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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Falaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Falaris's choice of entrance music: Single Ladies - Brazilian Version. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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196 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Holder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Falaris!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Falaris.
Holder tries a head kick but it misses.
Holder gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Falaris counters with a one-two to the body.
Holder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Falaris swats away the attempt to clinch by Holder.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holder.
Holder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holder thuds his shin into the meat of Falaris's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Falaris throws a right hand that Holder ducks under and follows up with a left that Holder also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder throws a low kick but Falaris moves out of range easily.
Luke Holder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holder clinches up with Falaris and pushes him back against the cage.
Holder has Falaris pressed against the cage, preventing Falaris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holder throws a head punch that misses.
Falaris managing to block the knees to the body from Holder.
Falaris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falaris avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
Falaris is looking to break free of the clinch but Holder has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falaris avoids it.
Falaris tries to break free but Holder pushes him back against the cage.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
Falaris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falaris avoids a wild elbow strike from Holder.
Falaris breaks from the clinch.
Falaris throws a leg kick which misses Holder's front leg but catches the back leg as Holder tries to avoid it.
Falaris throws a head kick that Holder semi-blocks.
Holder doesn't manage to clinch there - Falaris circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder misses with a leg kick
and Falaris counters with a big head kick but Holder shrugs it off.
Falaris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holder just misses with a punch to the body.
Holder throws a wild body kick that Falaris sees coming a mile off.
Holder checks a low kick from Falaris.
Holder throws a lazy head kick
and Holder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falaris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falaris gets tackled into the cage by Holder. Holder maintains the clinch.
Falaris is looking to break free of the clinch but Holder has double underhooks.
Falaris dodges an elbow strike from Holder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falaris avoiding damage as Holder throws knees to the body.
Falaris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Falaris is trying to break free.
Falaris tries to circle away but Holder has him pinned against the cage.
Holder is pushing Falaris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Luke Holder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holder tries to land a body kick
and Falaris counters with a stiff right hand.
Holder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falaris throws a leg kick but Holder checks it.
Holder clinches up with Falaris and pushes him back against the cage.
Holder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Falaris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Falaris wants to break free but Holder has control.
Falaris being controlled against the cage.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder missing with knees to the body.
Falaris has had enough of the clinch but Holder keeps him there for the moment.
Holder is struggling to control the position.
Holder lands an elbow that stopped Falaris in his tracks for a moment.
Falaris blocks an elbow strike from Holder.
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.
Falaris avoids the elbow strike from Holder, against the cage.
Holder lands a damaging elbow.
Holder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Falaris tries to break the clinch but Holder is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Holder.
It looks like Marcus Falaris has been cut.
Falaris has had enough of the clinch but Holder keeps him there for the moment.
Holder manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falaris's efforts to push away.
Falaris is trying to force a seperation but Holder has the dominant position.
Holder misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Falaris's brow.
Holder stalls.
Still in the clinch, Holder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holder slows down the pace here.
Holder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holder throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Falaris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Falaris throws a head kick that misses.
Holder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holder clinches up against the cage.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.
Holder lands an elbow just above Falaris 's eye.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.
Holder throws an elbow but it misses.
Holder slowing the pace effectively.
Falaris wants to get back to striking at distance but Holder won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falaris up against the cage.
Holder misses with some punches.
Holder prevents Falaris from breaking the clinch.
Holder can't get the takedown.
Holder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
Holder creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Holder.
Holder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falaris is trying to break the clinch but Holder has him pressed against the cage.
Falaris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holder struggles to land a body shot inside as Falaris controls his hands.
Holder taking a breather.
Falaris can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Falaris prevents a body shot from Holder.
Holder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falaris's efforts to push away.
Falaris tries to circle away but Holder has him pinned against the cage.
Holder tries to land knees in the clinch but Falaris avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falaris tries to break the clinch but Holder is controlling the position.
Falaris working hard to break the clinch.
Falaris is trying to push Holder away but Holder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holder slowing the pace effectively.
Holder throws an elbow that misses.
Falaris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falaris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holder missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Holder clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Falaris's cut.
That's time! Holder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falaris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Falaris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Holder tries to close the distance and clinch but Falaris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falaris connects with a solid leg kick.
Holder has managed to clinch.
Falaris prevents a body shot from Holder.
Falaris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falaris blocks an uppercut.
Holder keeps control of Falaris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falaris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holder misses with an elbow over the top.
Falaris is trying to break the clinch but Holder has him pressed against the cage.
Falaris managing to block the knees to the body from Holder.
Falaris blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holder throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Falaris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Holder.
Holder missing with knees to the body.
Holder gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holder prevents Falaris from breaking the clinch.
Holder misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris manages to break the clinch.
Holder scores with a body shot.
Falaris misses with a head kick.
Falaris checks a leg kick.
Holder throws a head kick that misses.
Holder throws a head kick that misses
and Falaris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Falaris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holder.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses.
Holder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Falaris counters with a leg kick.
Holder tries to score with a low kick but Falaris moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Falaris connects with a leg kick. Holder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Falaris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falaris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Falaris throws a leg kick
and Holder counters with a head kick. That will keep Falaris thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Falaris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Falaris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falaris. Falaris obviously looking to wear him down.
Holder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marcus Falaris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcus Falaris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Holder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falaris was well out of range. Poor timing from Holder.
Holder throws a wild body kick that Falaris sees coming a mile off.
Holder throws a leg kick
and Falaris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falaris counters with a nice leg kick.
Holder tries to move into range but Falaris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Holder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Holder misses
and Falaris counters with a right hand to the body.
Holder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falaris counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Holder is looking to wear down Falaris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Holder.
Holder slips a jab and a cross from Falaris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holder looks to land a left hand but Falaris moved out of range nicely.
Holder is looking to clinch.
Donk. Falaris catches Holder right on the button with a cross.
Holder misses with a leg kick
and Falaris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falaris was well out of range. Poor timing from Holder.
Falaris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falaris tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holder throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Falaris counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falaris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holder throws a leg kick
letting Falaris counter with a right hand.
Holder blocks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holder blocks a head kick by Falaris.
Falaris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falaris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falaris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Holder.
Holder checks a low kick from Falaris.
Falaris tries to land a front kick but Holder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falaris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Holder blocks the leg kick.
Holder scores with a head kick.
Holder misses with a body shot.
Falaris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Holder throws a leg kick that misses.
Holder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Falaris.
Falaris throws a head kick but Holder moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holder. That's going to slow Falaris down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holder motions for Falaris to come forward. Holder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus Falaris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falaris blocks a head kick by Holder.
Falaris misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falaris, right into the meat.
Luke Holder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falaris.
Falaris throws a wild body kick that Holder sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holder tries to clinch up but Falaris circles away and keeps his distance.
Falaris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Falaris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Holder!
Luke Holder retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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