PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Longbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao's entrance music is Charon - Sorrow Song. A fine choice. Longbow has chosen Hero as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Falcao
vs
Longbow

163 cm
31
141 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

160 cm
34
139 lbs
20 - 13 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Longbow!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbow wants to land a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
Good work by Falcao as he checks the leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Falcao has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Longbow misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Longbow 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.
Good work by Falcao as he checks the leg kick.
Falcao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcao blocks the body kick.
Longbow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Longbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falcao, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longbow, as that shot connected.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Longbow ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longbow.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Longbow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Longbow looks to land a right hand but Falcao moved out of range.
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 throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao throws a low kick but Longbow avoids it.
Longbow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big left from Falcao misses.
Henry Longbow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Longbow checks it well.
Falcao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Longbow throws a low kick but Falcao avoids it.
Longbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Longbow blocks the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Longbow.
Longbow blocks a jab.
A big left from Falcao misses.
Falcao misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Longbow ducks right into an uppercut from Falcao.
Falcao lands a nice shot that snaps Longbow's head back.
Falcao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Longbow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Falcao connects with a solid leg kick.
Longbow throws a head kick but Falcao moves out of range.
Longbow 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longbow. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longbow.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longbow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falcao at a distance.
Longbow lands with a kick to the temple. Falcao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Falcao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Falcao misses with a low kick.

Falcao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Longbow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Longbow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Falcao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Longbow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcao tries to stand but Longbow is controlling his head.
Longbow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Falcao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao takes a little break here. Longbow wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Falcao working away.
Longbow tries to improve position but can't.
Falcao in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Falcao grinds an elbow into Longbow's temple.
Falcao working away.
Falcao trying to control the action but Longbow is working from the bottom.
Longbow is trying to control Falcao's posture but Falcao avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Falcao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Longbow, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Longbow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longbow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Longbow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Longbow throws an off balance right hand
enabling Falcao to counter with a crisp jab.
Longbow scores with a leg kick.
Longbow misses with a looping right.
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 Diego Falcao 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.

Longbow lands with a nice body punch.
Falcao blocks a head kick by Longbow.
A little feinted left hand from Falcao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falcao throws a leg kick but Longbow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Longbow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Falcao rather than just go for the knockout.
Falcao connects with a jab.
Falcao fails to land with a series of punches.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao tries to land a leg kick but Longbow saw it coming and moves away.
Falcao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falcao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longbow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falcao at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao avoids a kick to the body.
Falcao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Longbow sprawls and moves away.
Diego Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
Longbow misses with a hook to the body
and Falcao counters with an outside leg kick.
Longbow scores with a nice head shot.
Falcao lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbow avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
Longbow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longbow.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Longbow throws the left hand but Falcao avoids the punch easily.
Longbow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Longbow.
Longbow moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
Longbow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Longbow swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
Falcao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longbow's head backwards.
That kick from Falcao tenderised Longbow's leg. Longbow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Longbow moves out of range of the body kick.
Longbow jabs at Falcao's body.
Falcao looks to throw the jab but Longbow is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longbow. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Longbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longbow lands a nice hook to Falcao's body. Falcao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longbow misses with a body shot.
Falcao throws a hook to the side of Longbow's head but Longbow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longbow lands a body shot.
Falcao throws the left hand but Longbow avoids the punch easily.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Longbow.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Longbow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Longbow as he jumps to the side.
A low kick from Longbow misses
and Falcao counters with a left and a right that stings Longbow.
Falcao throws a leg kick but Longbow checks it.
Longbow tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcao is wise to it.

Longbow gets caught flat footed, as Falcao shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Falcao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Longbow 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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Longbow working for submissions but it's allowed Falcao to get to half guard.
Longbow tries to roll over but Falcao keeps him under control.
Falcao trying to control the pace.

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.
Longbow pushes Falcao off looking to stand but Falcao dives back in and keeps control.
Falcao tries to pass to full mount but Longbow defends it.
Longbow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falcao.
Falcao wants to pass to mount but Longbow is defending the position.

Longbow actively working from the bottom here.
Falcao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Diego Falcao 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. This is the final round!

Longbow throws a shot to the body.
Falcao throws a chopping leg kick but Longbow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longbow. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longbow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcao backing away here, and Longbow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Longbow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Longbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcao feinted with a counter takedown.
Longbow throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Longbow finds it's target.
Falcao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Longbow loads up on a big right hand but Falcao slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Longbow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Longbow throws a sloppy head kick and Falcao moves out of range easily.
Falcao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falcao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao tries to work over Longbow's front leg with a kick but Longbow checks it.
Falcao checks a low kick from Longbow.
Falcao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Longbow.
Falcao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Longbow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Longbow avoids the head kick by Falcao.
Longbow tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcao is wise to it.
Nice body punch from Longbow.
Falcao feints and then cracks Longbow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longbow down.
Longbow checks a low kick from Falcao.
Longbow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Longbow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Falcao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longbow manages to avoid it.
Falcao lands a really nice looking cross but Longbow seems unphased.
Longbow misses with a wild body shot.
Longbow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henry Longbow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbow avoids the head kick by Falcao.
Longbow misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longbow, as that shot connected.
Longbow misses with a left hand
letting Falcao counter with a right hand.
Longbow slips under a jab from Falcao.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Falcao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Longbow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Falcao is in Longbow's guard.
Longbow wants to sweep here but Falcao controlling him for the moment.
Diego Falcao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falcao pushing down on Longbow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Falcao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longbow!
Falcao trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Longbow somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Longbow lands a front kick.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Longbow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Falcao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Longbow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcao.
Falcao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Longbow throws a head kick that misses.
Longbow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falcao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao catches Longbow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Longbow moves out of range as Falcao throws a body kick.
Longbow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbow misses with the combination.
Longbow throws a big shot that misses.
Longbow looks to land a right hand but Falcao moved out of range.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falcao swings for the body but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcao counters with a leg kick.
Falcao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Falcao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Falcao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Falcao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Longbow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Falcao dives in and scores a takedown into Longbow's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longbow tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Longbow is looking for a triangle but Falcao pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Falcao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Falcao, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Falcao!
Diego Falcao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.