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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Balink Tarlah (ranked 2557 p4p, 1705 weight class) and Jack Falcon (ranked 333 p4p, 228 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Falcon's choice of entrance music: O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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16 - 7 - 0 |
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9 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcon.
Tarlah fails with a takedown attempt.
Falcon looks to land a combination but Tarlah avoids it well.
Falcon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Falcon swings for the body but Tarlah moves out of range.
Falcon looks to land a combination. Tarlah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
Tarlah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falcon swivels and escapes.
Falcon misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon misses with a few strikes there.
Falcon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Falcon is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon controlling the position well.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Falcon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falcon gets full guard.
Tarlah throws a strike but Falcon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Falcon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falcon lands a couple of digs.
Falcon 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcon stopping the sweep attempt from Tarlah.
Tarlah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falcon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Falcon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falcon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah keeping full guard, as Falcon tries to pass.
Falcon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Falcon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarlah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tarlah's half guard.
Falcon trying to control from half guard but Tarlah is working away.
Falcon winds up and cracks Tarlah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Falcon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tarlah defending well though.
Falcon controlling the pace.
Falcon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon thows a huge punch but Tarlah dodges it nicely.
Tarlah is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Falcon jumps into side control!
Tarlah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falcon with the ground and pound but Tarlah regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Falcon passes into side control, despite Tarlah's attempt to control the position.
Falcon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Falcon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Falcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlah keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Falcon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tarlah tries to clinch up but Falcon circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcon tries to clinch but Tarlah is having none of it.
Falcon lands with a shot to the body.
Falcon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Tarlah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Falcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Falcon!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Falcon controls the pace.
Tarlah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcon.
Tarlah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcon.
Tarlah pulls Falcon in close to prevent any damage.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Falcon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Falcon trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Falcon throws an elbow that misses. Tarlah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Falcon's guard. Nice move by Tarlah!
Tarlah trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
Falcon keeping full guard, as Tarlah tries to pass.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlah is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Tarlah postures up.
Tarlah trying to control but Falcon is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tarlah not doing much here.
Falcon taking some punishment here, with Tarlah in his half guard.
Tarlah working the head and body with strikes.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tarlah working over Falcon with some ground and pound. Falcon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon is trying to maintain the position but Tarlah is very close to passing his half guard.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Falcon to regain full guard.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah throws a strike but Falcon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tarlah seems keen to control Falcon's posture.
Tarlah continues to stall.
Falcon throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Falcon.
Falcon throws a leg kick but Tarlah checks it.
Falcon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcon misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcon misses the target.
Falcon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tarlah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcon throws out the jab.
Tarlah feinted with a counter takedown.
Tarlah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarlah goes for a double leg but Falcon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falcon continues to drive forward.
Falcon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Falcon throws out a counter right but Tarlah avoids it with no problem.
Falcon misses with a looping right.
Falcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlah manages to avoid it.
Tarlah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tarlah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tarlah missing with a left hand there. Falcon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah tries to counter with a takedown but Falcon is quick to defend against it.
Falcon scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tarlah.
Falcon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tarlah counters with a single leg into guard. Falcon didn't expect that.
Falcon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Falcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Falcon!
Jack Falcon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falcon content to stall in guard here.
Falcon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falcon throwing strikes but missing.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon is continuing to stall.
Falcon trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Falcon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Falcon!
Falcon is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah misses with the ground and pound.
Tarlah fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Falcon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tarlah working away.
Falcon tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah lands a nice forearm strike.
Falcon can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Falcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Falcon 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Falcon!
Jack Falcon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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