PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State has chosen Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Falco
vs
State

175 cm
24
157 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
157 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Falco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner State!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State slips a straight right by Falco.
State cracks Falco with an open hand slap.
Falco throws the left hand but State avoids the punch easily.
State takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
State ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from State misses its intended target.
Falco misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from State.
Falco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
State lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
State just misses with a punch to the body.
State tries to move into range but Falco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Falco.
Falco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Falco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
State ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
State closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falco circles away.
State closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco ducks under a wild hook from State.
Falco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
State takes one on the chin but seems OK.
State dives in and grabs Falco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falco pushes down on State's head and hops out.
State misses with a straight right.
State misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Falco.

It looks like Gunner State has been cut.
State works Falco's body with a nice hook.
State takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
State misses with a two punch combination.
Gunner State seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
State fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falco.
Falco jabs State right on the nose. State blinks but takes it well.
Falco thuds his right hand into State's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to de liver by Falco. Beautiful body shot.
Falco lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falco keeps State at a distance using the push kick.
State looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
State with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falco to score with a decent uppercut.
State swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falco counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Falco.
State on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falco's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Falco duly obliges.

State is rocked!
Falco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Falco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
State misses with a double jab
and Falco counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps State thinking.
State misses with a jab to the body
and Falco counters with a straight right hand.
Falco is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Falco works the jab nicely.
State is still on wobbly legs! Can Falco finish him?
Both fighters circling a little - Falco finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
State seems to have recovered his senses.
Jab by Falco.
Falco cracks a nice hook into State's ribs.
State on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falco.
Falco throws a shot to the body.
Falco scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Falco with a hook.
Falco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Falco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with State, pushing him back against the cage.
State has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short left from Falco.
Falco just leaning against State, taking a breather.
Falco lands with a light punch inside.
Falco lands a right hand that snaps the head of State backwards.
Falco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

State manages to pull guard.
Falco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
State looking to control.
State keeping full guard, as Falco tries to pass.
Falco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

State is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falco is aware though and is defending well.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but State is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falco 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.

Falco got a little sloppy there for a moment and State has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Falco has managed to get both his arms back between State's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. State swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falco won't allow State to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Falco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

State misses with a combination
and Falco counters with a right hand to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Falco scores with a four punch combination!
Falco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falco throws a solid leg kick but State takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Falco.
Falco jabs State right on the nose. State blinks but takes it well.
State misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
State will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Falco misses with an uppercut.
State throws a combination that misses
and Falco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
State throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
State is breathing heavily.
Falco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falco lets loose with a powerful body kick. State will feel that in the morning.
State moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco throws a leg kick which misses State's front leg but catches the back leg as State tries to avoid it.
State throws a hook but Falco avoids it easily.
State moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Falco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Falco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
State takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Falco slips a jab and a cross from State.
An inside leg kick lands from Falco.
Nice body kick from Falco.
Jab by Falco.
State avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falco lands a glancing blow to the side of State's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Falco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunner State is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falco cracks a nice hook into State's ribs.
State takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
State takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
State misses with a kick to the body.
Falco lands a nice leg kick that just misses State's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falco lands a jab to the nose.
State with a lazy takedown attempt
and Falco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
State stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falco.
Falco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. State looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falco lands with a nice body punch.
Falco connects with a right hand. State shakes it off.
State on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Falco catches State right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Falco finds it's target.
State on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falco lands with a thumping leg kick.
State takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falco.
Falco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Falco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falco tries to clinch but State moves out of range.
Falco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
State's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Falco feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
Shane Falco is winning the standup battle so far.
Falco throws a nice head kick!
State takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
State shoots in but Falco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Falco connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco lands a nice shot to the body.
Shane Falco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
State takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Falco lunges at State with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by State's hand.
Falco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Falco punishes State's body with a nice straight punch.
State falls off balance throwing a combination
and Falco counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Falco.
Falco scores with a crisp jab that stopped State in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
State falls off balance throwing a combination
and Falco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falco scores with a hook to the body. State takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt State.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Falco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Falco punishes State's body with a nice straight punch.
State takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falco cracks State with a good jab.
Falco connects with a jab.
State misses with a double jab.
State closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falco circles away.
Falco lets loose with a powerful body kick. State will feel that in the morning.
State walks into a straight right hand from Falco.
Falco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Falco instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falco blocks an uppercut.
Falco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Falco as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Falco.
Falco just leaning against State, taking a breather.
State misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falco.
Falco cracks State with a nice body shot.
Falco is struggling to control the position.
Falco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falco lands a shot to the body.
Falco cracks State with a nice body shot.
Falco is working State over against the cage.
State being controlled against the cage.
Falco lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Falco.
Falco lands a left hand.
Falco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Falco lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falco.
Falco digs a right hand underneath State's ribcage. State let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Falco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Falco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Falco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Falco lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco stalling.
Falco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite State's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Falco.
Falco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of State backwards.
Falco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Falco blocking some punches.
Falco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Falco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falco lands a right hand that snaps the head of State backwards.
State has a couple of punches blocked by Falco.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, State creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Falco is working State over against the cage.
State working aggressively here.
State has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Falco.
Falco stalls.
A hook to the body from Falco.
Falco lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
State working aggressively here.
Falco digs a right hand into State's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on State's gas tank.
Falco digs a right hand into State's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on State's gas tank.
Falco works on State's body with a couple of short punches.
Falco scores with a shot to the side of State's head.
State doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falco scores with a hook to the body.
Falco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt State or not.
Falco lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from State.
The referee calls for Falco to work.
Falco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that State can do to turn this around?
State misses with a punch on the inside.
Falco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
State misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of State backwards.
Falco lands a right hand that snaps the head of State backwards.
Falco lands a body shot.
A short right from Falco.
State throws a punch but it's blocked by Falco.
Falco lands a body punch.
Falco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down State.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco pushes State back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Falco.
State takes a shot to the head.
Falco lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falco.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falco.
Falco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falco lands a shot to the body.
Falco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falco lands with a light punch inside.
Falco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Falco lands a nice uppercut.
State tries to work over Falco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Falco.
Falco digs a right hand underneath State's ribcage. State let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Falco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
State tries a body shot but Falco blocks it.
State throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Falco clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
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.

Falco lands a with a good body shot.
Falco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falco moves away from the strike by State.
Falco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falco just misses with a punch to the body.
Falco scores with a decent looking hook.
State throws a head kick that misses.
Falco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco slips a jab and a cross from State.
State throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falco.
State is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
State on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falco. Falco obviously looking to wear him down.
State shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falco sprawls well. Falco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. State gets slowly back to his feet.
Falco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Falco closes the distance and pushes State back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from State fails to land.
Falco lands a nice shot to the body.
State scores with a nice hook to the head.
State wants to break the clinch but can't.
State doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
State tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Still in the clinch, Falco scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falco.
Falco lands a hook that snaps the head of State backwards.
Falco lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Falco on the inside.
Falco cracks State with a nice body shot.
Falco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Falco for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Falco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Falco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Falco.
Falco is leaning against State and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falco pushes State back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falco scores with a shot to the side of State's head.
Nice body punch from Falco.
Falco blocks a body shot from State.
Falco stalling in the clinch.
State fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
State swings wildly with an uppercut but Falco uses good head movement to avoid it.
State's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falco lands a left hand that snaps the head of State backwards.
A right hand to the body from Falco.
State throws a punch but it's blocked by Falco.
A short uppercut from Falco.
Falco lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Falco.
Falco lands an uppercut.
Falco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Falco - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falco lands a shoulder strike.
Falco stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down State.
Falco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of State backwards.
State misses with a hook from the clinch.
State misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falco.
Falco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shane Falco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
State doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
State wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Falco.
State misses with a punch on the inside.
Falco lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Falco.
Falco scores with a shot to the side of State's head.
State throws a punch but it's blocked by Falco.
Falco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down State.
Falco lands a right hand that snaps the head of State backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Falco.
State misses with a short punch on the inside.
State working aggressively here.
A short right from Falco.
Falco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

State manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Falco does it's job there.
Falco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by State.
State throws a sloppy head kick
and Falco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
State on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Falco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falco. That's going to slow State down.
Falco throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
State doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falco.
State closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Falco works State's body with a nice hook.
State has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from State there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Falco had his way with Gunner State in that round.
The cut man is working on Gunner State's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

State throws a combination that misses
and Falco counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
State keeps the fight on the outside.
State throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falco, as that shot connected.
State takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
State shoots in for a takedown but Falco shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Falco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
State takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Falco feints and then cracks State's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow State down.
Falco throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Falco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
State walks into a straight right hand from Falco.
State is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Falco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
State throws a jab but it's blocked by Falco.

That's one minute gone in the round.
State takes one to the side of the head.
State throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falco digs a good body shot into State's ribs.
State on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falco. Falco obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Falco. State shrugs it off though.
Falco scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, jab by Falco - just one landing.
Falco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Falco's corner calls for a 1-2. Falco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Falco lands a really nice looking cross but State seems unphased.
State throws a left and a right that both miss
and Falco counters with a good low kick that State was not able to check.
Falco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Falco lands a with a good body shot.
State misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco lands with an overhand left.
Falco throws a shot to the body.
Falco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Falco finds it's way through State's defenses.
Falco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Falco takes the fight into the clinch.
Falco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falco presses State against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falco lands a left hand that snaps the head of State backwards.
State is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Falco.
Falco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Falco lands a shot to the body.
Falco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down State.
Falco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt State or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco lands a right hand that snaps the head of State backwards.
Falco works on State's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Falco.
Falco lands with a short shot to the head.
Falco lands with a left to the head.
Falco works on State's body with a couple of short punches.
Falco scores with a hook to the body.
Falco lands a right hand that snaps the head of State backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
State throws a head punch that misses.
Falco scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from State fails to land.
Falco lands a hook that snaps the head of State backwards.
Falco stalls.
A short right from Falco on the inside.
State has a couple of punches blocked by Falco.
State tries for a takedown but Falco manages to get underhooks.
Shane Falco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner State.
Falco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falco lands a body shot.
Falco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down State.
A right hook to the body lands for Falco.
A short body shot lands from Falco as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from State.
A short body shot lands from Falco as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Falco.
Falco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Falco digs a right hand into State's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on State's gas tank.
Shane Falco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
State's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falco lands a body punch.
Gunner State has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falco lands a hook that snaps the head of State backwards.
Falco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Falco.
State tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Falco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Falco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falco scores with a shot to the side of State's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falco.
State tries to pull guard but Falco holds him up against the cage and eventually State drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Falco.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
State fails to pull the fight into his guard.
State throws a head punch that misses.
Falco displaying some good clinch control by pressing State up against the cage.
State tries to pull guard but Falco holds him up against the cage and eventually State drops back down to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Falco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Falco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:41
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:41
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Falco!
Shane Falco retains his featherweight title!