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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Falcao (ranked 3904 p4p, 400 weight class) and Shaka Johnson (ranked 4282 p4p, 418 weight class). Johnson has chosen Mandoza - Nkalakatha as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shaka Johnson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaka Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcao throws a head kick that half lands.
Falcao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falcao.
Falcao jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson 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.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Falcao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two 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.
Falcao pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson stalling.
Falcao wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Falcao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
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.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Falcao taking a bit of punishment here - Johnson scoring with strikes.
Falcao is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaka Johnson 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.
A solid body kick from Falcao.
Both fighters circling a little - Falcao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carlos Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Falcao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falcao avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcao finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carlos Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Falcao.
Falcao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson tries for a takedown but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Falcao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcao.
Johnson tries to clinch but Falcao moves away
and Falcao counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcao counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Falcao.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Falcao.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson thows a leg kick but Falcao checks it
and Falcao counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Falcao finds it's target.
Johnson tries to clinch but Falcao is having none of it.
Falcao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Falcao tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Falcao is defending well.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Falcao trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The adventures of Johnson the control monster continue. Boring.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Falcao.
Falcao gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Falcao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Falcao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Falcao up and slammed him! Falcao can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Falcao is trying to escape the position but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson cracks Falcao with a big right hand but Falcao just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Falcao dominated that second round.
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!
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcao. Falcao obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Falcao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falcao connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Shaka Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson forces Falcao back against the cage and clinches.
Falcao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Shaka Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Falcao is trying to keep Johnson in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Falcao was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Falcao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Falcao's brow.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is working Falcao over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Falcao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson passes Falcao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Falcao looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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 Carlos Falcao.
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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Falcao!
The defeated Shaka Johnson had this to say: 'Sometimes you have to lose to learn how to win.'.
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energy
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hype
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