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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Pinsent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Screwdriver- White Stripes. This should be fireworks!
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinsent!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinsent takes a swing at Falcao's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinsent.
Pinsent dives in and grabs Falcao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falcao pushes down on Pinsent's head and hops out.
Falcao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinsent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falcao closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pinsent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Falcao cracks Pinsent with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pinsent is trying to control Falcao's posture but Falcao avoids it.
Falcao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Falcao scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pinsent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Falcao in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pinsent tries to bench press Falcao off him but Falcao keeps the position.
Falcao working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinsent is looking to regain half guard here but Falcao keeps moving and retains side control.
Falcao trying to control the action but Pinsent is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinsent taking punishment in the form of punches.
Falcao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pinsent rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Falcao's guard! Nice work there by Pinsent!
Falcao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pinsent wants to pass the guard but Falcao is keeping the position.
Falcao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Falcao keeping full guard, as Pinsent tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinsent is one step ahead there.
Falcao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ricardo Falcao just wasn't active enough.
Falcao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinsent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falcao pulls his head out easily.
Falcao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinsent is trying to get back to full guard.
Falcao is looking to advance position but Pinsent won't allow it.
Falcao prevents Pinsent from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Falcao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Falcao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinsent trying to control but Falcao postures up.
Falcao trying to mount his opponent but Pinsent defends it.
Falcao works his way into full mount!
Pinsent is bucking up trying to escape but Falcao cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Falcao scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pinsent tries to buck Falcao off but he can't manage it.
Falcao with the ground and pound from mount.
Pinsent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao looking to finish Pinsent with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pinsent!
Falcao lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pinsent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falcao scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Falcao avoids the attempt from Pinsent to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinsent manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pinsent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Falcao lands strikes from half guard.
Falcao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pinsent sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcao drops an elbow to the side of Pinsent's head.
Ground and pound from Falcao.
Pinsent looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Falcao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pinsent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falcao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ricardo Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinsent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pinsent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Pinsent moved out of range.
Falcao walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinsent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcao pinned against the cage. Falcao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinsent gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falcao misses with a hook. Pinsent ducked under it nicely.
Falcao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pinsent quickly recovers to half guard.
Pinsent slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Falcao is working Pinsent over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinsent has momentary wrist control but Falcao slips an elbow through the middle.
Ricardo Falcao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pinsent's head.
Falcao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pinsent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Falcao defends it easily.
Falcao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Falcao landing some decent shots from guard.
Pinsent can't keep his opponent in guard - Falcao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pinsent manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pinsent is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pinsent has his foot on Falcao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcao works his way back into a safe position though.
Falcao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pinsent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinsent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pinsent is breathing heavily.
Falcao lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Falcao's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pinsent has his foot on Falcao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcao works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pinsent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falcao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Falcao lands a couple of elbows.
Falcao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Falcao is in close to Pinsent's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Falcao distracts Pinsent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Falcao content to stall in guard here.
Falcao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pinsent's head.
Pinsent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinsent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Falcao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinsent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Falcao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falcao landing with the ground and pound.
Pinsent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Falcao distracts Pinsent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pinsent keeping moving, preventing Falcao from controlling successfully.
Falcao postures up and lands a big shot to Pinsent's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pinsent's head.
Falcao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinsent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcao is aware though and is defending well.
Pinsent looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Falcao passes into half guard.
Falcao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinsent trying to hold on to Falcao's head to control him but Falcao postures up.
Falcao working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinsent wants to improve his position but Falcao is controlling well.
Pinsent actively working from the bottom here.
Falcao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Falcao dominated that second 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.
Pinsent takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pinsent is trying to get back to half guard.
Pinsent manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pinsent trying to control from half guard but Falcao is working away.
Falcao has his hands clasped together around Pinsent's back. He's all about the action.
Pinsent is trying to work for a kimura but Falcao is defending well.
Pinsent is looking to advance position but Falcao won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pinsent.
Falcao wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinsent wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
Falcao seems keen to control Pinsent's posture.
Falcao keeping moving, preventing Pinsent from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinsent looking to sit in guard and control but Falcao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pinsent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Falcao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pinsent's head.
Pinsent is looking for a triangle but Falcao pushes his legs off easily.
Pinsent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinsent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falcao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Falcao's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Falcao chips away with some ground and pound.
Pinsent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falcao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Falcao trying to control but Pinsent is working from the bottom.
Falcao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Falcao is working Pinsent over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pinsent looking for a guillotine here but Falcao defends easily.
Falcao lands a couple of digs.
Falcao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pinsent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pinsent's head.
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!
Falcao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pinsent has his foot on Falcao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcao works his way back into a safe position though.
Falcao works over Pinsent with some ground and pound from guard.
Falcao is pushing down on Pinsent's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pinsent is fighting to maintain full guard but Falcao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Falcao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Falcao working the head and body with strikes.
Pinsent throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pinsent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falcao pulls his head out easily.
Falcao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pinsent is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Falcao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pinsent tries to roll over but Falcao keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcao working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Falcao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Falcao slips a nice elbow through Pinsent's hands, connecting with Pinsent's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Falcao clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Falcao looks to land a left hand but Pinsent moved out of range nicely.
Pinsent dives in and grabs Falcao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falcao pushes down on Pinsent's head and hops out.
Pinsent leaves Falcao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falcao gets a double leg takedown into Pinsent's guard.
Pinsent controls Falcao momentarily but Falcao frees himself.
Falcao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Falcao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Falcao scoring with some ground and pound.
Pinsent is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pinsent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falcao scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pinsent trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao trying to control but Pinsent is working from the bottom.
Falcao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Falcao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pinsent is rocked!
Falcao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pinsent is still in real trouble! Can Falcao finish him?
Falcao working some strikes from top position.
Falcao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Falcao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Falcao has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pinsent to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Falcao is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pinsent pulls down on the head and he's put Falcao to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesse Pinsent!
Jesse Pinsent seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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