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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Falcone (ranked 45 p4p, 70 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 8 p4p, 12 weight class). Falcone comes into the arena with Goodfellas - long take restaurant scene blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 21 - 4 - 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 33 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Newton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newton is looking to clinch.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Falcone's head back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Falcone.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Newton misses with a body shot
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Falcone's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Newton checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Falcone on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falcone tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falcone to the ground. Falcone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Newton showed some decent athleticism there.
Falcone is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Falcone wants to sweep but no luck.
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Falcone wants to stand and escape but Newton is having none of it.
Falcone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newton manages to get himself to full guard.
Falcone wants to get up but he can't break Newton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Falcone stands up and waves to Newton to follow him.
Newton instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Falcone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Newton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Falcone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcone breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Falcone throws the kick towards the body but Newton avoids it.
Newton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton lands the left hand.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Falcone moved out of range nicely.
Falcone lands a jab to the nose.
Newton moves away from the strike by Falcone.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Falcone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton cracks Falcone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcone is looking to slow Newton down with leg kicks.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Falcone defends it well.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Falcone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falcone sprawls well initially but Newton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Newton wants to pass to mount but Falcone is defending the position.
Falcone is trying to control but can't.
Falcone has his hands clasped together around Newton's back. He's all about the action.
Falcone is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Falcone gets full guard.
Falcone has his hands on Newton's head, controlling the position.
Falcone wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Falcone controlling Newton's posture.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Falcone dives on top into guard.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newton moves away from the strike by Falcone.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newton checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Falcone. Newton shrugs it off though.
Falcone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Falcone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Newton scores with the left hand. Falcone knows he should have avoided that one.
Newton throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Newton. That snapped Falcone's head back.
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!
Falcone throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Falcone tries to sprawl but Newton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Falcone is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Falcone is trying to stand.
Falcone tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Falcone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falcone has his hands on Newton's head, controlling the position.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is pushing down on Falcone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Falcone is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Falcone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Falcone.
Falcone wants to get back to his feet but Newton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Newton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Falcone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newton, into his guard.
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone looking to pass the guard.
Newton working for a triangle but Falcone defends it easily.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet.
Falcone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Falcone pushes his legs off easily.
Newton keeping full guard, as Falcone tries to pass.
Falcone trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Falcone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
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.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Falcone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Newton's guard.
Newton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Falcone controls the pace.
Newton 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.
Falcone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Newton 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcone tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Falcone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Falcone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Newton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Falcone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Falcone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Falcone's head back.
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newton throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newton is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone tried to counter with a leg kick but Newton avoided it.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Falcone slips a straight right by Newton.
Falcone throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton lands a nice hook to Falcone's body. Falcone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Falcone throws a chopping leg kick but Newton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Falcone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newton just manages to avoid it.
Newton scores with a decent looking hook.
Newton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Falcone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Falcone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone moves into full guard.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Falcone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Falcone manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Falcone's guard.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falcone is keeping the position for now.
Newton keeps trying to improve his position.
Falcone wants to stand but Newton is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Falcone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Falcone looking to pass the guard.
Falcone wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Falcone pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falcone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Falcone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton wants to sweep here but Falcone controlling him for the moment.
Falcone controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcone is aware though and is defending well.
Newton trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Newton really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Newton clinches with his opponent.
Falcone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Newton.
Falcone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton lands the left hand.
Falcone with a nice cross.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Newton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Falcone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Falcone throws a low kick but Newton avoids it.
Newton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcone in his tracks.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Newton looking to score a takedown here. Falcone is defending well but Newton drives through and ends up in Falcone's guard.
Falcone is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Falcone digs a right hand underneath Newton's ribcage. Newton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Falcone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a left to the body.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Newton.
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Newton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Falcone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Falcone regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falcone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Falcone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton pushing down on Falcone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone trying to control from the bottom.
Falcone is looking to improve his position.
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anthony Falcone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newton is working for a kimura here but Falcone manages to reverse the position and he's now in Newton's guard.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Falcone pushes his legs off easily.
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcone is aware though and is defending well.
Falcone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Falcone passes Newton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falcone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Falcone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Falcone is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Falcone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Falcone's back!
Falcone tries to break free.
Newton is looking for the choke from the back position but Falcone is controlling his hands well.
Falcone trying to control the hands but Newton won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Falcone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newton finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcone's head.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newton throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone works Newton's body with a nice hook.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Falcone - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Falcone's belly button to the back.
Newton misses with a looping right.
Newton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Falcone scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Newton there.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Falcone's head back.
Falcone swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton blocks the body kick.
Falcone throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Falcone ducks right into an uppercut from Newton.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton lands a nice hook to Falcone's body. Falcone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Falcone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcone finds it's way round the side to connect with Newton's head.
Newton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Falcone bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Falcone moves away from the strike by Newton.
Newton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Falcone is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Falcone counters with a low kick, right behind Newton 's knee.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Falcone is looking to slow Newton down with leg kicks.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Newton is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it.
Falcone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Falcone's shoulder, as Falcone tries to avoid the shot.
Newton fails to land the takedown.
Newton has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton working aggressively here.
Falcone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falcone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falcone pushes Newton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falcone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newton lands a body punch.
Falcone breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton has Falcone up against the cage in a clinch.
Newton lands a right hand.
Falcone manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falcone doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone tries to land a leg kick but Newton saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Falcone.
I think Falcone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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