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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Philippe Njewel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Charon - Sorrow Song. Martin Philippe Njewel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Philippe Njewel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Njewel fails with the takedown.
As Njewel backs away, Falcao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Njewel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falcao tests Njewel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Njewel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Diego Falcao has been cut.
Njewel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Njewel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Njewel swings around for an armbar but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Njewel's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Njewel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Falcao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Njewel is trying to keep Falcao in close.
Njewel 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.
Njewel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Falcao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falcao cracks Njewel with a solid left hand.
Njewel is trying to control the position but Falcao postures up.
Njewel being controlled here, momentarily.
Falcao stopping the sweep attempt from Njewel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcao won't allow Njewel to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel closes the distance and pushes Falcao back into the cage.
Njewel breaks the clinch.
Falcao keeps the fight on the outside.
Njewel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Njewel drives through with a takedown into Falcao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Njewel throwing strikes from guard but Falcao blocks nicely.
Njewel preventing the sweep.
Falcao can't keep his opponent in guard - Njewel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Njewel drops an elbow to the side of Falcao's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njewel decides to stand and escape the position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Njewel wants to get back to striking at distance but Falcao won't allow it.
Njewel prevents a body shot from Falcao.
Njewel blocks an uppercut.
Falcao has Njewel pressed against the cage, preventing Njewel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Njewel prevents a body shot from Falcao.
Falcao misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao has a couple of punches blocked by Njewel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao prevents Njewel from breaking the clinch.
Njewel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Philippe Njewel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Falcao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Falcao misses with a looping left.
Njewel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Falcao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Njewel!
Sloppy strikes from Njewel. Those never looked like landing.
Njewel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Falcao throws a jab when Njewel was well out of range.
Falcao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Falcao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcao fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Njewel lands with a nice combination. Falcao backs away looking to recover.
Falcao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Falcao as Njewel shoots in.
Martin Philippe Njewel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Njewel's calf.
Falcao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Njewel clinches up against the cage.
Njewel prevents a body shot from Falcao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Falcao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Falcao struggles to land a body shot inside as Njewel controls his hands.
Falcao working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcao.
Njewel has a couple of punches blocked by Falcao.
Falcao lands a right hand.
Falcao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Njewel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Falcao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Njewel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diego Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Philippe Njewel.
Falcao scores with a punch to the head.
Falcao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Njewel. Njewel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Njewel is rocked!
Njewel blocks a jab.
Falcao throws a jab when Njewel was well out of range.
Njewel throws out a counter right but Falcao avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njewel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcao circles away.
Falcao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Njewel's head.
Njewel is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcao finish him?
Diego Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Njewel manages to avoid it.
Falcao misses with the combination.
Falcao keeps the fight on the outside.
Njewel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Njewel seems to have recovered his senses.
Njewel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Falcao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Falcao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Njewel tries to clinch up but Falcao circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcao half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcao.
Falcao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diego Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Njewel moves in looking to clinch but Falcao pushes him off.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Njewel throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel moves into range and clinches up with Falcao.
Falcao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcao tries a body shot but Njewel blocks it.
Falcao lands a right hand.
Njewel breaks from the clinch.
Falcao throws an overhand right that lands on Njewel's shoulder, as Njewel tries to avoid the shot.
Falcao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcao tries to keep at a distance but Njewel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Njewel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Njewel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Falcao cracks Njewel with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falcao misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcao working aggressively here.
Falcao has a couple of punches blocked by Njewel.
Falcao swings wildly with an uppercut but Njewel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Njewel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Njewel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Njewel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcao misses with a head kick.
Njewel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Njewel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Njewel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Falcao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Njewel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Njewel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Njewel has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Falcao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Falcao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Njewel staying out of range there.
Njewel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. Njewel moves away and avoids it.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Njewel saw that one coming.
Njewel moves into the clinch successfully.
Njewel blocks an uppercut.
Falcao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Njewel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falcao throws a low kick but Njewel moves out of range easily.
Njewel wants to clinch up but Falcao keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Falcao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Falcao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Njewel is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njewel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Njewel gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Falcao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falcao throws a head punch that misses.
Njewel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
Njewel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcao throws out the jab.
Njewel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Falcao is fending him off so far but Njewel persists. Nope, Falcao circles away and we're back to standing.
Falcao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Falcao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Njewel can do to turn this around?
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Njewel tries to clinch there but Falcao circles away.
Njewel just misses with a punch to the body.
Njewel is looking to land body kicks.
Falcao misses with a few strikes there.
Falcao keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Njewel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falcao tries to avoid it but Njewel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falcao to the ground. Falcao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Njewel.
Njewel misses with a two punch combination.
Njewel has managed to clinch.
Njewel jumps guard but Falcao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diego Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Philippe Njewel.
Falcao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao lands an uppercut.
Falcao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Njewel or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falcao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego Falcao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Njewel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falcao works Njewel's body with a nice hook.
Njewel avoids the head kick by Falcao.
Falcao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Njewel.
A lazy left from Falcao finds it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falcao.
Njewel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falcao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Njewel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Njewel throws a counter combo.
Falcao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Njewel's calf.
Njewel doesn't manage to clinch there - Falcao circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Njewel tries to clinch up but Falcao circles away and keeps his distance.
Njewel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcao clinches up against the cage.
Njewel looking to stall.
Falcao tries to work over Njewel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Njewel manages to break the clinch.
Falcao scores with a jab to the body.
Falcao lands a leg kick that knocks Njewel off balance momentarily.
Falcao swings for the body but Njewel moves out of range.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Njewel is just out of range.
Njewel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Njewel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Njewel is able to avoid easily.
Njewel rushes Falcao and presses him up against the cage.
Njewel tries to pull guard but Falcao holds him up against the cage and eventually Njewel drops back down to his feet.
Njewel blocks an uppercut.
Falcao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Njewel is trying to force a seperation but Falcao has the dominant position.
Njewel manages to break the clinch.
Falcao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Njewel was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcao.
Njewel instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Njewel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Falcao.
Njewel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Falcao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Falcao 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Falcao!
Diego Falcao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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