PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala has chosen Volga as his entrance music. Esquiva Falcao had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Falcao
vs
Takala

186 cm
29
186 lbs
15 - 1 - 0

198 cm
36
188 lbs
41 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Falcao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takala.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcao misses the target.
Takala wants to land a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
Falcao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falcao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Takala scores with a nice strike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcao 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 Takala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Falcao throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Falcao throws a chopping leg kick but Takala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Falcao walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala throws the left hand but Falcao avoids the punch easily.
Takala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Falcao momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takala.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Takala ducks down to avoid it.
Takala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takala blocks a low kick nicely.
Takala connects with a body shot that sends Falcao's belly button to the back.
Takala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Falcao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
Takala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falcao counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcao misses with a looping left.
Takala scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takala misses with a hook. Falcao ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Falcao.
Falcao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Falcao avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Falcao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takala takes one to the side of the head.
Takala scores with a jab to the head.
Takala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcao can pounce on him.
Falcao misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Takala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Falcao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takala throws a body shot but no joy.
Takala scores with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takala throws a low kick, looking for Falcao's leg but Falcao calmly moves out of range.
Takala slips under a jab.
Takala tries a head kick but it misses.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Good shot there by Takala.
Falcao thuds his shin into the meat of Takala's side.
Falcao lands with a slapping head kick.
Takala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takala blocks a jab.
Takala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takala misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Takala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takala.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala misses with a wild body shot.
Takala lands a really nice looking cross but Falcao seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takala throws a low kick, looking for Falcao's leg but Falcao calmly moves out of range.
Takala staying out of range there.
Falcao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcao connects with a right hand. Takala shakes it off.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Takala.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takala throws a shot to the body.
Takala thows a leg kick but Falcao checks it
and Falcao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takala paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Topi Takala will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Takala misses with a wild body shot.
Takala throws a nice looking combination but Falcao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Falcao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Falcao.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takala throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Topi Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Takala.
Takala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao wants to land a leg kick but Takala is out of range.
Falcao backing away here, and Takala unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Takala throws a push kick but Falcao slaps the foot to one side.
Falcao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Falcao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao lands with a nice combination. Takala backs away looking to recover.
Falcao throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takala misses with a body punch
and Takala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takala lands a leg kick that knocks Falcao off balance momentarily.
Falcao throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takala tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcao is wise to it.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Esquiva Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcao lands with a right hand.
Takala tries to score with a low kick but Falcao moves his leg out of the way.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala flicks out a counter leg kick but Falcao steps away.
Falcao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala scores with a hook to the body. Falcao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takala connects with a body shot that sends Falcao's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takala cracks the inside of Falcao's front leg.
Falcao misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takala dips to his left and cracks Falcao with an uppercut!
Falcao on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Takala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takala throws an off balance right hand
and Takala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcao avoids a kick to the body.
Takala cracks a nice hook into Falcao's ribs.
Takala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Falcao slips a jab from Takala.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
Falcao throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcao digs a good hook to Takala's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao misses with a hook.
Falcao looks to throw a body kick
and Takala counters with a leg kick.
Takala is looking to score with low kicks.
Takala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takala misses with a body shot.
Takala misses with a combination
and Falcao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takala misses with an uppercut. Falcao saw that one coming.
Falcao lands with an overhand left.
Falcao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Falcao there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Falcao misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Takala in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Takala lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takala thumps Falcao with a low kick.
Takala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcao looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcao 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 Takala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Takala misses with a hook
and Falcao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcao swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcao checks the leg kick.
Takala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falcao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A cross from Falcao lands.
Falcao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Falcao throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Takala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcao throws out the jab.
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 Esquiva Falcao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Falcao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Takala throws a head kick but Falcao moves out of range.
Takala looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
Takala throws a hook but Falcao avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Falcao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takala thumps Falcao with a low kick.
Falcao throws a low kick but Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala lands a slapping body shot.
Takala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takala. Falcao shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Falcao misses.
Falcao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takala, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Falcao misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a nice body kick.
Takala throws a leg kick
and Falcao counters with a nice body shot.
Takala misses with an uppercut.
Falcao misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takala.
Takala throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcao counters with a nice leg kick.
Takala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falcao. That did some damage!
Takala just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falcao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao checks a low kick from Takala.
Falcao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Falcao motions for Takala to come forward. Falcao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takala thinks about the counter body kick.
Takala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Falcao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Takala looks to throw a body kick
and Falcao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcao swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Takala.
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takala has time to react.
Falcao misses with a body kick.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takala cracks a nice hook into Falcao's ribs.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Falcao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takala cracks Falcao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws out a loose jab but Falcao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Falcao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Falcao duly obliges.
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!
Falcao misses with a hook
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala scores with a push kick.
Falcao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Takala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcao throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takala throws the left hand but Falcao avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takala.
Falcao lands a high kick!
Takala throws a hook to the side of Falcao's head but Falcao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Falcao takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Topi Takala really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Both fighters circling a little - Falcao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Falcao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falcao doesn't seem bothered though.
Takala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcao can pounce on him.
Falcao throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Takala throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Falcao counters with a two punch combo.

It looks like Topi Takala has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala misses with a jab to the body
and Falcao counters with a nice body shot.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takala misses the body punch
and Falcao counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takala throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala misses with an uppercut.
Falcao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takala throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takala.
Falcao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takala throws a big shot that misses.
Takala throws a leg kick
and Falcao counters with a nice kick to the body.
Takala thuds a left hand into Falcao's body.
Takala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Falcao's calf.
Takala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcao misses with a series of wild punches.
Takala throws a counter combo.
Falcao throws a low kick, looking for Takala's leg but Takala calmly moves out of range.
Falcao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Falcao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcao.
Falcao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Falcao. Falcao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Falcao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takala.
Takala blocks a leg kick.
Falcao defending well as Takala loads up on a big left hand.
Takala swings widly with a right hand
and Falcao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Falcao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takala finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcao's head.
Takala lands a leg kick that knocks Falcao off balance momentarily.
Falcao throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takala misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takala's calf.
That kick from Takala tenderised Falcao's leg. Falcao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcao.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao misses with a leg kick.
Falcao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Falcao blocks the leg kick.
Falcao cracks Takala with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takala throws a shot from downtown. Falcao moves away and avoids it.
Takala lands a leg kick that knocks Falcao off balance momentarily.
Takala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcao finds it's way round the side to connect with Takala's head.
Falcao moves out of range as Takala throws a body kick.
Takala tries to land a leg kick but Falcao saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Falcao misses.
Falcao backing away here, and Takala unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Esquiva Falcao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Topi Takala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Falcao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Falcao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcao avoids the head kick by Takala.
Nice cross by Takala.
Takala misses with an uppercut
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcao cracks the inside of Takala's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takala. That's going to slow Falcao down.
Takala throws a leg kick
letting Falcao counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao moves forwards but Takala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Takala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falcao has time to react.
Takala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcao counters with a low kick, right behind Takala 's knee.
Falcao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Takala misses the jab.
Falcao throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takala lands a jab to Falcao's midsection.
Takala lands a nice shot that snaps Falcao's head back.
Takala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Falcao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takala.
Takala thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
Falcao throws a leg kick that misses.
Takala throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range.
Takala misses with a low kick.
Falcao catches Takala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Takala.
Falcao scores with a sloppy right hand. Takala should have avoided that one.
Falcao checks a leg kick.
Falcao connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Takala tumbling to the canvas! Falcao pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Takala was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Esquiva Falcao!
Our winner, Esquiva Falcao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.