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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schilling's entrance music is Sweet Caroline-Neil Diamond. A fine choice. Diego Falcao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 cm
33
148 lbs
13 - 15 - 2 |
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163 cm
27
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Schilling! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Falcao! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schilling shoots in but no luck this time. Falcao steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Falcao scores with a nice right hand.
Falcao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nice sprawl there from Falcao as Schilling shoots in. We've been hearing reports that Schilling has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Falcao tries to bum rush Schilling with a series of wild strikes but Schilling uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Schilling swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcao. Falcao misses with a series of wild punches.
Schilling appears to be looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Falcao has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falcao. Schilling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Schilling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schilling drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Falcao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schilling has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Falcao after a bit of a struggle. Falcao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Schilling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falcao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schilling has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Falcao after a bit of a struggle. Falcao working aggressively here.
Schilling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Falcao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Schilling has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Falcao regains guard immediately. Falcao has his hands on Schilling's head, controlling the position. Schilling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Falcao keeping moving, preventing Schilling from controlling successfully. Falcao wants to sweep here but Schilling controlling him for the moment. Falcao pushes a forearm under Schilling's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Schilling is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Falcao!
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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
RATING
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