Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falco, as that shot connected.
Pencil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pencil misses the shot to the body.
Pencil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pencil looks for the body kick but Falco saw that one coming.
Falco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pencil.
Pencil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Falco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falco moves out of range of the leg kick from Pencil.
Falco lands a nice hook to Pencil's body. Pencil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pencil throws a head kick that misses.
Max Falco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pencil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pencil. Falco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falco attempts a counter takedown but Pencil avoids it well and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Falco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Falco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pencil sprawls and moves away.
Falco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pencil has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pencil slips under a jab.
Falco connects with a body shot.#T1#
Falco misses with a hook to the body
and Pencil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Falco is looking to wear down Pencil with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pencil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falco.
Falco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pencil swinging wildly here.
Falco missing with a left hand there. Pencil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pencil counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pencil throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Max Falco has been cut.
Falco takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pencil throws a hook but Falco avoids it easily.
Falco throws a lazy uppercut
and Pencil counters with a three punch combo that has Falco backing up. Falco nods at Pencil to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Falco moves away from the strike by Pencil.
Pencil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Falco throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Pencil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falco attempts a counter takedown but Pencil avoids it well and moves away.
Falco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pencil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pencil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falco cracks Pencil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falco misses with a body shot
and Pencil counters with a huge left! Falco is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pencil isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Falco from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pencil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wooden Pencil!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wooden Pencil waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DUEL194 Wrexham v Experiment
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Da Rocha misses with a series of wild punches.
Falco feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Rocha misses the target.
Falco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Da Rocha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Da Rocha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Max Falco has been cut.
Falco misses with a body shot
and Falco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falco misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Da Rocha counters with a nice right hand that sends Falco toppling to the canvas! Falco scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Da Rocha finish him?!#ROC2#
Falco is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Rocha closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Falco out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!

Event: DFN#56 Fakiiri vs Napoleon
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Falco. Sight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sight wants to clinch up but Falco keeps it at a distance.
Sight throws a looping overhand right but Falco ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Sight.
Falco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falco tries to counter with a takedown but Sight is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sight.
Falco misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Sight gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Falco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco looking to sit in guard and control but Sight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Falco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sight manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Falco advances position into side control!#SUB#
Falco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Falco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sight, who protects the arm well.
Sight is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Falco is controlling him well.
Falco trying to control the action but Sight is working from the bottom.
Sight tries to escape but Falco is in control. #T2#
Sight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Falco slows the pace down. #SUB#
Falco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Falco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Falco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sight, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Falco controls the position.
Sight is not content to let Falco control the position. #SUB#
Falco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Falco taking a breather here.
Sight is not content to let Falco control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Falco controlling from side mount.
Sight is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sight being controlled for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falco has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Falco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Sight does no damage.
Falco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paul Sight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sight can do to turn this around?
Sight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falco.
Sight scores with a nice head shot.
Sight tries to clinch but Falco is having none of it.
Falco cracks Sight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Falco fails with the takedown
and Sight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sight misses with a low kick as Falco jumps back.
Sight lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falco throws a body shot but no joy.
Falco moves out of range of the strikes.
Sight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Sight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falco circles away quickly and effectively.
Falco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sight.
No joy there for Sight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sight manages to avoid it.
Falco is looking to wear down Sight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Falco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falco lands the left hand.
Falco misses with a wild body shot.
Sight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Falco.
Falco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Falco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Falco.
Sight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Sight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Falco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sight scrambles back to his feet.
Falco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sight to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Falco tests Sight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falco throws a jab when Sight was well out of range.
Falco sets himself, and Sight steps forward looking for the clinch! Falco avoids it this time.
Sight throws a right and a left that Falco avoids nicely.
Falco attempts a counter takedown but Sight avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Falco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sight is wriggling around but Falco manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Falco is pressing down on Sight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sight is holding on for now.
Falco is trying to control. Sight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Falco stops Sight from getting back to his feet.
Falco trying to control from half guard but Sight is working away. #T3#
Falco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Falco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sight sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Falco in particular looking to stall.
Falco trying to control from Sight's half guard. Sight has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Falco slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Falco is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Sight as he works his way to full guard.
Sight is wriggling around but Falco manages to pass to half guard. #T4#
Falco trying to control from half guard but Sight is working away.
Falco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sight wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Falco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Falco stops Sight from getting back to his 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 Max Falco will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Sight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falco misses with a hook. Sight ducked under it nicely.
Sight lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Falco has been cut.
Falco looks to score with a jab to the body but Sight is just out of range.
Falco swings widly with a right hand
and Sight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sight circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sight throws a nice looking combination but Falco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Falco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sight scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Falco there.
Sight walks into a jab.
A combination from Sight does no damage.
Falco stuffs the takedown attempt from Sight. Sight gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Sight tries to sprawl but Falco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB#
Falco is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Falco works his way into full mount!
Falco trying to control but Sight is having none of it.
Falco with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Falco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Max Falco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Falco moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sight has worked his arm free - good work by Sight!
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sight keeps working. #SUB#
Falco is trying to get an arm triangle but Sight is defending well.
Falco staying calm.#T3#
Falco tries to advance to mount but Sight denies him. #SUB#
Falco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sight has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Falco but great work by Sight.
Falco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sight off and has taken his back!
Sight trying to get back to his feet but Falco is in full control for now.
Sight is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Falco.
Max Falco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sight defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Falco is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sight defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Sight is trying to get back to his feet but Falco has full control of the position and if anything, Sight has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sight prevents Falco from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Sight is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Falco manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Falco!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Max Falco made sure he mentioned Thomspon 90%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DARE 67
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Falco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Falco.
Jackson 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.
Falco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Falco as he jumps to the side.
Jackson misses the jab.#TD2#
Falco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson controlling the position well.
Falco uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Jackson tries to hold on but Falco postures up.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Falco's attempts to control the action.
Falco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Falco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falco is looking to work his way around to Jackson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Falco isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Falco is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Falco tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Falco is looking to take Jackson's back but instead Jackson gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T3#
Jackson won't allow Falco to pass to mount.
Well, if Falco 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.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Falco pushes his legs off easily.
Falco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falco passes Jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Falco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Falco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Falco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Falco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson trying to control but Falco postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Falco in particular looking to stall.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Falco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Falco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falco slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Falco or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Falco jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Falco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Falco's half guard.
Falco is trying to get back to full guard.
Falco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Falco wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Falco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falco sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Falco is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Falco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Falco looking to control.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Falco's head.#SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Falco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Falco keeping hold of Jackson's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Falco actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Falco is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Falco tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Falco defending well though.
Max Falco has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Falco is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Jackson. #CUT#
It looks like Max Falco has been cut.
Falco is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Falco is working away.
Falco is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falco sees it coming and defends easily.
Falco is trying to get back to full guard.
Falco is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Falco is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Falco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson. #SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Falco is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Falco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Falco is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamden Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Falco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falco tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falco to the ground. Falco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Falco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falco tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falco to the ground. Falco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Falco tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Falco connects with a single shot there.
Jackson dives in and grabs Falco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Falco pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamden Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falco scores with a body shot.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Falco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Falco has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Falco is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Falco wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Falco is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well. #SUB#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Falco trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Still in half guard, Falco seems content to control.
Falco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Falco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Falco trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Falco in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Falco preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Falco defends easily.
Jackson is trying to keep Falco in close.
Falco slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Falco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falco trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Falco trying to work for an americana but Jackson has managed to regain full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Falco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Falco!
Max Falco made sure to mention his sponsor, Thomspon 90% in his post fight interview.
Kamden Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'.

Event: RS 177
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Falco tries to clinch up.
McClain catches Falco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Max Falco has been cut.
McClain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falcos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Falco misses with a looping right.
Falco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClain manages to avoid it.
As Falco tries to get set, McClain tries to push him back and clinch up but Falco manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from McClain.
Falco wants to counter the offense by McClain and move into the clinch position.
A lazy left from McClain finds it's target.
McClain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Falco is looking to clinch but McClain is avoiding it.
Falco tries to clinch but McClain is having none of it.
Falco swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and McClain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco is trying to pull guard but McClain has him pressed against the cage.
Falco effectively controlling the action here.
McClain swings wildly with an uppercut but Falco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClain blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Falco slows down the pace here.
Falco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Falco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falco tries to work over McClain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Falco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McClain presses Falco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McClain throws a punch but it's blocked by Falco.
Falco blocking some punches.
Falco misses with a hook to the ribs.
McClain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for McClain to work.
McClain being controlled against the cage.
I was talking to McClain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McClain blocks an uppercut. #T2#
McClain misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from McClain.
Falco misses with a punch on the inside.
McClain lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Falco to work.
Falco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McClain misses with the head strike.
Falco blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McClain.
McClain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falco backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Falco fails to land.
McClain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Falco is rocked!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Falco is still on wobbly legs! Can McClain finish him?
McClain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McClain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClain working aggressively here.
McClain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falco looks winded!
McClain lands a big right hand that drops Falco! The killer instinct kicks in and McClain finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McClain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan McClain!
Dan McClain retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Dan McClain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RS 170 Unforgiven
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Falco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazaryan.
Falco just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Falco misses with a double jab.
Nazaryan walks into a straight right hand from Falco.
Max Falco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nazaryan.
Falco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Falco gets a clinch.
Nazaryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Falco after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebouh Nazaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazaryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Falco leaves Nazaryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falco.#T1#
No joy there for Falco, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Falco has Nazaryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Nazaryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Falco after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Falco as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Falco turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Falco manages to end up in side control.
Falco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Falco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nazaryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Falco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nazaryan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nazaryan tries to buck Falco off but Falco is having none of it.
Falco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Falco is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nazaryan's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Falco works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee asks Falco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Falco prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Falco tries for a kimura but Nazaryan is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Nazaryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nazaryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Falco off and has taken his back!
Falco surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Falco preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nazaryan. #SUB#
Nazaryan is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Falco's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Falco just trying to survive but Nazaryan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Nazaryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Falco surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Nazaryan doesn't have the hooks in and Falco manages to turn into his guard.
Falco 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.
Falco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Falco stands and throws Nazaryan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Nazaryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Falco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nazaryan manages to get back to half guard.
Nazaryan wants to get back to full guard.
Falco moves nicely into side control.
Nazaryan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Falco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nazaryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Falco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Falco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Falco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nazaryan, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Falco dominated that round.
That's time! Nazaryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nazaryan tries to clinch up but Falco circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazaryan tries to clinch there but Falco circles away.
Falco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.#TD2#
Falco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Falco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nazaryan is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco content to control rather than advance.
Nazaryan tries to get to full guard but Falco has control of the leg. #T1#
Falco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nazaryan!
Nazaryan is working to get back to half guard.
Falco manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nazaryan to take his back!#SUB2#
Nazaryan showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Falco is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nazaryan is defending well though. Falco let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Falco controlling the positon.
Nazaryan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Nazaryan right now. #T2##SUB2#
Nazaryan fending off the submission attempt from Falco. #SUB2#
Falco is looking for the choke from the back position but Nazaryan is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan rolls, trying to escape but Falco keeps control of the position.
Falco looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Nazaryan tries to escape but Falco has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Falco is persistently looking for the submission but Nazaryan is defending it well. #SUB2#
Nazaryan fending off the submission attempt from Falco. #SUB2#
Falco is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T3#
Good control from Falco.#SUB2#
Falco is working for a rear naked choke. Nazaryan is not defending it well and Falco has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Nazaryan refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Nazaryan's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Falco!
Max Falco really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Power Matrix Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RS 168 Warrior's Pride
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Falco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Schultz has knocked Falco down with a huge combo! Schultz steps away and waves a wobbly Falco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Falco is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Max Falco has been cut.
Falco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schultz.
Falco is still on wobbly legs! Can Schultz finish him?
Falco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schultz. Schultz obviously looking to wear him down.
Falco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Falco gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dave Schultz!

Event: RS 162 Happy New Year
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Apollo slips a straight right by Falco.#CL2#
Apollo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Apollo breaks the clinch.
Apollo doesn't manage to clinch there - Falco circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Falco misses its target.
Falco fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Apollo has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Apollo manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Apollo has managed to clinch. #TD#
Falco has Apollo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Falco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Apollo tumbling to the mat - Falco dives into Apollo's guard.
Falco works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Falco is working for a kimura but Apollo is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Falco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Apollo defends it well.
Apollo is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Falco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Apollo pushes Falco off looking to stand but Falco dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Falco seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Falco is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Falco wants to pass the guard but Apollo is defending well.
Falco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Apollo is trying to control but can't.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Falco is controlling well.
Apollo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Apollo is defending against the submission attempts here by Falco. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Apollo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Falco passes to side control. #SUB#
Falco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Apollo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Falco but great work by Apollo.
Falco struggling a bit here.
Falco gets back to half guard.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falco keeps working. #SUB#
Falco has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Apollo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Apollo!
Falco tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Falco regains half guard.
Falco tries to get to full guard but Apollo has control of the leg.
Falco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Apollo is working away from the top position though.
Apollo prevents Falco from improving his position.
Falco gets full guard.
Apollo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falco can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Max Falco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Falco throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Falco throws a hook but Apollo avoids it easily.
Apollo is looking to clinch but Falco is avoiding it.
Falco tests Apollo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falco keeps the fight on the outside.
Apollo is looking to clinch.
Apollo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Apollo has Falco up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Apollo lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falco wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Falco has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Apollo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Falco has tightened it up now! Apollo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Falco!
After the big win, Max Falco made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Power Matrix Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RS 159 Full Of Rage
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Falco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Falco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falco.
Max Falco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Falco closes the distance and clinches.
Falco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Le just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Falco decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le is one step ahead there.
Falco will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Le controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Le is sitting in close to Falco's body. Falco has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Le is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Le is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Falco.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Falco!
Max Falco managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

Event: RS 156 Sick With It
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##CL#
Zidane rushes Falco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Zidane turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zidane manages to end up in side control.
Falco wants to control but Zidane postures up.
Falco avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zidane.
Zidane throws a strike aimed at the side of Falco's head but Falco avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zidane is nestled in close to Falco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Falco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zidane.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zidane looking to sit in guard and control but Falco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zidane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zidane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falco is one step ahead there. #T1#
Falco throwing strikes but missing.
Falco wants to control from the top but Zidane keeps moving.
Zidane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falco on the ground.
Falco stopping the sweep attempt from Zidane.
Falco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zidane looking for a sweep. Not yet Zidane, not yet.
Zidane is working hard here to advance position.
Zidane working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zidane seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zidane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falco throwing strikes from guard but Zidane blocks nicely.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zidane wants to sweep but no luck.
Zidane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zidane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Falco jabs Zidane right on the nose. Zidane blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Zidane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falco sprawls well initially but Zidane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Falco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zidane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zidane's back!
Zidane avoids the strikes from Falco.
Falco controlling well, preventing Zidane from escaping the position.
Zidane covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3#
Falco gets his hands free as Zidane looks to control.
Falco misses with punches from the back.
Zidane is keeping busy.
Falco is landing with strikes. Zidane can't take much more of this.
Zidane staying busy and making it hard for Falco to control.
Zidane covering up well and avoiding damage.
Falco has the hooks in. Zidane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Falco punches the canvas rather than the man.
Falco punches the canvas rather than the man.
Zidane tries to roll but Falco sticks to his back.
Falco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Good control from Falco.#T4#
Even with his hooks in, Falco manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Falco misses with a punch to the head.
Falco keeps control of the position as Zidane tries to break free.
Zidane covering up well under a series of strikes from Falco.
Falco throws strikes from the back but Zidane rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Zidane.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Falco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Falco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Falco will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Falco cracks Zidane with an open hand slap.
Falco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Zidane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Falco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Falco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zidane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco seems keen to control Zidane's posture.
Zidane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#
It looks like Max Falco has been cut.
Falco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zidane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Zidane throwing strikes but missing.
Falco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zidane working some strikes from top position.
Zidane throws a big right hand that misses.
Zidane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Falco's head.
Zidane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Falco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zidane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Falco controls Zidane momentarily but Zidane frees himself.
Falco looking for a sweep. Not yet Falco, not yet. #T2#
Falco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zidane preventing the sweep.
Zidane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Falco working for a triangle but Zidane defends it easily.
Falco looking to control.
Zidane is in close to Falco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zidane lands a couple of digs.
Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Zidane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falco works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Falco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zidane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zidane postures up in Falco's guard and throws a big left but Falco blocks it. #SUB2#
Falco looking for a guillotine here but Zidane defends easily.
Zidane scoring with some ground and pound.
Zidane won't allow Falco to sweep him here.
Zidane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zidane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Zarko Zidane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zidane keeping moving, preventing Falco from controlling successfully.
Falco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Falco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falco advances to half guard.
Zidane is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zidane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zidane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zarko Zidane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Falco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Falco cracks Zidane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falco connects with a looping right hand.
Falco throws a jab but it's blocked by Zidane.
Falco throws out a powerful jab.
Falco throws a shot from downtown. Zidane moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Zidane gets a double leg takedown into Falco's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco is trying to control the position but Zidane postures up.
Zidane works over Falco with some ground and pound from guard.
Falco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zidane.
Falco wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zidane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Falco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Falco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zidane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zidane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zidane has control of Falco's left arm, preventing Falco from doing any damage.
Falco is looking to work some ground and pound but Zidane has wrist control.
Zidane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Falco is trying to control the position but Zidane postures up. #T2#
Zidane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zidane wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zidane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zidane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Max Falco's cut even more.
Falco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zidane wants to improve his position but instead Falco has moved into half guard.
Zidane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Falco.
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zidane keeps working.
Zidane wants to improve his position but Falco is controlling well. #T3#
Falco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zidane's head.
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zidane keeps working.
Zidane is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
Zidane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Falco wants to work for an arm triangle but Zidane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zidane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falco.
Falco trying to control from half guard but Zidane is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Falco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falco misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Zidane drives through and clinches with Falco against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Zidane has picked Falco up - he's going for a ride! Zidane dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zidane connects with a nice short shot to Falco's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Falco.
I think Falco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Max Falco!

Event: RS 151 Brutal Intentions
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Falco throws a jab when Bohn was well out of range.
Bohn throws a series of punches but Falco moves out of range.
Falco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bohn throwing a counter right hand but Falco manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bohn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Falco keeping hold of Bohn's head, controlling as best he can.
Bohn wants to stand up but Falco has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Falco controlling the position for now.
Bohn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falco on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Falco.#T1#
Falco with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Bohn misses with a head shot. Falco uses the momentum to regain guard.
Falco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Falco controlling the action here.
Falco not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Falco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falco not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bohn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Falco.
Falco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Falco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Falco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bohn throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Falco manages to pass to side control.
Falco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Falco throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Falco tries for a kimura but Bohn is defending well. #T3#
Falco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bohn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Falco.
Bohn is trying to get back to half guard.
Falco tries to score with some ground and pound. Bohn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falco tries to score with some ground and pound. Bohn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Falco throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Falco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bohn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bohn dodges the ground and pound from Falco.#T4#
Falco controlling the position.
Falco throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Falco throws a strike aimed at the side of Bohn's head but Bohn avoids it well.
Bohn is looking for a sweep.
Falco misses with the ground and pound.
Bohn tries to bench press Falco off him but Falco keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falco just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Falco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bohn, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Bohn's face as Falco controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Falco dominated that 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.
#R2#
Falco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bohn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bohn moves out of range of the strikes.
Bohn tries to close the distance and clinch but Falco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bohn throws out a loose jab but Falco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falco looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohn is just out of range.
Bohn tries a head kick but it misses.
Falco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bohn.
Falco circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Falco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falco missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Falco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Falco is trying to work for a kimura but Bohn is defending well. #T1#
Falco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bohn's head.
Falco throwing shots but Bohn is blocking nicely.
Falco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Falco throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Falco throws some wild stikes that Bohn manages to avoid easily.
Falco content just to control the position here.
Falco thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Falco with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Bohn is rocked!
Bohn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bohn takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Falco's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Falco!

Event: RS Friday Fight Night VI
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Budko throws a right hand that Falco ducks under and follows up with a left that Falco also avoids with ease.#TD#
Falco fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Budko to the ground. Falco is now in Budko's guard.
Falco is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Budko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Budko wants to stand up but Falco is controlling him.
Falco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Budko wants to get back to his feet but Falco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Falco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falco wants to control from the top but Budko keeps moving.
Falco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Falco won't allow Budko to sweep him here. #T1#
Falco wants to control from the top but Budko keeps moving.
Falco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Budko is looking to stand up but Falco isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Falco won't allow Budko to sweep him here.
Budko working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Budko forces Falco back against the cage and clinches.
Falco tries to stall but Budko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Falco jumps guard but Budko stands there with Falco around his waist. Falco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Budko keeps control of Falco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Budko doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Budko lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Budko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Budko avoids the body shot from Falco.
Budko tries to clinch there but Falco circles away.
Budko tries to clinch but Falco moves out of range.
Falco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budko moves away.
Budko scores with a hook.#TD#
Falco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Budko to the mat! Budko manages to get full guard.
Falco throwing strikes from guard but Budko blocks nicely.
Falco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falco postures up and lands a big shot to Budko's brow.
Falco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falco 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.
Budko wants to get back to his feet but Falco is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Falco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Budko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Budko working a defensive guard but Falco passes into half guard. #ES2#
Budko pushes Falco off and gets back to his feet.
Falco misses the body punch
and Budko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Budko wants to clinch.#TD#
Falco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Budko tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Budko tries to hold on but Falco pushes him away. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budko blocking the ground and pound.
Falco is landing with some decent strikes but Budko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Falco avoids the attempt from Budko to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falco throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Budko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Falco there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Falco thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Budko is trying desperately to improve position.
Budko wants to get back to his feet.
Budko wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Falco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Falco dominated that 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.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Budko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falco tries to counter with a takedown but Budko is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Budko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Falco's guard.
Falco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Budko.
Falco trying to strike off his back.
Budko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Budko wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving.
Falco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Falco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Falco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Budko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Budko trying to keep a closed guard but Falco is proving a slippery customer.
Falco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falco controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Falco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Budko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Falco, into his guard. #REVB#
Budko postures up in Falco's guard and throws a big left but Falco blocks it. #SUB#
Falco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Budko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Falco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Budko trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falco is pulling down on Budko's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Budko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Falco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Falco has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Budko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falco.
Falco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Budko keeping moving, preventing Falco from controlling successfully.
Budko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Budko wants to stand and escape but Falco is having none of it.
Falco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Falco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Budko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Falco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Budko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Budko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Budko trying to keep a closed guard but Falco is proving a slippery customer.
Budko wants to get back to his feet but Falco is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ivan Budko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Budko feints a jab promting Falco to slip. Budko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Falco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Budko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Budko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Budko.
Ivan Budko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falco throws an off balance right hand
and Budko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budko lands a jab to Falco's midsection.#TD2#
Budko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Falco's guard.
Falco pulls Budko in close to prevent any damage.
Max Falco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Budko wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving.
Falco has control of Budko's left arm, preventing Budko from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Budko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Budko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot by Budko.#TD#
Budko gets caught napping as Falco dives in and scores a takedown. Budko manages to retain guard.
Budko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falco.
Falco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Budko wants to stand but Falco is controlling the position.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Budko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Falco is controlling him.
Falco looking to pass the guard.
Falco sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Budko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Budko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Budko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Falco throwing strikes but missing.
Budko wants to stand but Falco is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Falco throws a hook but Budko avoids it easily.#TD2#
Budko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Falco misses with a strike from the bottom.
Falco regains half guard.#T2#
Falco throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Budko looks to land a strike but Falco avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Budko trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Budko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Budko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Falco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Falco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Falco throws a big right hand that misses.
Budko wants to stand up but Falco is controlling him. #T3#
Falco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Budko working a defensive guard here.
Falco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Budko trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Falco moves forwards but Budko connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Budko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Budko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falco wants to sweep but no luck.
Falco trying to control the position here.
Falco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falco is controlling Budko's posture.
Budko throws a big elbow that misses.
Budko trying to control but Falco is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Budko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falco paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Budko.
I think Budko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ivan Budko!
Ivan Budko took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: RS Friday Fight Night II
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Falco throws a leg kick but Moore moved away.
Falco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moore is out of range and Falco settles back down. #TD2#
Moore shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falco is trying to defend but Moore finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Falco is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Falco looking for submissions off his back.
Falco trying to hold on to Moore's head to control him but Moore postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco wants to get back to full guard.
Falco trying to control but Moore postures up.
Falco regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Falco pulls Moore in close to prevent any damage.
Moore tries to stand but Falco is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Falco is looking for a triangle here but Moore uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Falco is trying to improve his position.
Falco sneaks back into half guard.
Moore moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Falco. #T2##SUB2#
Moore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Falco tries to improve position but can't.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Falco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Falco trying to get back to full guard but Moore takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Falco regains half guard.
Falco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moore's back!#T3#
Good control from Falco.
Moore trying to control the hands but Falco won't let him.
Falco is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Falco is cranking Moore's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Moore! He's tightened the choke and Moore is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Falco!

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