SUPERFIGHTS NY ±1± PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JimJim Song (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Frog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Song comes to the cage accompanied by Bomb goes the dynomite. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Song
vs
Frog

186 cm
21
206 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

169 cm
21
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]
[MMABR]:Klinch

[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, JimJim Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Frog!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Song gets a clinch.
Frog tries to pull guard but Song won't allow it.
Song tries to land a knee to the head but Frog blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Song.
Song prevents Frog from breaking the clinch.
Frog avoiding damage as Song throws knees to the body.
Song throws an elbow that misses.
Frog should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Song using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Song with a knee to the head.

It looks like Bob Frog has been cut.
Frog looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Song lands a nice knee to the body.
Song digs a right hand into Frog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frog's gas tank.
Frog takes a knee right on the jaw!
Song lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Song lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frog has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Song avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frog takes a knee right on the jaw!
Song scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Song.
A knee to the head by Song.

Frog is rocked!
Song has Frog pressed against the cage. He pushes Frog back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Song throws a beautiful elbow that sends Frog crashing to the floor! Song piles on the pressure with more strikes! Frog is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JimJim Song!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dario Bodoque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iur Kobowschy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bodoque
vs
Kobowschy

200 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dario Bodoque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iur Kobowschy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bodoque as Kobowschy shoots in.

Bodoque is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kobowschy's half guard.
Kobowschy is looking to improve his position.
Kobowschy is trying to maintain the position but Bodoque is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobowschy is looking for a sweep. Bodoque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kobowschy has eaten all the pies!

Bodoque gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bodoque shoots in for a takedown but Kobowschy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobowschy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kobowschy is defended easily by Bodoque.
Dario Bodoque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iur Kobowschy.
Kobowschy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bodoque fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kobowschy.
Kobowschy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bodoque shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kobowschy as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kobowschy wants to clinch up but Bodoque keeps it at a distance.
Kobowschy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bodoque.
Bodoque shoots in for a double leg but Kobowschy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bodoque is breathing heavily.
Kobowschy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kobowschy moves in looking to clinch but Bodoque pushes him off.
No joy there for Kobowschy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Kobowschy. No joy for Bodoque on that attempt.
Bodoque avoids the body shot from Kobowschy.
Kobowschy is looking to land body kicks.
Bodoque circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Bodoque or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobowschy which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobowschy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bodoque will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kobowschy shoots in for a double leg but Bodoque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kobowschy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kobowschy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bodoque's waist but Bodoque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kobowschy off to one side.
Bodoque leaves Kobowschy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kobowschy shoots for a double leg takedown but Bodoque sprawls well. He's pushed Kobowschy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bodoque slaps away a takedown attempt from Kobowschy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kobowschy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kobowschy wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kobowschy is defended easily by Bodoque.
Kobowschy is looking to clinch but Bodoque is avoiding it.
Bodoque shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kobowschy but Kobowschy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kobowschy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bodoque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kobowschy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kobowschy shoots in for a takedown but Bodoque shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bodoque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dario Bodoque dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kobowschy tries to clinch up but Bodoque circles away and keeps his distance.
Bodoque swats away the attempt to clinch by Kobowschy.
Kobowschy is looking to clinch.
Dario Bodoque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kobowschy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kobowschy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bodoque sprawls well. Bodoque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kobowschy gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobowschy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bodoque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodoque fails with the takedown.
Bodoque looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodoque fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Bodoque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kobowschy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bodoque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kobowschy tries to clinch but Bodoque is having none of it.
Kobowschy shoots and misses

and Bodoque counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kobowschy's guard now.
Kobowschy looking to control.
Bodoque stopping the sweep attempt from Kobowschy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bodoque gets to his feet - Kobowschy follows without any prompting.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kobowschy!
Kobowschy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bodoque swivels and escapes.
Kobowschy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Kobowschy or perhaps it was just good defense by Bodoque which made him look bad.
Bodoque shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kobowschy defends it nicely.
Bodoque stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Bodoque. No joy for Kobowschy on that attempt.
Bodoque closes the distance and clinches up with Kobowschy, looking for a takedown. Bodoque pushes Kobowschy against the cage but Kobowschy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kobowschy throws a body kick that misses.
Kobowschy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bodoque pinned against the cage. Bodoque gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kobowschy misses with a takedown attempt - Bodoque sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kobowschy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bodoque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bodoque leaves Kobowschy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bodoque fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobowschy wants to clinch.
Kobowschy throws a series of punches but Bodoque moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dario Bodoque dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bodoque has a takedown stuffed.
Kobowschy shoots in for a double leg but Bodoque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kobowschy is looking to clinch.
Kobowschy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bodoque sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kobowschy somewhat.
Kobowschy wants to clinch up but Bodoque keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Kobowschy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobowschy shoots in but no luck this time.
Dario Bodoque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iur Kobowschy.
Kobowschy shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kobowschy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bodoque.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kobowschy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kobowschy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bodoque dives on top into guard.

Kobowschy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bodoque has picked Kobowschy up and slammed him! Kobowschy can't keep hold of the triangle and Bodoque manages to pass to side control!
Kobowschy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kobowschy wants to control but Bodoque postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobowschy wants to get back to his feet.

Bodoque decides to stand back up.
Kobowschy throws a head kick but Bodoque moves out of range.
Kobowschy looks to land a right hand but Bodoque moved out of range.
Kobowschy shoots in for a double leg but Bodoque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobowschy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bodoque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kobowschy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kobowschy shoots in and drives through. Bodoque sprawls well.
Bodoque will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kobowschy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bodoque counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kobowschy won't be happy with that.
Kobowschy is trying to control Bodoque's posture but Bodoque avoids it.
Kobowschy tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bodoque decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bodoque defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kobowschy.
Kobowschy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bodoque circles away.
Kobowschy tries for a takedown but Bodoque sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kobowschy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bodoque is defended easily by Kobowschy.
Kobowschy fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dario Bodoque showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bodoque has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dario Bodoque!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sullivan
vs
Man

190 cm
23
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Man!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Sullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.

Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sullivan's half guard.

Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sullivan defending well though.
Sullivan trying to control here.
Sullivan gets full guard.

Sullivan has his feet on Man's thighs here. He's pushed Man off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Man screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Sullivan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Synyster Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryoto Machita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machita has chosen Forsaker by Katatonia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gates
vs
Machita

189 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

[MMABR]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyster Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryoto Machita!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machita fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Gates scores a takedown into full mount!
Machita tries to hold on but Gates pushes him away.
Gates content just to control the position here.
Machita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates unloads with some shots from mount but Machita bucks and avoids them well.
Gates unloads with some shots from mount but Machita bucks and avoids them well.

Gates swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Machita is now in Gates's guard. A big mistake from Gates there, giving up the dominant position!

Gates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gates has his foot on Machita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machita works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gates swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gates is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates is looking to stand up but Machita isn't so interested in that idea.

Gates looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machita passes into side control.
Gates is trying to work for a sweep but Machita has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gates really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gates is squirming around, avoiding Machita's attempts to control the action.
Gates keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Synyster Gates will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machita looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Machita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gates missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Gates is working for an americana but Machita has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Gates was thinking about the submission.

Gates drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machita looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machita looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machita!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates manages to work his way to half guard, despite Machita's best efforts.
Gates wants to improve his position but Machita is controlling well.
Gates punching from the bottom.
Gates wants to sweep but Machita has passed to side control!
Gates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gates tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gates gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Machita works his way into side control.
Machita trying to control the action but Gates is working from the bottom.
Machita is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates regains half guard.

Gates looking for submissions off his back.

Gates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Machita pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gates tries to get to full guard but Machita has control of the leg.
Machita trying to control from half guard but Gates is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Synyster Gates will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gates scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gates swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Machita is now in Gates's guard. A big mistake from Gates there, giving up the dominant position!
Gates is pulling down on Machita's head. It's preventing any offense from Machita, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gates working to try and regain half guard.
Gates wants to control but Machita is having none of it.
Gates is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Machita has taken his back!
Machita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gates turns into Machita and is now in his guard.

Gates drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machita dives on top into guard.
Synyster Gates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Gates throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machita escapes and throws Gates's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gates is trying to improve his position.
Ryoto Machita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gates gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryoto Machita.
Well Gates has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Synyster Gates!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
15%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Falaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedy Boy Marino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falaris comes to the cage accompanied by Single Ladies - Brazilian Version. Tedy Boy Marino acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Falaris
vs
Boy Marino

200 cm
24
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Falaris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tedy Boy Marino!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falaris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falaris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Falaris does no damage.
Falaris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marino on the side of the head.
Falaris lands a head kick. Marino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Falaris throws a series of punches but Marino avoids them all with ease.
Marcus Falaris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falaris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marino checks it well.
Falaris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marino is out of range and Falaris settles back down.
Falaris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marino.
Some wild striking there from Falaris.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Falaris!
A good leg kick by Falaris.
Falaris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falaris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falaris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Falaris works over Marino's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falaris throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falaris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falaris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marino looks gassed!
Falaris connects with a solid leg kick.
Falaris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falaris misses with the combination.
Falaris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Falaris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falaris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falaris lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falaris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falaris to score with a decent uppercut.
Marino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Falaris misses with a double jab.
Falaris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marino doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Falaris does no damage.
Falaris scores with a sloppy right hand. Marino should have avoided that one.
Falaris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marino's head.
Falaris lands a head kick!

Marino is rocked!

It looks like Tedy Boy Marino has been cut.
Falaris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marino is still on wobbly legs! Can Falaris finish him?
Falaris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marino loses concentration momentarily and Falaris pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Marino crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Falaris finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Falaris!