PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Falcone (ranked 101 p4p, 17 weight class) and Odchigin Khadan (ranked 614 p4p, 90 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by Goodfellas. The crowd seem to be enjoying Khadan's choice of entrance music: Khoomii. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Falcone
vs
Khadan

191 cm
23
191 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

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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 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Falcone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odchigin Khadan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Khadan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone swings for the body but Khadan moves out of range.
Khadan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Khadan takes the fight into the clinch.
Khadan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.

Khadan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khadan has time to react.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Falcone takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Khadan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khadan throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone misses with an uppercut

and Khadan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Khadan has clasped his hands together around Falcone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Falcone manages to get back to half guard.
Khadan stalling.

Khadan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Falcone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khadan.
Falcone is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khadan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falcone sees it coming and defends easily.
Khadan trying to control the action but Falcone is working from the bottom.

Khadan is trying to work for a kimura but Falcone is defending well.
Falcone is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Khadan 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.
Khadan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Falcone is staying active underneath Khadan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Falcone wants to improve his position but Khadan is controlling well.
Khadan wants to pass to mount but Falcone is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Khadan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falcone has managed to free his arm - good work.

Khadan is working for a submission of some sort.
Khadan is looking to advance position but Falcone won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khadan wants to take a breather but Falcone is having none of it.
Khadan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Falcone is trying to control but can't.
Khadan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcone wants to improve his position but Khadan is controlling well.
Falcone is concentrating on defense, preventing Khadan from advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khadan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcone in his tracks.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Khadan gets a takedown into half guard.
Khadan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khadan is thwarting Falcone's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone tries to kick Khadan off but Khadan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khadan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Khadan controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khadan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Falcone is now in Khadan's guard. A big mistake from Khadan there, giving up the dominant position!
Falcone trying to control but Khadan is working from the bottom.
Falcone is really struggling to control Khadan but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Khadan has his foot on Falcone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcone works his way back into a safe position though.
Odchigin Khadan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khadan trying to control the position.
Falcone passes Khadan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Falcone trying to control from half guard but Khadan is working away.
Khadan wants to control but Falcone is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Falcone decides to return to a standing position.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Khadan's shoulder, as Khadan tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Khadan misses with a looping left.

Khadan has managed to clinch.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcone controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falcone.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Falcone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone lands a hook that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.

Khadan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Falcone is trying to keep an underhook but Khadan manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Falcone kicks off Khadan and gets to his feet.
Khadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Khadan.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadan misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Falcone.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadan thuds his right hand into Falcone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khadan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khadan misses with a takedown attempt - Falcone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khadan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Falcone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
Khadan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Khadan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khadan lands an overhand right.
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Khadan counters with a straight right hand.
Khadan moves forwards but Falcone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khadan misses with an uppercut.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Falcone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Khadan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Falcone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Odchigin Khadan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Khadan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Khadan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Khadan throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Falcone lands a really nice looking cross but Khadan seems unphased.
Khadan looks for a takedown but Falcone sprawls well.
Khadan lands a jab.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Khadan.
Khadan misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Khadan.
It looked like Falcone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khadan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan slips a jab from Falcone.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadan was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Khadan. Beautiful body shot.
Khadan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
Khadan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falcone circles away quickly and effectively.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khadan moves to clinch but Falcone breaks away
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Khadan as he checks the leg kick.
Khadan misses with a left hand
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Khadan.
Khadan throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses with a low kick as Khadan jumps back.
Khadan defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Khadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Khadan misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadan throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Falcone slips under a jab from Khadan.
Nice shot by Khadan.
Nice shot by Khadan.
Khadan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khadan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Falcone's head.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Falcone misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Khadan.
Falcone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falcone throws a hook but Khadan blocks it.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khadan wants to counter with a clinch but Falcone pushes him away.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khadan connects with the punch.
Khadan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falcone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadan.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcone in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it.

Khadan clinches with his opponent.
Falcone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
Falcone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
A short right from Khadan.
Falcone lands a shoulder strike.

Khadan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Khadan is trying to get an arm triangle but Falcone is defending well.
Khadan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Falcone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Odchigin Khadan just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Khadan defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Khadan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Khadan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khadan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Khadan.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khadan.
Falcone misses with a body shot
and Khadan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khadan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Khadan misses its intended target.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone defending well as Khadan loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadan is just out of range.
Khadan defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.

Khadan moves into the clinch.
Falcone prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Falcone.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
Khadan tries to work over Falcone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadan.
A right handed body shot lands from Falcone.
Khadan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.

Khadan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khadan misses with a looping right.

Khadan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khadan prevents Falcone from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone tries to roll over but Khadan keeps him under control.
Falcone manages to get to full guard.

Falcone scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone misses with a left hand
and Khadan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falcone thinking.
Khadan scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
A big left from Falcone misses.
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcone defending well as Khadan loads up on a big left hand.
Khadan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Falcone eats them both and turns towards Khadan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Khadan lands a slapping body shot.
Khadan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone throws a leg kick which misses Khadan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khadan tries to avoid it.
Khadan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Falcone.
Nice cross by Khadan.
A lazy left from Khadan finds it's target.
Khadan throws a nice looking combination but Falcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khadan checks a low kick from Falcone.
A nice side step and Khadan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khadan misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Falcone sends Khadan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Falcone is motioning to the referee to let Khadan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Khadan is rocked!
Falcone pounces like a tiger and cracks Khadan with a vicious hook! Khadan is down but not out! Falcone follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.