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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fallon comes into the arena with Between the Hammer and Anvil blaring out of the sound system. Archie Fallon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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8 - 1 - 0 |
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198 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Fallon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Meyers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fallon defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Meyers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyers is just out of range.
A jab from Fallon does it's job there.
Archie Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fallon throws a hook but Meyers blocks it.
Fallon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fallon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meyers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fallon throws a predictable looking body shot
so Meyers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fallon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyers is one step ahead there.
Meyers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fallon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon postures up.
Meyers working a defensive guard but Fallon passes into half guard.
Fallon wants to stand up but Meyers is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Meyers looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers tries to get to full guard but Fallon has control of the leg.
Meyers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fallon pulls his head out easily.
Meyers trying to control but Fallon postures up.
Fallon wants to get back to his feet.
Meyers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fallon is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fallon pulls his head out easily.
Meyers trying to control but Fallon postures up.
Meyers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fallon pulls his head out easily.
Fallon is thwarting Meyers's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Meyers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fallon is working away from the top position though.
Meyers is looking for a sweep. Fallon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meyers trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyers works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fallon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Meyers will probably get the nod.
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.
Nice body punch from Fallon.
Fallon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meyerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fallon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meyers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fallon tries to avoid it but Meyers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fallon to the ground. Fallon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meyers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fallon.
Meyers fails to land the takedown.
Fallon throws a lazy uppercut
so Meyers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fallon pulls Meyers in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyers trying to control but Fallon is working from the bottom.
Fallon controlling Meyers's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fallon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meyers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fallon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fallon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fallon!
Meyers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Meyers wants to control but Fallon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers is looking for a sweep.
Meyers can't do much from the bottom here.
Fallon stands up.
Fallon misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon lunges at Meyers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meyers's hand.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Charlie Meyers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyers shoots in but Fallon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Archie Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Meyers.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyers was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Meyers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fallon circles away.
Fallon lands with a cross.
It looks like Charlie Meyers has been cut.
Meyers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fallon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fallon prevents Meyers from improving position.
Meyers trying to control the position but Fallon is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fallon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Meyers but great work by Fallon.
Fallon wants to control but Meyers is keeping him busy.
Meyers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fallon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyers is concentrating on defense, preventing Fallon from advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meyers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fallon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Meyers working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie Meyers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charlie Meyers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meyers avoids the body shot from Fallon.
Fallon throws a right and a left that Meyers avoids nicely.
Meyers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fallon throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fallon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meyers has a takedown stuffed.
Meyers checks the leg kick.
Fallon connects with the punch.
Fallon throws an off balance right hand
and Meyers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fallon won't be happy with that.
Meyers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fallon, who protects the arm well.
Fallon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fallon tries to get out of the position.
Meyers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fallon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Meyers's guard! Nice work there by Fallon!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers is looking for a triangle here but Fallon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Meyers is looking for a sweep.
Meyers can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Meyers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fallon decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fallon wants it to stay on the feet.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyers shoots in and drives through. Fallon sprawls well.
Archie Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Meyers.
Fallon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meyers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fallon counters with a nice uppercut.
Archie Fallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fallon scores with a jab.
Meyers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meyers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meyers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fallon.
Fallon takes a swing at Meyers's ribcage but misses.
Fallon jabs Meyers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Meyers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyers tries for a takedown but Fallon circles away easily
and Fallon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meyers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon cracks Meyers with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyers moves forwards but Fallon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fallon connects with a crisp jab.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Fallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fallon throws out a powerful jab.
Meyers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fallon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Meyers somewhat.
Fallon sizes up Meyers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fallon lands a jab to the nose.
Meyers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Fallon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Meyers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fallon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meyers is rocked!
Fallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyers.
Meyers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meyers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meyers is still on wobbly legs! Can Fallon finish him?
Meyers moves away from the strike by Fallon.
Meyers seems to have recovered his senses.
Meyers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fallon punishes Meyers's body with a nice straight punch.
Fallon misses with an uppercut.
Fallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyers.
A punch combination from Fallon misses.
Fallon throws a right hand that Meyers ducks under and follows up with a left that Meyers also avoids with ease.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyers moves away.
Fallon throws a solid leg kick but Meyers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fallon.
Meyers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Archie Fallon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon throws a hook but Meyers blocks it.
Meyers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Meyers fails with a takedown attempt.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyers was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Meyers feints and as Fallon raises his hands in defense, Meyers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meyers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meyers has gone for a leg lock! Fallon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meyers's guard.
Fallon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fallon wanted to stand there but Meyers had control of the position.
Meyers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fallon defends it easily.
Meyers is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fallon rolls with it to try and escape but Meyers cranks on the arm and Fallon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Meyers!
Charlie Meyers is the new middleweight champion!
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