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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zach Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao has chosen Charon - Sorrow Song as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Makovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makovsky throws a combination that misses
and Falcao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Makovsky.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makovsky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makovsky blocks a jab.
Falcao connects with a jab.
Makovsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Falcao!
Falcao is looking for a sweep.
Falcao keeps trying to improve his position.
Falcao sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Makovsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Makovsky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Makovsky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makovsky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Makovsky controlling his opponent.
Falcao is desperately trying to improve his position but Makovsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Makovsky with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky landing shots from mount.
Falcao tries to hold on but Makovsky pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makovsky scoring with strikes but Falcao is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao is squirming around, avoiding Makovsky's attempts to control the action.
Falcao is looking to get to half guard.
Makovsky avoids the attempt from Falcao to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky unloading with bombs!
Makovsky landing strikes from the mount.
Makovsky looking to control but Falcao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Falcao tries to lock up and control but Makovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makovsky landing punches.
Makovsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Falcao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Falcao is not content to let Makovsky control the position.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Makovsky is thwarting Falcao's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Makovsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Makovsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makovsky.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makovsky throws out the jab.
Makovsky staying out of range there.
Makovsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falcao sprawls well initially but Makovsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makovsky prevents Falcao from improving his position.
Makovsky is trying to work for a kimura but Falcao is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcao is doing well to control the position and prevent Makovsky from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao tries to roll over but Makovsky keeps him under control.
Makovsky thows a huge punch but Falcao dodges it nicely.
Makovsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcao wants to get back to full guard.
Falcao trying to control here.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Makovsky throwing shots but Falcao is blocking nicely.
Falcao gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
Makovsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Falcao has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Falcao is trying to keep Makovsky in close.
Makovsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Falcao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Falcao.
Makovsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky looking to pass the guard.
Zach Makovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcao has wrist control.
Falcao keeping moving, preventing Makovsky from controlling successfully.
Falcao wants to sweep here but Makovsky controlling him for the moment.
Falcao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Falcao looking for a sweep. Not yet Falcao, not yet.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makovsky is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Makovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcao can do to turn this around?
Makovsky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Makovsky lands a decent elbow from side control.
Falcao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Makovsky slows the pace down in half guard.
Makovsky is pressing down on Falcao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Falcao is holding on for now.
Falcao is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Makovsky jumps into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falcao manages to get back to half guard.
Falcao is refusing to be controlled, as Makovsky sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that second round.
That's time! Makovsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Makovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makovsky goes for a double leg but Falcao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falcao continues to drive forward.
Falcao misses with a low kick as Makovsky jumps back.
Falcao throws a leg kick which misses Makovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Makovsky tries to avoid it.
Makovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Falcao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Falcao duly obliges.
A lazy left from Makovsky finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Falcao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Makovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makovsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcao but Falcao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makovsky fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Makovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcao throws a leg kick which misses Makovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Makovsky tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky looks to land a combination. Falcao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makovsky.
Makovsky fails to land the takedown.
Falcao feints a counter leg kick.
Falcao punishes Makovsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Makovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
Makovsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makovsky on the side of the head.
Falcao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcao. That's going to slow Makovsky down.
Makovsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falcao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Makovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao throws a head kick that Makovsky semi-blocks.
Makovsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makovsky scores with a hook to the body. Falcao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makovsky wants to land a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
Diego Falcao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makovsky throws a right and a left that Falcao avoids nicely.
Makovsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcao. Falcao obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego Falcao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcao throws a series of strikes that have Makovsky backpedaling.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makovsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Falcao, which made it look bad.
Falcao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makovsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makovsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Makovsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky slips a straight right by Falcao.
Falcao walks into a jab.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick and Makovsky moves out of range easily.
Makovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcao.
Falcao swings for the body but Makovsky moves out of range.
Makovsky scores with a nice strike.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Makovsky.
Diego Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. Makovsky moves away and avoids it.
Falcao dodges the punch combination from Makovsky.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Makovsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makovsky with a body shot.
Makovsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcao circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makovsky.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makovsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makovsky.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Falcao takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Makovsky scores with a four punch combination!
Falcao thumps Makovsky with a low kick.
Makovsky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
Falcao throws a front kick aimed at Makovsky's knee but Makovsky avoids it well.
Falcao is looking to score with low kicks.
Makovsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zach Makovsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcao throws the left hand but Makovsky avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Falcao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makovsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Makovsky!
Zach Makovsky was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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