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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Falk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moyses Flamengo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falk comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - But Tonight We Dance. Johan Falk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Moyses Flamengo's chin.
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197 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johan Falk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moyses Flamengo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falk shoots in and bounces Flamengo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Falk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flamengo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falk gets to his feet - Flamengo follows without any prompting.
Flamengo has his takedown stuffed
and Falk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falk is looking to advance position but Flamengo won't allow it.
Flamengo tries to roll over but Falk keeps him under control.
Falk wants to work for an arm triangle but Flamengo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Falk is going to stand back up.
Falk is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Flamengo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Falk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Flamengo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Falk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flamengo tries for a takedown but Falk circles away easily
and Falk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Flamengo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Falk takes a swing at Flamengo's ribcage but misses.
Johan Falk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falk tries a head kick but it misses.
Flamengo wants to clinch but Falk slips to the side
and Falk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Falk content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falk is working Flamengo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Falk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Falk won't allow Flamengo to sweep him here.
Falk tries to free his leg and advance position but Flamengo is retaining full guard.
Falk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falk passes into half guard.
Falk is trying to work for a kimura but Flamengo is defending well.
Falk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flamengo gets full guard.
Falk looking to pass the guard.
Flamengo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Falk is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Flamengo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Falk's back instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I really don't envy Falk right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Falk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Falk fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Falk.
Falk tries a head kick but it misses.
Flamengo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flamengo's guard.
Flamengo trying to control the position.
Flamengo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falk is aware though and is defending well.
Falk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flamengo is breathing heavily.
Flamengo keeping full guard, as Falk tries to pass.
Falk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johan Falk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Falk lands in his opponent's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Falk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Flamengo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Falk 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.
Falk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flamengo has his takedown stuffed
and Falk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Falk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flamengo is looking for a triangle here but Falk uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Falk staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Johan Falk just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Flamengo shoots and misses
and Falk counters with a nice body shot.
Johan Falk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moyses Flamengo.
Nice uppercut lands for Falk. That snapped Flamengo's head back.
Falk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Falk slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flamengo is looking for a sweep. Falk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Falk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Falk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flamengo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flamengo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falk controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Falk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Flamengo has his takedown stuffed
and Falk counters with a nice body shot.
Falk is looking to wear down Flamengo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Flamengo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flamengo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flamengo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flamengo was covering up waiting for the punch and Falk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Falk pushes down on Flamengo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Falk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Flamengo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamengo is defending against the submission attempts here by Falk.
Falk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Flamengo actively working from the bottom here.
Falk controlling the pace.
Falk trying to pass the guard but Flamengo defending well.
Flamengo looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falk controlling the action here.
Flamengo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Falk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Flamengo looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Johan Falk just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Falk works Flamengo's body with a nice hook.
Moyses Flamengo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falk works over Flamengo's head and body with a nice combination.
Falk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flamengo's head.
Falk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flamengo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falk throws a chopping leg kick but Flamengo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flamengo shoots and misses
and Falk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flamengo's knee momentarily.
Flamengo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Falk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johan Falk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flamengo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Falk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Falk!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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