is looking to pass Israel Adesanya's guard...
Israel Adesanya has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Funaki is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Israel Adesanya launches a rapid series of punches
taking Funaki from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Masakatsu Funaki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Funaki moves forward looking for some action
Masakatsu Funaki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Funaki grapple with Israel Adesanya and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Israel Adesanya falls hard on the mat with Masakatsu Funaki on top of him
Masakatsu Funaki is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The Last Stylebender 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 half guard over The Last Stylebender
Masakatsu Funaki tries to free his leg...
The Last Stylebender rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Israel Adesanya looks to mount Masakatsu Funaki...
Masakatsu Funaki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Funaki
The Last Stylebender moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
The Last Stylebender pulls his arm out of danger.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Israel Adesanya tries to take advantage...
Israel Adesanya aggressively and repeatedly punches Funaki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to move on the ground and shows Israel Adesanya a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Funaki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Funaki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
Funaki tries to stand up!
The Last Stylebender doesn't allow him!
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Funaki
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
The Last Stylebender tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Masakatsu Funaki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Israel Adesanya jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Funaki is holding Israel Adesanya's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Israel Adesanya loses balance and goes to the ground.
Masakatsu Funaki is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Masakatsu Funaki goes for an americana!
The Last Stylebender breaks free.
Masakatsu Funaki gets sloppy and Israel Adesanya tries to take advantage...
Israel Adesanya attempts to trap Masakatsu Funaki in his guard.
Israel Adesanya manages to switch to full guard.
Masakatsu Funaki is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender tries to close his guard around Funaki
He succeeds!
Masakatsu Funaki is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Funaki is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
The Last Stylebender positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Funaki's being punished here!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Funaki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Israel Adesanya doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Funaki misses a step and Israel Adesanya sees an opportunity to counter him!
Israel Adesanya aggressively and repeatedly punches Funaki.
Good job by Funaki blocking and slipping the blows.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
The Last Stylebender knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The Last Stylebender is trying to counter now!
Israel Adesanya aggressively and repeatedly punches Funaki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Masakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki tries to roll on the ground...
The Last Stylebender knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Funaki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
The Last Stylebender sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The Last Stylebender goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Funaki's Mouth is beginning to swell
Funaki has a small cut in his Mouth
Funaki seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender fires low kicks
punishing Funaki's legs repeatedly.
That punishment by Israel Adesanya has left Funaki staggered! Israel Adesanya should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Masakatsu Funaki looks rattled! Israel Adesanya sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Masakatsu Funaki is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Israel Adesanya turns out the lights for Funaki! What an astonishing KO by The Last Stylebender!
Winner is Israel Adesanya by KO (Punches) at 4:27 Round 2
Statistics: Masakatsu Funaki
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 413 s
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/31 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 413 s
Israel brought some heavy "It" to the table after those upgrades, and though Funaki tried to put up a fight, Izzy was all over that, getting work DONE. BOIIII.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!