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Event:
ICF 13
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Ferguson - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Balin Fundinul has been cut.
Fundinul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fundinul slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Fundinul moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Fundinul avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Fundinul has closed the distance and engaged Ferguson in a clinch.
#TD#
Fundinul wants the takedown. Ferguson is fighting it off but Fundinul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ferguson's guard against the cage.
Fundinul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fundinul throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Fundinul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fundinul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fundinul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Fundinul landing some decent shots from guard.
Fundinul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fundinul throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fundinul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fundinul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fundinul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Fundinul slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferguson looks winded!
Fundinul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fundinul landing with the ground and pound.
Fundinul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fundinul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fundinul stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Fundinul is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fundinul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fundinul is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Fundinul is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fundinul working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Ferguson is rocked!
Fundinul stands up over Ferguson, holding on to his feet. Fundinul throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Ferguson is out cold! Fundinul lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Fundinul!
After the big win, Balin Fundinul made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Senshi Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
ICF Fri Fgts 3: Oops, Saturday
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Fundinul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McManus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fundinul throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fundinul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fundinul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McManus's head.
McManus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fundinul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fundinul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fundinul throws a strike but McManus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fundinul stands up over McManus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fundinul postures up in McManus's guard and throws a big left but McManus blocks it.
Fundinul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fundinul lands a couple of digs.
Fundinul throws an elbow that misses. McManus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fundinul's guard. Nice move by McManus!#REVB#
McManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fundinul pulls McManus in close to prevent any damage.
Fundinul keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fundinul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fundinul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fundinul pulls McManus in close to his closed guard and prevents McManus from doing any damage or advancing position.
McManus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McManus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fundinul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fundinul keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
McManus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fundinul is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fundinul keeping moving, preventing McManus from controlling successfully.
McManus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fundinul is pulling down on McManus's head. It's preventing any offense from McManus, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McManus sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fundinul has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Fundinul feints and as McManus raises his hands in defense, Fundinul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
McManus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fundinul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fundinul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fundinul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#It looks like Brendan McManus has been cut.
McManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fundinul.
McManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fundinul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but McManus has wrist control.
Fundinul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fundinul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#McManus is rocked!#T4#
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McManus is still in real trouble! Can Fundinul finish him?
Fundinul lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to McManus's brow.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fundinul loads up on a big left hand. McManus felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fundinul looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! McManus can't hide his disappointment, as Fundinul celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Fundinul!
After the big win, Balin Fundinul made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Senshi Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Vartescu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Fundinul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vartescu's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fundinul landing some decent shots from guard.
Fundinul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fundinul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fundinul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fundinul scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#It looks like Nikolai Vartescu has been cut.
Fundinul throwing strikes from guard but Vartescu blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fundinul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fundinul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vartescu's head.
Vartescu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fundinul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartescu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fundinul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fundinul throws a big elbow that misses.
Fundinul lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Vartescu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fundinul.
Vartescu looks winded!
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fundinul landing with the ground and pound.
Fundinul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Vartescu is rocked!
Fundinul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fundinul cracks Vartescu with a solid left hand.
Vartescu is still in real trouble! Can Fundinul finish him?
Vartescu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vartescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartescu has wrist control.
Fundinul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT#That has opened up Nikolai Vartescu's cut even more.
Vartescu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fundinul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vartescu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fundinul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Nikolai Vartescu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fundinul throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fundinul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vartescu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fundinul is in close to Vartescu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vartescu keeping full guard, as Fundinul tries to pass.
Fundinul throwing strikes from guard but Vartescu blocks nicely.
Fundinul is working Vartescu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fundinul arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Vartescu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Fundinul!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Balin Fundinul waved his t-shirt featuring Senshi Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Fundinul is looking to counter the offense by Newton and move into the clinch.#CL#
Fundinul moves into range and clinches up with Newton.#TD2#
Newton lands a takedown into guard.
Newton trying to control but Fundinul is working from the bottom.
Fundinul on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fundinul tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Fundinul is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fundinul manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Fundinul's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Fundinul keeps moving. #T1#
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fundinul's guard. #SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fundinul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Newton tries to pass to full mount but Fundinul defends it.
Fundinul is not content to let Newton control the position.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fundinul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Fundinul defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fundinul has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton wants to take a breather but Fundinul is having none of it.
Newton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Newton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fundinul wants to get back to his feet.
Newton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fundinul defends it well.
Newton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fundinul on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Fundinul is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fundinul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Newton. #T4#
Fundinul is refusing to be controlled, as Newton sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Fundinul defends the submission attempt.
Fundinul is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fundinul avoid being mounted?
Newton trying to control from half guard but Fundinul is working away.
Fundinul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newton trying to control from half guard but Fundinul is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Newton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fundinul as he avoids it easily.
Fundinul is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Newton.#TD2#
Fundinul gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fundinul keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is pushing down on Fundinul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fundinul is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fundinul trying to hold on to Newton's head to control him but Newton postures up.
#SUB2#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fundinul is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Ground and pound from Newton.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Fundinul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Newton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fundinul is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bert Newton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Fundinul has closed the distance and engaged Owe in a clinch.
#TD2#
Fundinul lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fundinul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fundinul throws a big elbow that misses.
Fundinul is in close to Owe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fundinul throws a big right hand that misses.
Fundinul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fundinul trying to control the position from guard on top but Owe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owe trying to keep a closed guard but Fundinul is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fundinul wants to control from the top but Owe keeps moving.
Owe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Owe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Fundinul throwing strikes from guard but Owe blocks nicely.
Fundinul seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fundinul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Owe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fundinul throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fundinul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Fundinul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fundinul taking a breather here.
Fundinul tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Fundinul is trying to ground and pound but Owe uses the momentary lack of control by Fundinul to regain half guard.
Fundinul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fundinul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Owe is not content to let Fundinul control the position.
Fundinul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Owe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fundinul stalling away here and it's allowed Owe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fundinul trying to control the position from guard on top but Owe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Owe looking to control.
Owe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but Owe has wrist control.
Fundinul trying to control the position from guard on top but Owe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fundinul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Owe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fundinul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Owe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Fundinul moves into the clinch.
Fundinul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fundinul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Fundinul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Fundinul misses with an elbow strike.
Owe is looking to control Fundinul's arms but Fundinul gets an underhook and turns him. Now Owe has his back to the cage.
Fundinul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Owe managing to block the knees to the body from Fundinul.
Owe wants to stall.
Fundinul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Fundinul gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fundinul throws a strike but Owe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fundinul cracks Owe with a solid left hand.
Fundinul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fundinul wants to control from the top but Owe keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balin Fundinul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fundinul swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Owe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fundinul throws a low kick but Owe moves out of range easily.
Owe tries to counter by clinching up but Fundinul breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Fundinul has Owe up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Fundinul tightens his grip and picks Owe up, before dumping him to the ground. Owe manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fundinul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fundinul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fundinul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fundinul throwing strikes but missing.
Owe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fundinul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Fundinul postures up in Owe's guard and throws a big left but Owe blocks it.
Fundinul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fundinul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fundinul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Owe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fundinul wants to control from the top but Owe keeps moving.
Owe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fundinul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Owe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fundinul.
Fundinul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but Owe has wrist control.
Fundinul postures up in Owe's guard and throws a big left but Owe blocks it.
Fundinul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fundinul missing with a left hand there. Owe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Owe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fundinul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fundinul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fundinul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fundinul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Owe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fundinul has eaten all the pies!
Fundinul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Owe keeping moving, preventing Fundinul from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fundinul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fundinul postures up in Owe's guard and throws a big left but Owe blocks it.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but Owe has wrist control.
Fundinul throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manding Owe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Fundinul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fundinul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Owe avoids a wild elbow strike from Fundinul.
Fundinul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fundinul lands an elbow that stopped Owe in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Manding Owe has been cut.#TD2#
Fundinul wants the takedown. Owe is fighting it off but Fundinul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Owe's guard against the cage.#T4#
Fundinul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fundinul is continuing to stall.
Fundinul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fundinul throws a big right hand that misses.
Fundinul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fundinul stands up over Owe, holding on to his feet. Fundinul throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Owe is out cold! Fundinul lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Fundinul!
An out of breath and clearly excited Balin Fundinul thanked Senshi Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Fundinul shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fundinul showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shoji manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fundinul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fundinul trying to control but Shoji is working from the bottom.
Fundinul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shoji has his hands on Fundinul's head, controlling the position.
Fundinul trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shoji looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fundinul is defending well. Shoji quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fundinul has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shoji celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Shoji!
Akira Shoji thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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