Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 43: Ihantala v Meat Boy
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Falcone works the jab nicely.
Falcone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heights now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Falcone lands with a good body shot.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heights dodges the punch combination from Falcone.
Heights throws out a counter right but Falcone avoids it with no problem.
Heights slips under a jab from Falcone.
Heights walks into a stiff left hand from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a takedown attempt
and Heights counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Falcone connects with a solid leg kick.
Falcone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heights slips a straight right by Falcone.
Falcone pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Falcone swings widly with a right hand
and Heights counters with a nice leg kick.
Heights blocks the body kick.
Heights has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heights is looking to clinch.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heights misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone lands a lovely overhand right.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses.
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seelow Heights is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Heights ducks down to avoid it.
Falcone throws a head kick but Heights moves out of range.
Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcone misses the jab.
Heights was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Falcone tries to clinch up.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Falcone moves into the clinch.
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falcone blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Falcone throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Heights chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Falcone misses the jab.
Falcone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Heights avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Heights was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone connects with a jab.#T3#
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick
and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
Heights blocks a leg kick.
Falcone tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it. #TD#
Falcone gets a double leg takedown into Heights's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heights looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Falcone won't allow Heights to sweep him here.
Heights looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Heights's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU#
Falcone gets to his feet. Heights looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Falcone thumps Heights with a low kick.
Falcone tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
Heights throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Heights moves out of range of the leg kick from Falcone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Falcone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heights as he jumps to the side.
Heights let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heights throws a nice looking combination but Falcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heights.
Falcone tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
Falcone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heights sprawls well. Heights wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Falcone gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heights is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone with the inside leg kick.
Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcone throws a hook but Heights blocks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heights crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Falcone - the referee stops the clock and Heights gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Falcone. Heights manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Heights on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Falcone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heights is trying to counter with his kicks.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights.
A countering left hand to the body from Heights misses.
Falcone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heights counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Falcone misses.
Heights looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Falcone is predictable there
letting Heights counter with a right hand.
Heights takes one to the chin there.
Heights takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heights takes one on the button.
Heights takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Heights closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heights lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Falcone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heights throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Heights.
Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Heights raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Heights was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falcone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heights backs up against the cage. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heights.
Heights lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Heights tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it.
Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow. #BC#
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heights slips a straight right by Falcone.
Heights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Falcone tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it.
Falcone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heights shapes to counter with a head kick.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Heights sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heights throws out a counter right but Falcone avoids it with no problem.
Falcone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Heights stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Falcone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcone misses with a takedown attempt
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heights listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Falcone is rocked!#T4#
Falcone misses with a right hand
and Heights counters with a leg kick.
Oh Falcone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heights knocks out Falcone with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Heights before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Heights picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seelow Heights!
Seelow Heights decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 37: Melondov v Hawthorne
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsuruta steps away.
Falcone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcone lands a jab to the head.
Tsuruta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Falcone! #CL2#
Falcone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falcone lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone tries to break the clinch but Tsuruta is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falcone. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falcone scores with a jab.
Tsuruta tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.
Falcone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Falcone misses the jab.#CL2#
Falcone clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcone.
Falcone lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Falcone.#T2#
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tsuruta takes one to the side of the head.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it.
Falcone unleashes a big counter combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Falcone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falcone.
Falcone tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falcone doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tsuruta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Falcone tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp right hand that drops Falcone! Tsuruta lets Falcone back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Falcone is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Tsuruta measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Falcone! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta very nearly forgot to thank 160Q Energy for $150 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT 32: Maestre v Brand
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Marka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Marka lands a jab to the nose.
Falcone throws a series of punches but Marka moves out of range.
Marka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Marka.
Falcone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Falcone looks to land a combination but Marka avoids it well.
Marka defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Marka cracks Falcone with an open hand slap.
Falcone tries to clinch but Marka is having none of it. #CL2#
Marka moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marka.
Marka misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch.
Falcone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Falcone drives through and clinches with Marka against the cage. #T1#
Marka gets through Falcone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Falcone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marka lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Marka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marka tries to work over Falcone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falcone tries for a takedown but Marka manages to get underhooks.
Marka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marka blocks a body shot from Falcone.
Marka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marka tries to throw a body punch but Falcone avoids it by throwing Marka back against the cage.
Falcone can't break the clinch. #TD#
Falcone jumps guard and drags Marka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marka stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Falcone's guard.
Falcone is looking to get back to is feet but Marka passes into side control. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone tries to escape but Marka is in control.
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcone keeps working.
Falcone bucks up and tries to throw Marka off but instead Marka has got his back!
Falcone is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Marka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Falcone tries to break free.
Marka is riding his opponent, not letting Falcone buck him off.
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #ES#
Falcone is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Marka looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
Falcone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marka avoids the head kick by Falcone.
Falcone wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Marka.
Marka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Marka counters with a single leg into guard. Falcone didn't expect that.
Marka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Marka dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Falcone throws a right and a left that Marka avoids nicely. #CL#
Falcone rushes Marka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falcone tries to circle away but Marka has him pinned against the cage.
Marka pushes Falcone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marka.
Falcone wants to break free but Marka has control. #BC2#
Marka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone scores with the left hand. Marka knows he should have avoided that one.
Falcone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marka closes the distance and clinches up with Falcone, looking for a takedown. Marka pushes Falcone against the cage but Falcone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Marka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marka.

Falcone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marka connects with a body shot that sends Falcone's belly button to the back.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch but Marka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falcone's hands.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Falcone throws a head kick but Marka moves out of range.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falcone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marka to score with a decent uppercut.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Marka scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Marka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Falcone on his heels. He'll look to pass Falcone's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Falcone has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marka has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luka Marka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marka can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
Marka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Falcone working hard to break the clinch.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Marka. #BC#
Falcone breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Falcone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marka scores with a jab.
Falcone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Falcone lands a big head kick that sends Marka tumbling to the mat! Falcone takes a step backwards and waves Marka back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Marka is rocked!#KD#
Falcone drops Marka with a beautiful combination! Marka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Falcone is looking for the KO!
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falcone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Falcone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Falcone throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Marka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Falcone wants to get back to his feet but Marka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marka trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falcone wants to stand and escape but Marka is having none of it.
Marka seems to have recovered his senses.
Marka showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Marka trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcone is wriggling around but Marka manages to pass to half guard.
Falcone is looking to escape.
Luka Marka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falcone is looking to get back to is feet but Marka passes into side control.
Marka trying to control the position but Falcone is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falcone tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Falcone just trying to survive but Marka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but Marka has full control of the position and if anything, Falcone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Marka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Falcone pushes Marka up against the cage in a clinch.
Marka lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Marka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anthony Falcone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Marka forces Falcone back against the cage and clinches.
Marka tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it. #BC2#
Marka breaks from the clinch.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch but Marka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcone misses with a series of wild punches.
Marka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falcone throws a head kick but Marka moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marka feints the counter takedown.
Marka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Marka as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Marka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Falcone wants to get back to his feet but Marka is dominant here and he's now got Falcone's back!#T1#
I would not like to be Falcone right now.
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marka slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Falcone wants to get back to his feet.
Falcone is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marka. #T2#
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.
Falcone trying to control the hands but Marka won't let him.
Falcone tries to break free.
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but Marka has full control of the position and if anything, Falcone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marka has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Marka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but Marka has full control of the position and if anything, Falcone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Falcone trying to control the hands but Marka breaks the grip.
Marka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Falcone is really stuck here.
Marka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marka tries to get the hooks in deep but Falcone pushed the leg off.
Falcone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Falcone is in bad spot here.
Falcone just trying to survive but Marka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Falcone trying to get back to his feet but Marka is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcone is taking damage to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Marka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
Luka Marka thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2022

#R1#
Falcone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcone takes one to the side of the head.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Falcone swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Falcone closes the distance and clinches.
Man misses with some punches. #BC2#
Falcone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcone moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Man misses the target.
Falcone looks to clinch
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone throws a lazy head kick
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Man moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falcone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No joy there for Falcone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Falcone lands a big head kick that sends Man tumbling to the mat! Falcone takes a step backwards and waves Man back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Man is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Boxing Man has been cut.#T1#
Falcone is stalking Man. Man circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Falcone, and it's lights out! Man really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
Our winner, Anthony Falcone, 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Falcone tries to bum rush Dickons with a series of wild strikes but Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Falcone drops Dickons with a beautiful combination! Dickons stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Falcone is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Jovan Dickons has been cut.
Falcone cracks Dickons with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dickons falls to his knees and Falcone doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2022

#R1#
Falcone moves forwards but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Falcone has managed to clinch. #BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Falcone.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Falcone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcone throws a right and a left that YourElbowUpyourKeisterov avoids nicely.
Falcone is breathing heavily.#CL2#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov takes the fight into the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov presses Falcone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land.
Falcone blocks an uppercut.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
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!
A short right from Falcone on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falcones head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov keeps control of Falcone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working aggressively here. #T1#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to work over Falcone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Falcone scores with a nice hook to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov prevents Falcone from breaking the clinch.
Falcone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to throw a body punch but Falcone avoids it by throwing YourElbowUpyourKeisterov back against the cage. #BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falcone blocks an uppercut.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has a couple of punches blocked by Falcone.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone prevents a body shot from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov scores with a shot to the side of Falcone's head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working aggressively here.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falcone backwards. #ROC2#Falcone is rocked!
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falcone.
Oh Falcone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a left to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a big right hand that drops Falcone! The killer instinct kicks in and YourElbowUpyourKeisterov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 169
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1##TD#
Falcone looking to score a takedown here. Troeng is defending well but Falcone drives through and ends up in Troeng's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Troeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Troeng is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Falcone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcone works over Troeng with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Falcone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Falcone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Troeng moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Troeng closes the distance and clinches.
Troeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Falcone has had enough of the clinch but Troeng keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Falcone has had enough of the clinch but Troeng keeps him there for the moment.
Troeng keeps control of Falcone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Troeng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Troeng stalling in the clinch.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Troeng throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Falcone forces Troeng back against the cage and clinches.
Falcone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falcone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Troeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Troeng with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Troeng trying to control the position but instead, Falcone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Troeng into the cage.
Troeng will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Falcone up against the cage.#T2#
Falcone is trying to stall. #BC2#
Troeng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Troeng forces Falcone back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Troeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Falcone blocks it. #BC#
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Falcone.
Troeng lands a head shot.
Troeng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Falcone closes the distance and clinches.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Falcone blocks it.
Troeng's coach down at Deep waters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Troeng's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Troeng content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Falcone blocks it.
Falcone is looking to break free of the clinch but Troeng has double underhooks.
Troeng misses with a knee to the head.
Falcone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Troeng misses with a knee strike.
Troeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Falcone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Falcone manages to break the clinch.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Troeng takes the fight into the clinch.
Troeng lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Falcone stalling against the cage.
Troeng keeps control of Falcone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falcone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Troeng misses with a knee strike. #T4#
A short left from Troeng. #BC#
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Troeng avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Troeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Falcone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Troeng uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falcone has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Troeng's head.
Troeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Falcone circles away.
Falcone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Troeng darts in and clinches Falcone up against the cage.#BC#
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Troeng gets caught napping as Falcone dives in and scores a takedown. Troeng manages to retain guard.
Falcone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falcone throwing strikes from guard but Troeng blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Falcone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Troeng keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcone. That's going to slow Troeng down.
Falcone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Troeng's head.
A head kick by Falcone misses
and Troeng counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Troeng has Falcone up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone managing to block the knees to the body from Troeng.
Falcone lands a body punch.
Falcone pushes off an throws an elbow but Troeng leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcone blocks it with crossed arms.
Troeng lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Troeng misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Falcone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but Falcone blocks with his arms.
Troeng can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
Troeng misses with a knee strike.
Falcone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Falcone breaks from the clinch.
Troeng slaps away a takedown attempt from Falcone, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falcone looking to stall.
Troeng has had enough of the clinch but Falcone keeps him there for the moment.
Troeng with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Troeng wants to stall.
Falcone is trying to break free.
Troeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Falcone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Falcone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Troeng tries to kick Falcone off but Falcone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Falcone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Falcone decides to return to a standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone dives in and grabs Troeng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Troeng pushes down on Falcone's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Falcone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Troeng is looking to clinch.
Falcone looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Falcone throws a nice looking combination but Troeng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Troeng as Falcone shoots in.#T3#
Troeng lands a jab to the head.
Anthony Falcone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Falcone.
A left and a right from Falcone both land. Nice combination.
Falcone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troeng is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it.
Falcone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Troeng sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Falcone somewhat.
It seemed like Troeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Troeng slaps away a takedown attempt from Falcone, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Troeng clinches up with Falcone and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch.
Troeng dodges the punch combination from Falcone.
Falcone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Troeng counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Falcone fails with the takedown
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Troeng tries to clinch up but Falcone circles away and keeps his distance.
Tor Troeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Troeng slaps away a takedown attempt from Falcone, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Troeng has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Troeng breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Troeng clinches with his opponent.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Falcone blocks it.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Falcone being controlled against the cage.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcone blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor Troeng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Falcone gets tackled into the cage by Troeng. Troeng maintains the clinch.
Troeng keeps control of Falcone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Falcone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falcone tries to clinch there but Troeng circles away.
Falcone keeps the fight on the outside.
Falcone fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Troeng gets a clinch.
Troeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcone blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Falcone breaks from the clinch.
Falcone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falcone swats away the attempt to clinch by Troeng.
Falcone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Falcone shoots in looking for a takedown. Troeng tries to sprawl out of it but Falcone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Troeng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Troeng has closed the distance and engaged Falcone in a clinch. #BC2#
Troeng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Troeng rushes Falcone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone tries to break the clinch but Troeng is controlling the position.
Falcone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Troeng sprawls well. Troeng wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Falcone gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Falcone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Falcone. Those never looked like landing.
Falcone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falcone tries to clinch
and Troeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falcone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Troeng is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Falcone fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Troeng has closed the distance and engaged Falcone in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falcone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Troeng tries to stall but Falcone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Troeng.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcone blocks it with crossed arms.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Falcone blocks it with crossed arms.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but Falcone blocks it. #T3#
Falcone jumps guard but Troeng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Troeng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Troeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone shoots in and drives through. Troeng sprawls well.#TD#
Falcone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Falcone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Falcone tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Troeng.
Troeng is trying to control but can't.
Troeng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Falcone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Falcone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Troeng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Falcone tries to control but Troeng wriggling away.
Falcone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Falcone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Troeng is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tor Troeng.
I think Troeng has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CFC 501
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Falcone takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Cruzeiro moves out of range easily.
Cruzeiro lands a head shot.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruzeiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Falcone.
Falcone moves out of range of the body kick.
Falcone is looking to clinch.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
And Cruzeiro counters with a quick kick to the body but Falcone blocks it.
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Falcone.
Cruzeiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Falcone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Julio Cruzeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Falcone.
Cruzeiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Falcone, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Cruzeiro on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cruzeiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been told by Cruzeiro's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruzeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Falcone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Falcone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruzeiro defends it nicely.
Cruzeiro swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Falcone pushes Cruzeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruzeiro avoiding damage.
Cruzeiro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cruzeiro gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2#
Cruzeiro stalling the fight.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruzeiro tries to work over Falcone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruzeiro misses with some punches.
Cruzeiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcone's efforts to push away.
Cruzeiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falcones head. #BC2#
Falcone manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Falcone instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Falcone manages to break the clinch.
Falcone lands with a kick to the temple. Cruzeiro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cruzeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falcone is looking to clinch but Cruzeiro is avoiding it. #T3#
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Cruzeiro moves his leg out of the way.
Falcone wants to clinch up but Cruzeiro keeps it at a distance.
Cruzeiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Cruzeiro moves out of range easily.
Cruzeiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Falcone. Falcone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Cruzeiro is looking to counter with a body kick.
Falcone tries to bum rush Cruzeiro with a series of wild strikes but Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruzeiro throwing a counter right hand but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone avoids the head kick by Cruzeiro.
Falcone misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Falcone.
Cruzeiro moves out of range as Falcone throws a body kick.
Falcone has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Cruzeiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Cruzeiro finds it's way through Falcone's defenses.
Julio Cruzeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Falcone is rocked!
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!
Cruzeiro drops Falcone with a straight right hand, right on the button! Cruzeiro follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Cruzeiro!
A less than humble Julio Cruzeiro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CFC 490: Chukwuma v Shabanov
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Falcone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beckham Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falcone tries to clinch but Beckham Jr moves away
and Beckham Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Falcone wants to clinch up but Beckham Jr keeps it at a distance.
Falcone tries to clinch up
and Beckham Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falcone thinking.
Falcone moves in looking to clinch but Beckham Jr pushes him off.
Falcone moves to clinch but Beckham Jr breaks away
and Beckham Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Falcone darts in trying to clinch
and Beckham Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone moves in looking to clinch but Beckham Jr pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beckham Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beckham Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckham Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Falcone needs to keep his hands up - Beckham Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beckham Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Falcone tries to clinch up but Beckham Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Beckham Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Beckham Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcone is looking to clinch but Beckham Jr is avoiding it.
Beckham Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Falcone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beckham Jr lunges at Falcone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falcone's hand.
Falcone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beckham Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beckham Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Falcone's head.#CL#
Falcone pushes Beckham Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Beckham Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Falcone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beckham Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone lands a hook that snaps the head of Beckham Jr backwards. #T2#
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beckham Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beckham Jr blocking some punches.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beckham Jr blocks an uppercut.
Beckham Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Beckham Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beckham Jr misses with a body punch.
Falcone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Beaudell Beckham Jr has been cut.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
Beckham Jr working aggressively here.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckham Jr.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckham Jr. #T3#
Beckham Jr misses with some punches.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckham Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Beckham Jr fails to land.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Beckham Jr blocking some punches.
Beckham Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckham Jr lands an elbow just above Falcone 's eye.
Falcone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falcone.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beckham Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Beckham Jr.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckham Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckham Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Falcone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beckham Jr backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckham Jr.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beckham Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beckham Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beckham Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beckham Jr blocking some punches.
Beckham Jr blocks an uppercut.
Beckham Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Falcone.
Beckham Jr working aggressively here.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Beckham Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
A short right from Falcone on the inside.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Beckham Jr blocks an uppercut.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Beckham Jr blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beaudell Beckham Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Falcone tries to clinch but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckham Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beckham Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcone doesn't manage to clinch there - Beckham Jr circles away.
Beckham Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beckham Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beckham Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Falcone tries to clinch there but Beckham Jr circles away.
Falcone moves to clinch but Beckham Jr breaks away
and Beckham Jr counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham Jr throws a leg kick but Falcone moved away.
Falcone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckham Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falcone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beckham Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falcone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falcone is looking to clinch but Beckham Jr is avoiding it. #T1#
Beckham Jr connects with a right hand. Falcone shakes it off.
Falcone tries to clinch up but Beckham Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Beckham Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Falcone.
Falcone tries to clinch but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Beckham Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcone.
Falcone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beckham Jr misses with a looping left.
Falcone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falcone wants to clinch up but Beckham Jr keeps it at a distance.
Beckham Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beaudell Beckham Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beckham Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcone.
Beckham Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Falcone darts in trying to clinch
and Beckham Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Falcone really felt that one!#T2#
Good leg kick by Beckham Jr.
Falcone tries to clinch but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Beckham Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beckham Jr throws a shot to the body.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Falcone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beckham Jr. Beckham Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone wants to clinch.
Beckham Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falcone.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcone wants to clinch up but Beckham Jr keeps it at a distance.
Falcone tries to clinch there but Beckham Jr circles away.
Beckham Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beckham Jr throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beckham Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckham Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckham Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckham Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beckham Jr throws a front kick that sends Falcone stumbling back into the cage.
Falcone moves in looking to clinch but Beckham Jr pushes him off.
Falcone tries to clinch
and Beckham Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Beckham Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Beckham Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone tries to clinch up.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckham Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beckham Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beckham Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beckham Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcone.#CL#
Falcone has closed the distance and engaged Beckham Jr in a clinch. #T4#
Beckham Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckham Jr blocking some punches.
Beckham Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Falcone lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beckham Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone blocks a body shot from Beckham Jr.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Anthony Falcone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Falcone lands with a short shot to the head.
Beckham Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow.
Beckham Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone.
Beckham Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Falcone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beckham Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone gets through Beckham Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beaudell Beckham Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beaudell Beckham Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Beckham Jr scores with a nice strike.
Falcone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beckham Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckham Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beckham Jr lunges at Falcone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falcone's hand.
Falcone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beckham Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Falcone gets a clinch.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckham Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falcone.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckham Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckham Jr is leaning against Falcone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckham Jr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone.
Beckham Jr lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beckham Jr.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckham Jr. #BC2#
Beckham Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beckham Jr with a nice calf kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcone tries to clinch but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcone wants to clinch
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beckham Jr works Falcone's body with a nice hook.
Beckham Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Falcone.
Nice body kick there by Beckham Jr.#T2#
Falcone wants to clinch up but Beckham Jr keeps it at a distance.
Falcone closes the distance but Beckham Jr moves to the side
enabling Beckham Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckham Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falcone tries to clinch up but Beckham Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckham Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beckham Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckham Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beckham Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beckham Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckham Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Falcone is looking to clinch.
Falcone wants to clinch up but Beckham Jr keeps it at a distance.
Falcone tries to clinch up but Beckham Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Falcone wants to clinch but Beckham Jr slips to the side
and Beckham Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Beckham Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falcone moves in looking to clinch but Beckham Jr pushes him off.
Beckham Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beckham Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Falcone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Falcone tries to clinch
letting Beckham Jr counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Falcone is rocked!
Falcone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Beckham Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Falcone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beckham Jr lands a body shot.
Beckham Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falcone tries to clinch but Beckham Jr moves away
and Beckham Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Falcone to the canvas! Beckham Jr smells blood - he's punishing Falcone with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Falcone has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beaudell Beckham Jr!

Event: CFC 481: Trounvouche/Bardia F.
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Falcone's midsection.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Falcone is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Falcone closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falcone lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Falcone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone misses with some punches. #T1#
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Falcone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Falcone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Falcone lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone scores with a shoulder strike.
Falcone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcone scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Falcone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons presses Falcone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Falcone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Falcone takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falcone backwards. #T4#
Falcone working aggressively here.
Falcone lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Falcone fails to land.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Falcone's head.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Falcone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Falcone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Falcone tries to clinch up.#CL#
Falcone closes the distance and clinches.
Falcone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons. #T1#
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Falcone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falcone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone working aggressively here. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falcone as Fitzsimmons tries to tie him up.
Fitzsimmons cracks Falcone with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons stalling against the cage.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it misses.
Falcone letting Fitzsimmons take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Falcone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Falcone.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone avoids the elbow strike from Fitzsimmons, against the cage.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow just above Falcone 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone lands with a right to the head.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here. #T4#
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
A shot in the inside from Falcone.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons has Falcone pressed against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Falcone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Falcone blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Good body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Falcone misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Falcone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Falcone darts in and clinches Fitzsimmons up against the cage.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Falcone.
Falcone lands a shoulder strike.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
A short uppercut from Falcone.
Falcone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falcone.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position but instead, Falcone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzsimmons into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Fitzsimmons. #T1#
Fitzsimmons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falcone takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Falcone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Good body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Falcone lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
Anthony Falcone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Falcone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falcone as Fitzsimmons tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Come on Fitzsimmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzsimmons is pushing Falcone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Anthony Falcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The referee calls for Fitzsimmons to work.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Falcone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Falcone's arms but Falcone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage.
The referee calls for Fitzsimmons to work.
Fitzsimmons leaning against his opponent. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sol Fitzsimmons.
Falcone is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it. #CL#
Falcone closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.
Falcone blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcone.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Falcone lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Falcone avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sol Fitzsimmons.
I think Falcone 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Falcone!
After winning the bout, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#929 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Falcone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zexi to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Falcone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Falcone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zexi momentarily.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zexi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Zexi checks it.
Falcone misses with a hook to the body
and Zexi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Zexi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Zexi moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Falcone goes down! Can Zexi finish him!?#ROC#Falcone is rocked!
Zexi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Falcone is still in real trouble! Can Zexi finish him?#T1#
Falcone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Falcone seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zexi looking to sit in guard and control but Falcone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Falcone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zexi is keeping the position for now.
Falcone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Falcone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Falcone stands and steps away. Zexi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Falcone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zexi takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Falcone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zexi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zexi's sensitive parts.
Falcone misses with the body kick
and Zexi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Falcone out cold! What a finish! Zexi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dai Zexi!
In his post fight interview, Dai Zexi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#926 Benedetti v Weight
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
King is looking to clinch.
Falcone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King cracks Falcone on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Falcone falls backwards against the cage. King follows up with more strikes that drop Falcone to his knees. King keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Falcone! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harley King!
As Harley King got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Im old and slow but i fight to kill or killed '.

Event: GAMMA#924 Vincible v Karim
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Turillo.
Turillo throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Song Turillo has been cut.
Falcone avoids the head kick by Turillo.
Turillo slips a straight right by Falcone.
Turillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Turillo moved away.
Falcone blocks a head kick by Turillo.
Falcone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turillo scores with a jab. Falcone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turillo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcone.
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!
Turillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Turillo! Falcone is backing up but he can't get away as Turillo lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Falcone and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Song Turillo!
Song Turillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#921 Leonardo v Khan
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Falcone misses with a body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Falcone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith Jr can pounce on him.
Falcone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Falcone scores with a punch to the head.
Falcone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a straight right.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith Jr throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr moves away from the strike by Falcone.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falcone has time to react.#T1#
Falcone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith Jr! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone cracks Smith Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith Jr can pounce on him.
Falcone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Falcone.#CL2#
Smith Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Falcone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Falcone.
Falcone tries to work over Smith Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcone lands a body punch.
Falcone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone blocks an uppercut.
Falcone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Falcone won't allow it.
Falcone presses Smith Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falcone lands a body shot.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Falcone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Falcone. #BC2#
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
Falcone connects with a looping right hand.
Smith Jr needs to keep his hands up - Falcone had a free shot at his head there.
Smith Jr lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Falcone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falcone lands a body shot.
Falcone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Falcone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Falcone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Falcone counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith Jr! Falcone lets Smith Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Smith Jr is rocked!#T4#
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!
Smith Jr tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcone counters with a big left hand that crumples Smith Jr! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
A victorious Anthony Falcone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#917 Trullo v Damagon
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Lõhmus throws out a powerful jab.
Falcone throws a low kick but Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Lõhmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the body.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
Falcone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses Falcone's front leg but catches the back leg as Falcone tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus throws a sloppy head kick
and Falcone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lõhmus thinking.
Lõhmus moves away from the strike by Falcone.
Falcone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falcone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lõhmus throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lõhmus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Lõhmus cracks a nice hook into Falcone's ribs.
Lõhmus is looking to land body kicks.
Falcone slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lõhmus throws out the jab.
Falcone checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Falcone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Falcone misses with a left hand
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Falcone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lõhmus is looking to slow Falcone down with leg kicks.
Falcone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lõhmus. That did some damage!
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcone throwing a counter right hand but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.#T2#
Falcone pushes Lõhmus away with a front kick.
Lõhmus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Lõhmus works Falcone's body with a nice hook.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falcone. That did some damage!
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from Falcone.
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Falcone moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Falcone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lõhmus eats them both and turns towards Falcone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Falcone.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus motions for Falcone to come forward. Lõhmus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target. #T3#
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lõhmus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falcone's hands.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
It looked like Falcone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lõhmus looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Lõhmus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falcone. That did some damage!
Jab from Falcone.
Lõhmus punishes Falcone's body with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFalcone.
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lõhmus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lõhmus misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot
and Falcone counters with a good, hard body kick but Lõhmus shrugs it off.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lõhmus scores with a kick to the body.
Falcone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Joosep Lõhmus has been cut.
Falcone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lõhmus.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus swings widly with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Falcone.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus connects with a jab.
Falcone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lõhmus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Lõhmus lands a jab to the head.
Falcone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lõhmus lands with a straight right. Falcone didn't see that one coming.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Falcone.
And Lõhmus responds with a good body kick, but Falcone manages to step out the way in time.
Lõhmus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falcone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Falcone throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Lõhmus throws a shot to the body.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the head.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lõhmus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus lands a jab.
Falcone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus cracks Falcone with an open hand slap.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Lõhmus's shoulder, as Lõhmus tries to avoid the shot.
Lõhmus checks a low kick from Falcone.
Lõhmus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcone motions for Lõhmus to come forward. Falcone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lõhmus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lõhmus.
Falcone throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.#T2#
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
Falcone slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws an off balance right hand
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus lands with a straight right. Falcone didn't see that one coming.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Lõhmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Falcone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Falcone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Falcone lands with a hook. Lõhmus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick from Falcone misses
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcone misses its target.
Lõhmus lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Falcone, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Falcone throws a body kick. #T3#
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Falcone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick there by Falcone.
Falcone cracks Lõhmus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Falcone was well out of range.
Falcone throwing a counter right hand but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falcone.
Nice body punch from Lõhmus.
A solid body kick from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lõhmus connects with a right hand. Falcone shakes it off.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a head shot.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Lõhmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falcone doesn't seem phased though.
Lõhmus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone drops his hands momentarily and Lõhmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Falcone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lõhmus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Lõhmus.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lõhmus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcone misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Falcone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Falcone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lõhmus. Lõhmus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus catches Falcone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falcone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Falcone misses.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick
and Falcone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joosep Lõhmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
That's time! Falcone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Falcone moved away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Falcone as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lõhmus. That's going to slow Falcone down.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lõhmus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falcone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus lands a slapping body shot.
Falcone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
Donk. Lõhmus catches Falcone right on the button with a cross.
Falcone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Falcone stalks Lõhmus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lõhmus's face. Lõhmus staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.#T1#
Lõhmus connects with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lõhmus tries to work over Falcone's front leg with a kick but Falcone checks it.
As Lõhmus looks to move away, Falcone throws a big counter combo but Lõhmus just gets out of the way.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lõhmus.
An inside leg kick lands from Lõhmus.
Falcone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a nice shot that snaps Falcone's head back.
Falcone thuds a left hand into Lõhmus's body.
Lõhmus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lõhmus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falcone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Falcone dips to his left and cracks Lõhmus with an uppercut!
Lõhmus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Lõhmus blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Lõhmus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Falcone with a hook.
Lõhmus throws an overhand right that lands on Falcone's shoulder, as Falcone tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD#
Falcone lands a big uppercut and Lõhmus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lõhmus looks OK. Falcone waves Lõhmus back to his feet!#ROC#Lõhmus is rocked!
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lõhmus is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Lõhmus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lõhmus seems to have recovered his senses.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot
and Falcone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lõhmus thinking.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lõhmus moves away.
Falcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone throws a counter high kick but Lõhmus was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Lõhmus misses.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Lõhmus looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
Falcone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lõhmus just manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus throws a shot to the body.
Falcone blocks a head kick by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus cracks Falcone with an open hand slap.
Falcone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Falcone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lõhmus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Lõhmus misses
and Lõhmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Falcone off the cage and back into range.
Falcone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lõhmus jabs Falcone right on the nose. Falcone blinks but takes it well.#T4#
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!
Lõhmus looks for the body kick but Falcone saw that one coming.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone slips a jab from Lõhmus.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Lõhmus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lõhmus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Lõhmus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Falcone momentarily.
Lõhmus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lõhmus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falcone looks for the body kick but Lõhmus saw that one coming.
Lõhmus scores with a leg kick.
Anthony Falcone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Falcone.
Well Lõhmus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
A relieved looking Joosep Lõhmus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#914 Turillo v Joosep
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Falcone if he has to take too many more of those.
MacArthur Jnr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Falcone's head.
MacArthur Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Falcone moves out of range of the body kick.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcone tries to land a front kick but MacArthur Jnr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a leg kick
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Jnr lands a slapping body shot.
MacArthur Jnr looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacArthur Jnr 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 Falcone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falcone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcone! But no joy.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Falcone blocks the body kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a right hand. Falcone shakes it off.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to land body kicks.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Falcone.
MacArthur Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
MacArthur Jnr fails to land with a series of punches.
Falcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacArthur Jnr thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Jnr tried to score with a low kick but Falcone checks it.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
Falcone takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from MacArthur Jnr tenderised Falcone's leg. Falcone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacArthur Jnr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crunch! Falcone slams his shin into MacArthur Jnr's torso.
Falcone takes a swing at MacArthur Jnr's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falcone's hands.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a decent looking hook.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab from Falcone.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into Falcone's ribs.#T3#
MacArthur Jnr lands an overhand right.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
Falcone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacArthur Jnr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
MacArthur Jnr thows a body kick. Falcone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Falcone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut
and Falcone counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacArthur Jnr's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a body shot.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a decent looking hook.
Falcone lands a nice hook to MacArthur Jnr's body. MacArthur Jnr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Falcone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Jnr - the referee stops the clock and Falcone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Jnr. Falcone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
MacArthur Jnr looks to throw the jab but Falcone is out of range.
MacArthur Jnr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
MacArthur Jnr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Falcone lands a big right hand that sends MacArthur Jnr crashing to the mat! Falcone stays standing though and waves MacArthur Jnr back to his feet!#ROC2#MacArthur Jnr is rocked!#CUT2#Robert MacArthur Jnr's cut is getting worse.
Falcone thuds his shin into the meat of MacArthur Jnr's side.
Oh MacArthur Jnr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacArthur Jnr is breathing heavily.
Falcone lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
An out of breath Anthony Falcone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#911 Turilo v Falcone
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Falcone misses with a hook. Turillo ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Turillo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Song Turillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo slips a jab from Falcone.
Turillo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turillo throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone throws a series of punches but Turillo moves out of range.
A jab from Turillo misses.
Falcone misses with a hook. Turillo ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falcone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Turillo.
Turillo lands a leg kick that knocks Falcone off balance momentarily.#T1#
Falcone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turillo!
Falcone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turillo scores with a spinning back kick!
Turillo connects with a right hand. Falcone shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by Turillo there.
Turillo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body kick from Turillo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Falcone to the canvas! Falcone doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Turillo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Song Turillo!
Song Turillo retains his light heavyweight title!
Song Turillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#907 Daughtrey v Weight
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Costa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Falcone's head.
A low kick lands for Falcone.
Falcone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Costa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Costa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Costa lands a jab to Falcone's midsection.
Costa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcone dodges the punch combination from Costa.
Falcone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Costa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Falcone. That one must have hurt.
Falcone dips to his left and cracks Costa with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costa defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Costa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Falcone sprawls and moves away.
Costa looks to throw the jab but Falcone is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Falcone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Costa swings widly with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a left to the body.
Costa is breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Costa misses
and Falcone counters with a nice body kick.
Falcone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falcone lands a leg kick that knocks Costa off balance momentarily.
Falcone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Costa takes one to the chin there.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
Falcone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Costa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Falcone tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
Falcone pushes Costa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Costa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Falcone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falcone looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Costa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falcone is trying to defend but Costa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Falcone tries to get to full guard but Costa has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa is thwarting Falcone's attempts to control the position.
Costa is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Falcone controlling the position for now.
Costa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Falcone's head. #T3##SUB#
Costa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Falcone is just riding it out for now. Costa eventually gives up the hold.
Falcone is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa working Falcone over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is looking to advance position but Falcone won't allow it.
Falcone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falcone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falcone is keeping the position for now.
Falcone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Costa throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falcone replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Costa blocks it well.
Good shot there by Falcone.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.#TD#
Costa drives through with a takedown into guard.

Falcone kicks Costa off and gets to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcone 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 Costa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Costa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Costa feints and as Falcone raises his hands in defense, Costa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Falcone kicks Costa off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Falcone misses.
Costa with a jab.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa shoots and misses
and Falcone counters with a left to the body. #T1##CL#
Costa instigates a clinch.
Costa wants to take the fight to the mat but Falcone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Costa is trying to drag Falcone to the mat but Falcone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Falcone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Falcone scores with a leg kick.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone flicks out a counter leg kick but Costa steps away.
Costa misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Costa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Falcone, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falcone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone.
Falcone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2##TD#
Costa pulls Falcone into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Falcone preventing the sweep.
Costa can't keep his opponent in guard - Falcone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Falcone stalling.
Anthony Falcone has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Let's hope that Falcone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
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.
Costa wants to control but Falcone is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Costa wants to clinch.
Costa wants to clinch
and Falcone counters with an outside leg kick.
Costa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Falcone's head.
Costa lands with an uppercut that bounces Falcone off the cage and back into range.
Falcone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Costa lands.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costa is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Costa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Falcone's waist but Falcone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Costa off to one side.
Falcone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Costa drives through with a takedown into Falcone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Falcone wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Costa tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Falcone raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Costa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcone throws out a counter right but Costa avoids it with no problem.
Anthony Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcone with a nice calf kick.
Costa is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it.
Falcone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falcone avoids it really well and circles away.
Costa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcone! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa slips a straight right by Falcone.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Costa takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Falcone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Costa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Costa wants to clinch.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.#TD#
Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Falcone!

Falcone bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Costa shoots in looking for a takedown. Falcone tries to sprawl out of it but Costa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Falcone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Costa.
Falcone misses with a low kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Falcone misses with a few strikes there.
Falcone defending well as Costa loads up on a big left hand.
Costa misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Falcone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Falcone. No joy for Costa on that attempt.
Costa moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Costa lands a jab to Falcone's midsection.
Santiago Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Falcone as Costa shoots in.
Costa misses with a takedown
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Costa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
As Falcone tries to get set, Costa tries to push him back and clinch up but Falcone manages to avoid the attempt.
Costa throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range. #T3#
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
Costa throwing a counter right hand but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Costa's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#TD#
Falcone gets caught napping as Costa dives in and scores a takedown. Falcone manages to retain guard.
Costa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falcone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falcone looking for a sweep. Not yet Falcone, not yet.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Falcone is trying to keep Costa in close.
Falcone has control of Costa's left arm, preventing Costa from doing any damage.
Falcone wants to sweep but no luck.
Costa throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Falcone pulls Costa in close to his closed guard and prevents Costa from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Falcone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Costa tries to clinch but Falcone is having none of it.
Costa throws a lazy uppercut
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Costa throws out a powerful jab.
Costa tries to clinch
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Costa clinches with his opponent.
Anthony Falcone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Falcone manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Falcone.
Well Falcone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#903 Falcone v Papa
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Dambullah connects with a body shot that sends Falcone's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Falcone.
Dambullah misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcone misses the jab.
Dambullah scores with a shot to the body.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Dambullah instigates a clinch.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dambullah.
Dambullah blocks an uppercut.
Dambullah lands a right hand.
Dambullah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falcones head.
Dambullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falcone blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dambullah misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a head punch that misses.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Dambullah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falcones head.
Dambullah misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Dambullah misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Falcone.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Falcone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falcone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dambullah blocking some punches.
Dambullah works on Falcone's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dambullah.
Falcone pushes Dambullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falcone pushes Dambullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Falcone.
Dambullah can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
Falcone lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Falcone fails to land.
Dambullah can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
Dambullah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dambullah blocking some punches.
Dambullah blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Falcone lands a nice uppercut.
Dambullah throws a head punch that misses.
Falcone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dambullah.
Falcone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dambullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone.
Dambullah throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcone.
We've been informed that Dambullah has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dambullah blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dambullah.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dambullah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dambullah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dambullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dambullah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dambullah. #CL2#
Dambullah clinches.
Falcone lands a left hand.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Dambullah.
Falcone lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Dambullah lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Dambullah can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
Dambullah blocking some punches.
Dambullah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falcone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falcone pushes Dambullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcone lands an uppercut.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dambullah fails to land.
Dambullah misses with some punches.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah blocking some punches.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcone prevents a body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Falcone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dambullah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dambullah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falcone backwards. #T4#
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow.
Dambullah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dambullah blocking some punches.
Falcone blocks a body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah working aggressively here.
Dambullah leaning against his opponent.
Dambullah digs a right hand underneath Falcone's ribcage. Falcone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Falcone blocks an uppercut.
Falcone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dambullahs head.
Dambullah pushes Falcone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow.
Falcone scores with a shot to the side of Dambullah's head.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Falcone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dambullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dambullah.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Dambullah lands a left hand.
Dambullah blocks a body shot from Falcone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papa Moosh Dambullah will probably get the nod.
That's time! Falcone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dambullah is looking to land body kicks.
Dambullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falcone counters with a thumping low kick.
Falcone misses with a left hand
and Dambullah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dambullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dambullah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Falcone is out of range and Dambullah settles back down.
Falcone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dambullah misses with a looping right.
Dambullah misses with a low kick as Falcone jumps back.
A low kick from Dambullah is predictable there #KD#
and Falcone counters with a crisp one two that drops Dambullah! Falcone thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dambullah to his feet! Dambullah is in big trouble!#ROC#Dambullah is rocked!
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dambullah counters with a body kick.
Dambullah is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Dambullah clobbers Falcone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dambullah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dambullah seems to have recovered his senses.
Dambullah cracks Falcone with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dambullah, as that shot connected.
Dambullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects.
Falcone throws a leg kick which misses Dambullah's front leg but catches the back leg as Dambullah tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Dambullah.
Dambullah moves out of range as Falcone throws a body kick.
Dambullah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dambullah throws a low kick but Falcone moves out of range easily.
Dambullah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Dambullah misses with a body shot
and Falcone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dambullah's knee momentarily.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dambullah.
Dambullah connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Falcone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Falcone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dambullah thuds his shin into the meat of Falcone's side.
Falcone looks to land a body kick but Dambullah moved away.
Dambullah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dambullah connects with a jab.
Falcone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dambullah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Dambullah.
Falcone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dambullah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone is looking for a counter combo.
Dambullah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dambullah is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Dambullah cracks Falcone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falcone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dambullah.
Dambullah misses with a body shot
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah lands with a right hand.
Dambullah checks a leg kick.
Dambullah misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcone misses its target.
Dambullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dambullah lands with a nice body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Dambullah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dambullah throws a low kick but Falcone moves out of range easily.
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Dambullah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Dambullah gets through Falcone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dambullah.
Dambullah prevents a body shot from Falcone.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Dambullah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dambullah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Dambullah misses with the head strike.
Falcone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dambullah fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dambullah breaks the clinch.
Falcone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dambullah counters with a right hand to the body.
Dambullah works the jab nicely.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
Dambullah scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Dambullah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Falcone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dambullah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falcone counters with a thumping low kick.
Dambullah misses with a left hand #KD#
and Falcone counters with a crisp one two that drops Dambullah! Falcone thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dambullah to his feet! Dambullah is in big trouble!
Falcone moves out of range as Dambullah strikes.
Falcone misses with a kick to the body
and Dambullah counters with a left to the body.
Dambullah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dambullah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Dambullah as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Dambullah closes the distance and clinches.
Dambullah prevents a body shot from Falcone.
Dambullah lands an uppercut.
Dambullah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falcone scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Falcone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falcone lands with a left to the head.
Falcone misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dambullah fails to land.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
A short left from Falcone.
Falcone struggles to land a body shot inside as Dambullah controls his hands.
Dambullah tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dambullah.
Falcone presses Dambullah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dambullah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dambullah lands with a left to the head.
Dambullah blocks an uppercut.
Dambullah takes a shot to the head.
Falcone misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falcone.
Falcone tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dambullah's elbow.
Dambullah throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dambullah. #T2#
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!
Falcone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Falcone - that landed with a thud.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Dambullah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah tries to work over Falcone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dambullah lands a shot to the body.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dambullah misses with a punch to the body.
Dambullah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falcone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Dambullah scores with a shot to the side of Falcone's head.
Falcone lands a body punch.
Falcone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dambullah misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone lands a shot to the body.
Falcone doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Falcone as the two fighters clinch.
Falcone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dambullah.
Falcone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falcone struggles to land a body shot inside as Dambullah controls his hands.
Falcone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dambullah backwards.
Nice body punch from Falcone - that landed with a thud.
Falcone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falcone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Falcone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Dambullah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dambullah.
Falcone misses with a body punch.
Dambullah blocks a body shot from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Falcone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Falcone on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone working aggressively here.
Falcone presses Dambullah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Falcone pushes Dambullah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcone blocks an uppercut.
Dambullah cracks Falcone with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone.
Falcone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dambullah digs a right hand underneath Falcone's ribcage. Falcone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Falcone blocks an uppercut.
Dambullah lands with a left to the head.
Dambullah tries to throw a body punch but Falcone avoids it by throwing Dambullah back against the cage.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
Falcone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anthony Falcone did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Dambullah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcone avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Falcone counters with a quick kick to the body but Dambullah blocks it.
Falcone is looking to chop away at Dambullah's legs.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falcone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Falcone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
It seemed like Dambullah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crunch! Dambullah slams his shin into Falcone's torso.#T1#
Dambullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Dambullah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dambullah swinging wildly here.
Dambullah misses with a straight left.
Falcone blocks a jab.
Dambullah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcone.
Falcone blocks a leg kick.
Falcone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dambullah counters with a straight right hand.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
A quick step to the side and Falcone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dambullah.#T2#
Falcone throws a jab when Dambullah was well out of range.
No joy there for Falcone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dambullah flicks out a counter leg kick but Falcone steps away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dambullah.
Falcone throws a nice head kick!
Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Dambullah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Falcone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Falcone sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Dambullah looks to move away, Falcone throws a big counter combo but Dambullah just gets out of the way.
Dambullah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dambullah connects with the punch.#T3#
Falcone throws a hook to the side of Dambullah's head but Dambullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dambullah throws a jab when Falcone was well out of range.
Dambullah is looking to slow Falcone down with leg kicks.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dambullah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Falcone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah lands a leg kick that knocks Falcone off balance momentarily.
Dambullah pushes Falcone away with a front kick.
Dambullah scores with a sloppy right hand. Falcone should have avoided that one.
Dambullah checks a low kick from Falcone.#T4#
Dambullah throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dambullah is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Falcone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dambullah.
Dambullah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dambullah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Dambullah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Falcone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dambullah cracks Falcone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dambullah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
Falcone takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
Falcone moves out of range as Dambullah strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that fourth round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Dambullah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dambullah. That's going to slow Falcone down.
A head kick from Falcone lands but Dambullah takes it in his stride.
Dambullah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Falcone back to the cage. Dambullah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
An inside leg kick from Dambullah misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dambullah.
Dambullah throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dambullah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone lands a high kick!
Dambullah looks for the body kick but Falcone saw that one coming.
Falcone throwing a counter right hand but Dambullah manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Dambullah.
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!
Dambullah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
A jab from Dambullah does it's job there.
Falcone defending well as Dambullah loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone is looking to counter punch.
Dambullah lands a head kick!
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
Dambullah misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dambullah - that will leave a mark!
Dambullah scores with a jab. Falcone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dambullah throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Dambullah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dambullah thows a leg kick but Falcone checks it
and Falcone counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Dambullah throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone counters with a good low kick that Dambullah was not able to check.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
And Falcone counters with a quick kick to the body but Dambullah blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah misses with a straight left.
Falcone misses the jab.
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah sizes up Falcone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcone throws a leg kick which misses Dambullah's front leg but catches the back leg as Dambullah tries to avoid it.
Dambullah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Falcone tries to land a leg kick but Dambullah saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Dambullah clobbers Falcone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dambullah lands a leg kick that knocks Falcone off balance momentarily.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Falcone throws a poor cross that misses
and Dambullah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dambullah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dambullah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dambullah cracks a nice hook into Falcone's ribs.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falcone swings widly with a right hand
and Dambullah counters with a straight right hand.
Falcone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Falcone blocks a head kick by Dambullah.
Falcone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Falcone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dambullah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dambullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falcone's hands.#T4#
Dambullah scores with a nice body kick.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses
and Dambullah counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dambullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dambullah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Falcone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dambullah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dambullah throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dambullah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Falcone is predictable there
letting Dambullah counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Falcone is rocked!
Falcone tries to move into range but Dambullah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Falcone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dambullah closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Falcone out cold! Falcone corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah is the new middleweight champion!
Papa Moosh Dambullah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#899 Papa v Falcone
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Dambullah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dambullah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dambullah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dambullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dambullah misses with a straight left.
Dambullah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dambullah's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dambullah is looking to clinch.
Dambullah slips a jab and a cross from Falcone.
Falcone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Falcone misses with a head kick.
Dambullah takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Falcone misses.
Falcone with the inside leg kick.
Falcone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dambullah slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcone.
Falcone with a nice calf kick.
Falcone throws a body punch but Dambullah moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Dambullah misses. #T2#
Dambullah throws a lazy body kick
and Falcone counters with a series of strikes. Dambullah will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've been informed that Falcone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Falcone catches Dambullah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falcone tries a low kick but Dambullah avoids it.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Falcone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Falcone throws the left hand but Dambullah avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dambullah finds it's way through Falcone's defenses.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Dambullah moves away and avoids it.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Falcone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Falcone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Falcone feints and then cracks Dambullah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dambullah down.
Falcone is looking to slow Dambullah down with leg kicks.
Dambullah swinging wildly here.
Dambullah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Falcone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dambullah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Falcone connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Dambullah misses.
Falcone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone works Dambullah's body with a nice hook.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dambullah blocks a low kick nicely.
Falcone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dambullah if he has to take too many more of those.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Dambullah saw that one coming.
Dambullah scoring well with a low kick there.
Dambullah tries to land a front kick but Falcone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Falcone slips under a jab.
Falcone jabs Dambullah right on the nose. Dambullah blinks but takes it well.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dambullah throws out the jab.
Falcone blocks a head kick by Dambullah.
Dambullah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcone.
The crowd cheers as Dambullah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falcone doesn't seem phased though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dambullah might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
Falcone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Dambullah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Falcone connects with a right hand. Dambullah shakes it off.
Dambullah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dambullah's knee momentarily.
Dambullah misses with a looping right.
Dambullah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dambullah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone tries a quick counter leg kick but Dambullah is wise to it.
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Falcone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from Dambullah.
Dambullah checks a low kick from Falcone.
Falcone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dambullah misses the shot to the body.
Falcone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dambullah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anthony Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dambullah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone misses the jab.
Dambullah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.#T3#
Dambullah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcone. Falcone obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Dambullah moves into the clinch.
Dambullah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dambullahs head.
Dambullah blocks an uppercut.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcone misses with a body punch.
Dambullah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow.
Falcone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcone.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Dambullah.
Falcone lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Falcone fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dambullah.
Dambullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dambullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falcone lands a nice uppercut.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dambullah fails to land. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone presses Dambullah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dambullah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone can't find room to land a body shot as Dambullah controls the action. #BC#
Dambullah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dambullah throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Dambullah moved away.
Falcone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Falcone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dambullah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dambullah throws out a leg kick but Falcone moves out of range and Dambullah only half commits.
Dambullah throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Dambullah throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Dambullah, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falcone's hands.
Falcone throws a push kick but Dambullah slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Dambullah misses its target.
Falcone takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Dambullah counters with a right hand to the body.
Dambullah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Dambullah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falcone moves out of range of the body kick.
Falcone misses with a looping left.#T1#
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah with the inside leg kick.
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
Dambullah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Dambullah moves out of range easily.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Falcone.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dambullah - that will leave a mark!
Falcone moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Dambullah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dambullah cracks Falcone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dambullah moves away.
Falcone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah tries to move into range but Falcone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dambullah throws a quick counter kick to the body but Falcone avoids it.
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Dambullah counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Falcone.
Falcone throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Falcone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dambullah is able to avoid easily.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Dambullah moves away and avoids it.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body.
Dambullah cracks Falcone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dambullah gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Falcone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Falcone looks for the body kick but Dambullah saw that one coming.
Falcone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dambullah. That one must have hurt.
Dambullah throws a head kick but Falcone moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dambullah. #T4#
Falcone throws a sloppy body shot
and Dambullah counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Dambullah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dambullah throws a wild body kick that Falcone sees coming a mile off.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Falcone as he checks the leg kick.
Falcone swings widly with a right hand
and Dambullah counters with an inside leg kick.
Falcone moves out of range as Dambullah strikes.
Falcone avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Falcone's cut.
That's time! Dambullah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Falcone lands a really nice looking cross but Dambullah seems unphased.
Dambullah missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Falcone.
Dambullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dambullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Falcone - just one landing. #T1#
Falcone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falcone throws a chopping leg kick but Dambullah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dambullah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dambullah connects with an inside leg kick.
Dambullah's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Dambullah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dambullah jabs Falcone right on the nose. Falcone blinks but takes it well.
Falcone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dambullah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Dambullah is predictable there
and Dambullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Falcone cracks Dambullah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Dambullah is rocked!
Falcone lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dambullah falls backwards - clearly groggy! Falcone dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone is the new middleweight champion!
Anthony Falcone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#896 Papa v Newton
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Falcone tries to bum rush Phoenix with a series of wild strikes but Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phoenix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Phoenix moved away.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Falcone.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Falcone.
Falcone scores with a leg kick.
Phoenix avoids the head kick by Falcone.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick
and Falcone counters with an outside leg kick.
Phoenix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone throws a push kick but Phoenix slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Phoenix blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Falcone with a nice calf kick.
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!
Falcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Falcone checks the leg kick.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Phoenix takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Falcone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcone throws a leg kick which misses Phoenix's front leg but catches the back leg as Phoenix tries to avoid it.
Falcone scores with a spinning back kick!
Falcone motions for Phoenix to come forward. Falcone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Phoenix misses.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcone.
Falcone throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Phoenix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Falcone counters with a body kick that stops Phoenix in his tracks momentarily.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Falcone throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Falcone only half commits.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.#T2#
Falcone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been informed that Phoenix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Falcone scoring well with a low kick there.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix slips under a jab.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Falcone rather than just go for the knockout.
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phoenix.
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone tries to land a front kick but Phoenix steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falcone throws a low kick but Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Phoenix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phoenix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone checks a leg kick.#T3#
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Falcone blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Falcone.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix misses with a low kick as Falcone jumps back.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phoenix connects with the punch.
Falcone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falcone pushes Phoenix away with a front kick.
Falcone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Falcone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Phoenix will feel that in the morning.
Falcone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phoenix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phoenix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Falcone.
Phoenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcone.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Jab by Phoenix.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Phoenix takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Falcone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falcone misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with a leg kick.
Phoenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Falcone's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Falcone misses.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Falcone.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcone misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Falcone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone. #T1#
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phoenix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Falcone checks a leg kick.
Falcone is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phoenix! But no joy.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix checks a leg kick nicely.
Phoenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phoenix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Falcone swings for the body but Phoenix moves out of range.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone. #T2#
Phoenix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcone.
Falcone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phoenix can do to turn this around?
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Phoenix blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phoenix might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Falcone has got the better of the exchanges.
Phoenix misses with a straight left.
A big left from Falcone misses.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Phoenix tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcone is wise to it.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Falcone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range.
Falcone checks a low kick from Phoenix.
Phoenix connects with a crisp jab.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Falcone
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone lands with a shot to the body.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Phoenix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
Falcone tried to counter with a leg kick but Phoenix avoided it.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Falcone tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
Phoenix misses with a body shot. #T4#
Phoenix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phoenix walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Falcone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Falcone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Phoenix moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix tries to move into range but Falcone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Falcone throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Falcone.
Falcone works Phoenix's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone misses with a left hand
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone lands a head kick. Phoenix smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Phoenix swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phoenix.
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Falcone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcone's corner calls for a 1-2. Falcone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Falcone digs a good hook to Phoenix's body.
Phoenix takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix moves out of range as Falcone throws a body kick.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Falcone!
Some bone on bone action there as Falcone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Falcone.
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
Phoenix checks a leg kick.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Falcone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Falcone.
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone with a hook.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick there by Falcone.
Phoenix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Falcone lands a nice shot that snaps Phoenix's head back.
A leg kick checked by Phoenix.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phoenix is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Phoenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Falcone slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Falcone tries to work over Phoenix's front leg with a kick but Phoenix checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Phoenix misses.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Falcone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Phoenix moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcone. That's going to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix throws a leg kick but Falcone checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phoenix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phoenix moves out of range as Falcone throws a body kick.
Falcone blocks a jab.#T3#
Phoenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phoenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Phoenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Falcone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Phoenix now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Phoenix takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phoenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Phoenix checks it.
Falcone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Phoenix's shoulder, as Phoenix tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone wants to slow Phoenix down by chopping away at his legs.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Phoenix.
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Falcone connects with a single shot there.
Falcone with a nice calf kick.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone throws a nice head kick!
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone blocks a jab.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Falcone.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony Falcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcone ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Falcone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falcone 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Falcone!
A very excited looking Anthony Falcone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#893 Falcone v Dambullah
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
Dambullah lands a jab to Falcone's midsection.
Falcone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dambullah tries to clinch up.
Falcone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dambullah throws a lazy uppercut
and Falcone counters with an outside leg kick.
Dambullah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dambullah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dambullah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dambullah misses with a straight right.
Dambullah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dambullah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dambullah cracks Falcone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Dambullah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dambullah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dambullah misses with the body kick
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dambullah misses with a looping left.
Falcone tried to counter with a leg kick but Dambullah avoided it.
Falcone throws a lazy body kick
and Dambullah counters with a leg kick.
Falcone connects with a solid leg kick.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Dambullah slips the punch.
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah lands an overhand right.
Dambullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Dambullah checks it.
Falcone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dambullah. That one must have hurt.
Dambullah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Falcone throws a wild body kick that Dambullah sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Falcone checks it.
Dambullah throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Dambullah tries to counter with a clinch but Falcone shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Dambullah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Dambullah is looking to clinch.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick.
Dambullah connects with a jab.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body kick from Dambullah.
Dambullah staying out of range there.
Dambullah throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Falcone walks into a straight right hand from Dambullah.#T3#
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dambullah throws a head kick that Falcone semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcone.
Dambullah throws a poor cross that misses
and Dambullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dambullah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dambullah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dambullah scores with a nice body kick.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dambullah tries to land a front kick but Falcone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dambullah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dambullah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
Falcone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dambullah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Falcone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dambullah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Falcone defending well as Dambullah loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
Dambullah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
Dambullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dambullah.
Dambullah connects with a crisp jab.
Dambullah scores with a decent looking hook.
Dambullah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falcone at a distance.
Crunch! Dambullah slams his shin into Falcone's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dambullah looks for the body kick but Falcone saw that one coming.
Falcone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dambullah looks to throw a body kick
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dambullah tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dambullah.
Falcone 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.
Dambullah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Falcone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Falcone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
Dambullah looks to throw a body kick
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dambullah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dambullah misses with a body shot.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah looks to land a body kick but Falcone moved away.
Falcone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Dambullah feints and then cracks Falcone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcone down.
Crunch! Dambullah slams his shin into Falcone's torso.
Dambullah wants to slow Falcone down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone tried to counter with a leg kick but Dambullah avoided it.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Falcone takes a step back to recover.
Dambullah scores with a body shot.
Dambullah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falcone avoids a kick to the body.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dambullah stuns Falcone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papa Moosh Dambullah seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Dambullah digs a good body shot into Falcone's ribs.
Dambullah throws an overhand right that lands on Falcone's shoulder, as Falcone tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Dambullah.
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!
Dambullah delivers a nice body kick.
Falcone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dambullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Falcone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
Falcone throws the left hand but Dambullah avoids the punch easily.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Dambullah.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Falcone scores with a nice right hand.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
Dambullah throws a head kick that misses
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dambullah to score with a decent uppercut.
Falcone throws the kick towards the body but Dambullah avoids it.
Dambullah throws a push kick but Falcone slaps the foot to one side.
Falcone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falcone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Dambullah throws an off balance right hand
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Dambullah lands with a nice body punch.
Falcone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dambullah misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dambullah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Dambullah throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Dambullah throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Falcone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dambullah slips under a jab from Falcone.
Dambullah shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice cross by Dambullah.
Falcone tries to work over Dambullah's front leg with a kick but Dambullah checks it.
Dambullah misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Dambullah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dambullah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dambullah takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dambullah misses with a body punch
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dambullah with the inside leg kick.
Dambullah connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falcone's hands.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Falcone moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah cracks Falcone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
Falcone misses with a hook. Dambullah ducked under it nicely.
Falcone checks a leg kick. #T1#
Dambullah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Falcone misses.
Dambullah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dambullah missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone misses with a body punch
and Dambullah counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dambullah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dambullah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dambullah connects with a body shot that sends Falcone's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Dambullah - just one landing.
Dambullah throws a low kick, looking for Falcone's leg but Falcone calmly moves out of range.
Dambullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Dambullah misses with a hook.#T2#
Falcone misses the jab.
Dambullah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Falcone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Falcone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dambullah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
A telegraphed right hand from Dambullah misses the target.
Falcone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dambullah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Falcone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dambullah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick.
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
Falcone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Dambullah tries to move into range but Falcone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dambullah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dambullah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dambullah checks a low kick from Falcone.#KD#
Falcone lands a big head kick that sends Dambullah tumbling to the mat! Falcone takes a step backwards and waves Dambullah back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Dambullah is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dambullah lands a nice shot that snaps Falcone's head back.
Dambullah is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Dambullah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcone takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Dambullah throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah throws a big shot that misses.
Dambullah seems to have recovered his senses.
Dambullah throws a push kick but Falcone slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcone misses its target.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Dambullah ducks down to avoid it.
Dambullah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Falcone will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Dambullah throws a sloppy head kick
and Falcone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Falcone counters with a leg kick.
Falcone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good leg kick by Dambullah.
Dambullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Falcone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falcone throws a body kick that misses
and Dambullah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dambullah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dambullah scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Falcone lands a big head kick that sends Dambullah tumbling to the mat! Falcone takes a step backwards and waves Dambullah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dambullah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dambullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcone throws a hook to the side of Dambullah's head but Dambullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Papa Moosh Dambullah just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Dambullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dambullah lands a nice looking body kick.
Dambullah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falcone.
A swing and a miss from Falcone.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone wants to slow Dambullah down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Dambullah.
Some bone on bone action there as Dambullah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Dambullah with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Dambullah misses.
A quick step to the side and Falcone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.#T1#
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Dambullah tries to work over Falcone's front leg with a kick but Falcone checks it.
Dambullah swings widly with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Dambullah throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
Falcone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcone 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 Dambullah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dambullah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falcone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone slips under a jab from Dambullah.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah lands a leg kick that knocks Falcone off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Falcone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Falcone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Falcone throws a chopping leg kick but Dambullah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dambullah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcone lands with a nice body punch.
Dambullah throws a leg kick
and Falcone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dambullah slips a jab from Falcone.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Falcone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dambullah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dambullah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dambullah scores with the left hand. Falcone knows he should have avoided that one.
Falcone tests Dambullah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dambullah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Dambullah throws a push kick but Falcone slaps the foot to one side.
And Falcone counters with a quick kick to the body but Dambullah blocks it.
Dambullah blocks a head kick by Falcone.
Dambullah thinks about the counter body kick.
Dambullah lands a front kick.
Falcone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dambullah gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
It looked like Falcone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dambullah.
Dambullah lands with a nice body punch.
Falcone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dambullah.
Falcone is looking to counter with a body kick.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dambullah.#T4#
Falcone misses with a straight right.
Falcone slips a jab from Dambullah.
It looked like Falcone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dambullah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dambullah thuds his right hand into Falcone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dambullah. That's going to slow Falcone down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falcone avoids the head kick by Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Dambullah there.
Dambullah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Moosh Dambullah dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Dambullah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falcone, as that shot connected.
Dambullah avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Dambullah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Falcone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dambullah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dambullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone.
Falcone lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dambullah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dambullah.
Falcone throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dambullah to counter with a crisp jab.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah throws a leg kick but Falcone checks it. #T1#
Dambullah is looking to chop away at Falcone's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Dambullah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dambullah thumps Falcone with a low kick.
Dambullah tries to land a body kick
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Dambullah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Falcone.
Falcone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Falcone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dambullah.
Dambullah misses the shot to the body.
Dambullah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Falcone counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Falcone.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Dambullah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dambullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcone misses with an uppercut
and Dambullah counters with a left to the body.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone with a jab.
Dambullah misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone swings for the body but Dambullah moves out of range.
Dambullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone lands with a good body shot.
Dambullah is looking to clinch. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcone 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 Dambullah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dambullah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dambullah misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Falcone moves out of range of the body kick from Dambullah.
A big right from Dambullah misses.
Dambullah avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Nice shot lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone tried to counter with a leg kick but Dambullah avoided it.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Dambullah lands with a good body shot.
Dambullah tries to score with a low kick but Falcone moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Dambullah with the inside leg kick.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dambullah is just out of range.
Dambullah slips under a jab.
Dambullah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dambullah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcone is looking to counter punch.
Falcone wants to land a leg kick but Dambullah is out of range.
Dambullah misses the jab.
Falcone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dambullah throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Dambullah.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dambullah misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anthony Falcone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papa Moosh Dambullah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falcone thuds a left hand into Dambullah's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Falcone.
Well Dambullah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Papa Moosh Dambullah is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Papa Moosh Dambullah, 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.

Event: GAMMA#890 Falcone v Mitchell
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Mitchell is looking to slow Falcone down with leg kicks.
Falcone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mitchell checks a leg kick.
Falcone dips to his left and cracks Mitchell with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcone. That's going to slow Mitchell down.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Falcone is having none of it.
Falcone is looking to counter punch.
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Mitchell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcone.
Falcone is trying to break free.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Falcone as the two fighters clinch.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Mitchell.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mitchell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short body shot lands from Falcone as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell lands with a short shot to the head.
Falcone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Falcone struggles to land a body shot inside as Mitchell controls his hands.
A short right from Falcone on the inside. #T1#
Falcone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falcone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mitchell lands a nice uppercut.
Falcone working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Falcone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Mitchell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Falcone throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Falcone!
Falcone manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell looks to land a strike but Falcone avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Falcone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Falcone wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Falcone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Falcone stays in close to Mitchell's body and controls the position.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Falcone from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell being controlled here, momentarily.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Falcone from controlling successfully.
Mitchell being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Falcone slips nicely into half guard.
Mitchell manages to get to full guard.
Falcone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falcone 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.
Falcone continues to stall.
Mitchell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Falcone looking to pass the guard.
Falcone is working hard here to advance position.
Falcone controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falcone wants to land a leg kick but Mitchell is out of range.
Falcone looks for the body kick but Mitchell saw that one coming.
Falcone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mitchell.
Mitchell controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Mitchell checks it.
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mitchell.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Mitchell sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Mitchell rushes Falcone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Falcone manages to break the clinch.
Falcone throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Falcone slips under a jab from Mitchell.
Falcone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone misses with a hook #CL2#
and Mitchell moves into the clinch.#BC#
Falcone manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcone.
Falcone swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Mitchell moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Falcone tries a low kick but Mitchell avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick from Falcone.
Mitchell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitchell connects with a jab.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell cracks Falcone with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Falcone.
Mitchell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Falcone thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
Falcone with a hook.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Falcone.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Falcone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Falcone.
Mitchell checks a low kick from Falcone.
Mitchell takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Falcone is looking to counter punch.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the body
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Falcone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falcone is looking to land body kicks.
Falcone scores with a spinning back kick!
Mitchell swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Mitchell scores with a jab.
Falcone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mitchell checks a leg kick.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Mitchell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Mitchell takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Mitchell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitchell.
Falcone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Falcone is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Falcone circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Falcone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falcone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Falcone blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell clobbers Falcone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falcone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mitchell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell checks a leg kick nicely.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitchell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Falcone swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitchell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Some bone on bone action there as Mitchell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mitchell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falcone throwing a counter right hand but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell throws out a counter right but Falcone avoids it with no problem.
Falcone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcone scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Falcone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mitchell just manages to avoid it.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
As Mitchell backs away, Falcone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mitchell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that second round.
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.#R3#
Falcone moves out of range as Mitchell strikes.
Falcone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Falcone lands a body shot.
Falcone misses the jab.
Mitchell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mitchell moves forwards but Falcone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcone.
And Mitchell tries to counter it with a takedown but Falcone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mitchell throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitchell swings widly with a right hand
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Mitchell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Falcone scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell looks to land a body kick but Falcone moved away.
Mitchell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Mitchell jabs at Falcone's body.#T1#
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Falcone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitchell. That did some damage!
Mitchell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcone lands with a hook. Mitchell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mitchell blocks a low kick nicely.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell doesn't manage to clinch there - Falcone circles away.
Falcone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mitchell.
Falcone lands a glancing blow to the side of Mitchell's head.
Mitchell looks to land a body kick but Falcone moved away.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone lands a nice shot that snaps Mitchell's head back.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Falcone swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.#T2#
Falcone cracks Mitchell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Falcone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone lands an overhand right.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
Falcone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Falcone.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Falcone.
Mitchell stuns Falcone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mitchell is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcone.
A low kick from Falcone misses
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitchell moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mitchell.
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.#T3#
Falcone lands with a right hand.
Falcone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falcone doesn't seem bothered though.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Mitchell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitchell throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcone counters with a nice leg kick.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Mitchell checks it.
Mitchell staying out of range there.
Falcone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falcone misses with a low kick as Mitchell jumps back.#T4#
Mitchell takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falcones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Mitchell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mitchell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcone.
Mitchell shoots in but Falcone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Falcone thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
Mitchell lands an overhand right.
Mitchell swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
It looked like Falcone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mitchell.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mitchell.
Mitchell scores with a jab. Falcone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Falcone connects with a body shot that sends Mitchell's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Falcone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Falcone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Falcone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcone connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcone.
Falcone scores with a jab to the head.
Mitchell throws a solid leg kick but Falcone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mitchell.
Falcone scores with a jab.
Mitchell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Falcone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falcone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mitchells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent.
Falcone tries to break free but Mitchell pushes him back against the cage.
Mitchell misses with some punches.
Mitchell goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Falcone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcone connects with a solid leg kick.
Falcone looks to land a body kick but Mitchell moved away.
Falcone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falcone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
Falcone scores with a nice body kick.
Mitchell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mitchell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mitchell checks a leg kick.
Mitchell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Falcone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Falcone thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Mitchell blocks the low kick.
Mitchell misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
Mitchell lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcone pinned against the cage. Falcone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitchell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mitchell tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.
Good exchange - Falcone coming out on top.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Nice shot by Mitchell.
Mitchell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mitchell looks to throw a body kick
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Falcone - just one landing.
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone scores with the left hand. Mitchell knows he should have avoided that one.
Falcone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mitchell on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Falcone.
Falcone scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
Falcone throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Falcone works the jab nicely.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Mitchell cracks Falcone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Mitchell slips the punch.#CL2#
Mitchell rushes Falcone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.#T4#
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Mitchell rushes Falcone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Mitchell.
Falcone lands the left hand.
Falcone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Mitchell moved away.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Falcone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falcone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Falcone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Falcone throws a low kick, looking for Mitchell's leg but Mitchell calmly moves out of range.
Falcone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mitchell takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone had his way with Travis Mitchell in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Mitchell saw that one coming.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Falcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falcone circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Mitchell rushes Falcone and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Falcone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Falcone defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Falcone moves out of range of the body kick from Mitchell.
Mitchell shoots in for a double leg but Falcone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell 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.
Falcone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Falcone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Mitchell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Falcone checks a low kick from Mitchell.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcone.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcone.
Falcone looks to land a body kick but Mitchell moved away.
Mitchell throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Mitchell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Falcone.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Falcone avoids them all with ease.
Mitchell throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falcone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Falcone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcone.
Falcone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Falcone moves out of range.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone lands an overhand right.#T2#
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!
Falcone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitchell needs to keep his hands up - Falcone had a free shot at his head there.
Mitchell throws a wild body kick that Falcone sees coming a mile off.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mitchell lands with a hook. Falcone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Falcone blocks the leg kick.
Falcone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Falcone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mitchell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Falcone defends it well.
Mitchell digs a good hook to Falcone's body.
Falcone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Mitchell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Travis Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mitchell in his tracks.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcone. That's going to slow Mitchell down.
The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitchell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitchell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcone.
Falcone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcone scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Mitchell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mitchell.
Mitchell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
Mitchell thumps Falcone with a low kick.
Falcone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Mitchell misses.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell.
Falcone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcone scores with a body shot.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Falcone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mitchell's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
Falcone is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anthony Falcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Falcone. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Falcone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Falcone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Anthony Falcone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#886 Falcone v Newton
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Newton is looking to clinch.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Newton does it's job there.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Falcone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Falcone. That snapped Newton's head back.
Newton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Falcone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Newton.
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!
Falcone scores with a spinning back kick!
Newton checks a leg kick.
Falcone jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Newton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Falcone misses the jab.
Falcone walks into a straight right hand from Newton.
Newton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Newton avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newton.
Newton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Falcone moved out of range nicely.
Newton lands with a right hand.
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!
Good exchange - Newton coming out on top.#T2#
Falcone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Newton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Newton swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Falcone counters with a leg kick.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falcone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.#CL2#
Newton instigates a clinch.
Newton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice uppercut.
Newton lands a right hand.
Newton throws a head punch that misses.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newton swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Falcone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Newton blocks an uppercut.
Falcone misses with a punch to the body.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falcone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falcone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Falcone manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Newton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Falcone kicks Newton off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone looks for the body kick but Newton saw that one coming.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch but Falcone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcone.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Falcone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Falcone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Falcone takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton with the counter takedown but Falcone avoids it easily.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Newton tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Newton moves into the clinch.
Falcone lands a left hand.
Falcone lands a right hand.
Newton misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Newton throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Falcone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newton. That did some damage!
Newton slips under a jab.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newton throws out the jab.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Falcone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Newton staying out of range there.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Falcone counters with a nice body kick.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range. #T1#
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Newton throws a lazy uppercut
and Falcone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Falcone throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falcone throws a low kick but Newton moves out of range easily.
Falcone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Newton is rocked!
Falcone lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Newton up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Falcone from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Newton's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Anthony Falcone made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#882 Newton v Falcone
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Newton.
We've been informed that Falcone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice takedown defense from Falcone. No joy for Newton on that attempt.
Newton slips under a jab.
Falcone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton throws a lazy uppercut
and Falcone counters with an outside leg kick.
Newton swings widly with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Newton.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Newton.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newton throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Falcone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton lands with a straight right. Falcone didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcone.#T1#
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton 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.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Newton.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newton.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falcone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Falcone jabs at Newton's body.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Falcone.
Newton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falcone counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Newton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newton throws out the jab.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newton scores with a nice head shot.
Newton misses with a body shot
and Falcone counters with a low kick, right behind Newton 's knee.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falcone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone is looking to chop away at Newton's legs.
Newton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Falcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Newton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Newton drops his hands momentarily and Falcone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newton misses with a hook.
Falcone drops Newton with a straight right hand, right on the button! Falcone follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#879 Storm v MacNamara
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Raffington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Raffington.
Falcone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raffington connects with a body shot.
Shane Raffington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raffington throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Falcone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Falcone wants to land a leg kick but Raffington is out of range.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Falcone with a jab.
Raffington swings widly with a right hand
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raffington throws the kick towards the body but Falcone avoids it.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raffington throws out the jab.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Raffington lands a leg kick that knocks Falcone off balance momentarily.#T1#
Raffington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Raffington checks it.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raffington.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raffington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raffington throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Raffington with a jab.
Falcone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raffington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Raffington tries to land a body kick
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcone clobbers Raffington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falcone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falcone scores with a decent looking hook.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raffington was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raffington.
Raffington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Falcone on the side of the head.
Falcone works Raffington's body with a nice hook.
Raffington lands with a good body shot.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raffington.
Raffington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
A low kick from Raffington is predictable there
and Falcone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raffington's knee momentarily.
Falcone connects with an inside leg kick.
Raffington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Raffington misses.
Raffington lands with a cross.
Falcone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raffington finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcone's head.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Raffington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Raffington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone blocks a jab.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Raffington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Raffington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Falcone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raffington tries a quick counter leg kick but Falcone is wise to it.
Raffington swinging wildly here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Falcone. Raffington shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone checks a low kick from Raffington.
Falcone fakes the leg kick and cracks Raffington in the body.
Raffington looks winded!
Falcone misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Raffington lands a nice hook to Falcone's body. Falcone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raffington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcone.
Raffington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
Raffington throws a counter combo.
Raffington throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Raffington throws a leg kick
and Falcone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raffington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone cracks Raffington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raffington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raffington is breathing heavily.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.#T1#
Raffington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcone.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcone.
Falcone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Falcone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Falcone as he checks the leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raffington might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Falcone has got the better of the exchanges.
Raffington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Raffington ducks down to avoid it.
Raffington scores with a leg kick.
Falcone lands the left hand.#T2#
Raffington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raffington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Falcone dips to his left and cracks Raffington with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raffington cracks Falcone with a good jab.
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raffington's hands.
Raffington misses with a low kick.
Raffington scores with a leg kick.
Raffington 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.
Nice cross by Raffington.
Raffington misses with a straight left.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Falcone is looking to slow Raffington down with leg kicks.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raffington moves away.
Falcone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raffington moves out of range of the body kick from Falcone.
Raffington scoring well with a low kick there.
Raffington cracks a nice hook into Falcone's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Raffington just misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raffington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raffington misses with a body kick.
Raffington looks to throw the jab but Falcone is out of range. #T4#
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Raffington scores with a jab. Falcone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raffington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Raffington misses with a low kick as Falcone jumps back.
Raffington scores with a spinning back kick!
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!
Falcone 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.
Raffington throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Raffington takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcone connects with an inside leg kick.
Raffington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falcone's sensitive parts.
Falcone lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Raffington slips a jab from Falcone.
Raffington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raffington misses with a leg kick
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
Raffington lands with a straight right. Falcone didn't see that one coming.
Falcone moves out of range as Raffington strikes.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone with the inside leg kick.
Raffington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws a low kick but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Raffington throws a front kick aimed at Falcone's knee but Falcone avoids it well.
Falcone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raffington just manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Falcone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raffington - the referee stops the clock and Falcone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raffington. Falcone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Raffington thumps Falcone with a low kick.
Falcone misses with a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raffington lands an overhand right.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
Raffington blocks the body kick.
Raffington wants to land a leg kick but Falcone is out of range.
Raffington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Raffington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raffington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raffington thows a leg kick but Falcone checks it
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Raffington throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falcone scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raffington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Falcone checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raffington lands a nice hook to Falcone's body. Falcone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Raffington.
Raffington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcone. Falcone obviously looking to wear him down.
Falcone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Nice shot by Raffington.
Raffington moves away from the strike by Falcone.
Falcone tries to work over Raffington's front leg with a kick but Raffington checks it.
Raffington tries to land a body kick
and Falcone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falcone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raffington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shane Raffington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Raffington darts in and clinches Falcone up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Raffington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Falcone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Raffington misses.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raffington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raffington gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Falcone lands a jab to the head.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raffington misses with an uppercut
and Raffington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raffington has time to react.
Raffington looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
Raffington misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcone lands an overhand right.#ROC#Raffington is rocked!
Falcone cracks Raffington with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#876 Kodjia v Manowaru
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Falcone moves out of range.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falcone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Falcone.
Mitchell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Falcone takes a step back to recover.
Falcone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Falcone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mitchell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Falcone cracks Mitchell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Falcone circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Mitchell.
It looked like Falcone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mitchell slips a jab from Falcone.
Mitchell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Falcone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falcone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mitchell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mitchell looks to land a left hand but Falcone moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Falcone swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
Falcone scores with a jab.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Mitchell.
Mitchell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mitchell walks into a straight right hand from Falcone.
A shot to the body from Mitchell misses
and Falcone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mitchell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mitchell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falcone scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Mitchell defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick from Falcone.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone lands an overhand right.
Falcone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mitchell. Mitchell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Mitchell scores with a jab to the head.
Mitchell punishes Falcone's body with a nice straight punch.
Falcone tests Mitchell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch but Falcone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Falcone.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Mitchell.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell is looking to land body kicks.
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell. #T3#
Falcone throws a low kick but Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Mitchell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Mitchell throws a series of strikes that have Falcone backpedaling.
Mitchell tries to clinch up.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Mitchell moved away.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Mitchell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Falcone gets caught napping as Mitchell dives in and scores a takedown. Falcone manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Falcone pulls Mitchell in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Falcone is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcone seems keen to control Mitchell's posture.
Mitchell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mitchell won't allow Falcone to sweep him here.
Mitchell trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Falcone looks for the body kick but Mitchell saw that one coming.
Falcone misses with a hook.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
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.#R2#
Mitchell throws a shot to the body.
Falcone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
Falcone swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Falcone cracks Mitchell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcone but Falcone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown but Falcone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mitchell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Falcone staying out of range there.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitchell lands a front kick.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Falcone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.
Mitchell looks for the body kick but Falcone saw that one coming.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Falcone.
Falcone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitchell at a distance.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone throwing a counter right hand but Mitchell manages to avoid it.
Mitchell walks into a straight right hand from Falcone.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell feints the counter takedown.
Falcone lands a head shot.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Falcone's shoulder, as Falcone tries to avoid the shot.
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitchell throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Mitchell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Falcone moves away from the strike by Mitchell.
Mitchell defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcone misses its target.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Falcone.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcone.
Falcone swings for the body but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Falcone scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Mitchell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falcone is trying to defend but Mitchell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Falcone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mitchell.
Falcone is looking to improve his position.
Falcone trying to control but Mitchell postures up. #T3#
Falcone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Falcone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
Mitchell scoring with some ground and pound.
Falcone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
Falcone controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
Falcone is pulling down on Mitchell's head to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitchell passes into half guard.
Falcone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mitchell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Falcone is looking to improve his position.
Falcone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falcone has his hands clasped together around Mitchell's back. He's all about the action.
Falcone wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell misses with a hook
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Falcone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Falcone misses with a low kick as Mitchell jumps back.#TD2#
Mitchell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Falcone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Falcone throws Mitchell to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Mitchell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Falcone misses. #T1#
Mitchell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Falcone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mitchells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mitchell looks to clinch
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Mitchell drives through and clinches with Falcone against the cage.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Falcone on the inside.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falcone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mitchell.
Mitchell gets through Falcone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitchell misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
Falcone tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Falcone tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcone controls his hands.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
A right hand to the body from Falcone. #T2#
Nice body punch from Falcone - that landed with a thud.
Falcone lands a right hand.
Mitchell has Falcone pressed against the cage, preventing Falcone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Falcone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mitchell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Falcone's efforts to push away.#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Falcone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mitchell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falcone to score with a decent uppercut.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Mitchell throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone counters with a nice body kick.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Falcone with a nice cross.
Travis Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Falcone connects with a nice looking jab.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Mitchell misses with a body kick.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mitchell avoids it.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Falcone misses.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mitchell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Mitchell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Falcone's shoulder, as Falcone tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mitchell misses with a combination
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell. #T4#
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell tries to land a leg kick but Falcone saw it coming and moves away.
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
Anthony Falcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
Falcone connects with a crisp jab.
Mitchell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mitchell staying out of range there.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mitchell has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
Falcone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mitchell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Falcone connects with a nice looking jab.
Mitchell throws a nice looking combination but Falcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Falcone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Falcone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Falcone!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#872 Manowaru v Horse
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Newton tries for a takedown but Falcone circles away easily
and Falcone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newton thinking.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Newton goes for a double leg but Falcone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falcone continues to drive forward.
Falcone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Falcone controlling Newton's posture.
Falcone keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Falcone has his hands on Newton's head, controlling the position.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Falcone is keeping the position.#T1#
Falcone is looking to stand up but Newton isn't so interested in that idea.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Falcone is retaining full guard.
Falcone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Falcone keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton being controlled here momentarily.
Falcone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falcone is pulling down on Newton's head. It's preventing any offense from Newton, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Newton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcone in his tracks. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Newton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcone finds it's way round the side to connect with Newton's head.
Newton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Falcone.
Falcone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falcone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Newton cracks Falcone with a nice body shot.
Newton tries to throw a body punch but Falcone avoids it by throwing Newton back against the cage.
Falcone blocks a body shot from Newton.
A short left from Falcone.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falcone backwards. #T3#
Newton gets through Falcone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Newton.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone lands a hook that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falcone.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Newton.
A short left from Falcone.
A shot in the inside from Newton. #TD2#
Newton successfully pulls guard.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Falcone from standing up. #SUB2#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Newton is tightening it up a little... Falcone has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Falcone reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Falcone taps out! Nice BJJ there by Newton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bill Newton!
Bill Newton is the new middleweight champion!

Event: GAMMA#868 Falcone v Newton
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Newton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newton is looking to clinch.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Falcone's head back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Falcone.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Newton misses with a body shot
letting Falcone counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Falcone's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Newton checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Falcone on the side of the head.#T1#
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falcone tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falcone to the ground. Falcone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Newton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Newton showed some decent athleticism there.
Falcone is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Falcone wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Falcone wants to stand and escape but Newton is having none of it.
Falcone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Falcone wants to get up but he can't break Newton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Falcone stands up and waves to Newton to follow him. #CL2#
Newton instigates a clinch. #T2#
Falcone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Falcone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Newton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Falcone doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Falcone throws the kick towards the body but Newton avoids it.
Newton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton lands the left hand.
Newton looks to land a left hand but Falcone moved out of range nicely.
Falcone lands a jab to the nose.
Newton moves away from the strike by Falcone.
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Falcone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton. #T3#
Newton cracks Falcone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcone is looking to slow Newton down with leg kicks.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Falcone defends it well.
Newton misses with an uppercut.
Falcone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Newton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falcone sprawls well initially but Newton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Newton wants to pass to mount but Falcone is defending the position.
Falcone is trying to control but can't.
Falcone has his hands clasped together around Newton's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Falcone is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton. #T4#
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!
Falcone gets full guard.
Falcone has his hands on Newton's head, controlling the position.
Falcone wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Falcone controlling Newton's posture.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Falcone dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Newton moves away from the strike by Falcone.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newton checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Falcone. Newton shrugs it off though.
Falcone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Falcone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Newton scores with the left hand. Falcone knows he should have avoided that one.
Newton throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Newton. That snapped Falcone's head back.
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!
Falcone throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Falcone misses with a straight right.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.#TD2#
Falcone tries to sprawl but Newton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Falcone is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Falcone is trying to stand.
Falcone tries to get to full guard but Newton has control of the leg.
Falcone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falcone has his hands on Newton's head, controlling the position.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Newton is pushing down on Falcone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Falcone is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Falcone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Falcone.
Falcone wants to get back to his feet but Newton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Newton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Falcone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newton, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Falcone looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Falcone defends it easily.
Newton looking for a sweep. Not yet Newton, not yet.
Falcone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Falcone pushes his legs off easily.
Newton keeping full guard, as Falcone tries to pass.
Falcone trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Falcone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Falcone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Newton's guard.
Newton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Falcone controls the pace.#SUB2#
Newton has his foot on Falcone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcone works his way back into a safe position though.
Falcone showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Newton has his foot on Falcone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcone works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falcone tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Falcone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Falcone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bill Newton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Falcone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Falcone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton lands a right hook to the body.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Falcone's head back.
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newton throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newton is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Newton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Falcone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone tried to counter with a leg kick but Newton avoided it.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Falcone slips a straight right by Newton.
Falcone throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton lands a nice hook to Falcone's body. Falcone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Falcone throws a chopping leg kick but Newton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Falcone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Newton just manages to avoid it.
Newton scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Newton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Falcone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Falcone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newton is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Falcone moves into full guard.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Falcone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Falcone manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Falcone's guard.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falcone is keeping the position for now.
Newton keeps trying to improve his position.
Falcone wants to stand but Newton is controlling the position. #T3#
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Falcone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Falcone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Falcone looking to pass the guard.
Falcone wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Falcone pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Falcone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falcone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Falcone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Newton wants to sweep here but Falcone controlling him for the moment.
Falcone controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcone is aware though and is defending well.
Newton trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##CL2#
Newton clinches with his opponent.
Falcone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Newton. #BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton lands the left hand.
Falcone with a nice cross.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Newton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Falcone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Falcone throws a low kick but Newton avoids it.
Newton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcone in his tracks.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Newton looking to score a takedown here. Falcone is defending well but Newton drives through and ends up in Falcone's guard.#ES#
Falcone is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Falcone digs a right hand underneath Newton's ribcage. Newton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a left to the body.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Newton.
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Newton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Falcone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Falcone regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falcone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Falcone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton pushing down on Falcone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Falcone trying to control from the bottom.
Falcone is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anthony Falcone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura here but Falcone manages to reverse the position and he's now in Newton's guard. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Falcone pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcone is aware though and is defending well.
Falcone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Falcone passes Newton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falcone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Falcone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Falcone is thwarting Newton's attempts to control the position.
Newton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Falcone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Falcone's back!
Falcone tries to break free. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for the choke from the back position but Falcone is controlling his hands well.
Falcone trying to control the hands but Newton won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Falcone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Newton finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcone's head.
Newton just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newton throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone works Newton's body with a nice hook.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Falcone - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Falcone's belly button to the back.
Newton misses with a looping right.
Newton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Falcone scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Newton there.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Newton lands a nice shot that snaps Falcone's head back.
Falcone swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newton blocks the body kick.
Falcone throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Falcone ducks right into an uppercut from Newton.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton lands a nice hook to Falcone's body. Falcone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Falcone. #T2#
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newton.
Newton misses with a body shot.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcone finds it's way round the side to connect with Newton's head. #TD2#
Newton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Falcone bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Falcone moves away from the strike by Newton.
Newton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newton misses with a wild body shot.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Falcone is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newton misses with a left hand
and Falcone counters with a low kick, right behind Newton 's knee.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Falcone is looking to slow Newton down with leg kicks.
Newton throws a shot to the body.
Newton is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it.
Falcone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Falcone's shoulder, as Falcone tries to avoid the shot.
Newton fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Newton has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Newton working aggressively here.
Falcone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falcone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falcone pushes Newton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falcone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newton lands a body punch. #BC#
Falcone breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Newton has Falcone up against the cage in a clinch.
Newton lands a right hand. #BC#
Falcone manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Newton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falcone doesn't seem bothered though.
Newton avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone tries to land a leg kick but Newton saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Falcone.
I think Falcone 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!

Event: GAMMA#863 Falcone v Merel
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Merel in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.
Good work by Merel as he checks the leg kick.
Merel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merel walks into a straight right hand from Falcone.
Merel needs to keep his hands up - Falcone had a free shot at his head there.
Falcone is looking to land body kicks.
Falcone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Merel lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws out a leg kick but Merel moves out of range and Falcone only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Merel looks to land a combination but Falcone avoids it well. #T1#
Falcone tries to work over Merel's front leg with a kick but Merel checks it.
Merel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Merel will feel that in the morning.
Falcone scores with the left hand. Merel knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Falcone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcone throws a low kick, looking for Merel's leg but Merel calmly moves out of range.
Merel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Falcone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Falcone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falcone.
Falcone drops Merel with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Merel! Falcone dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#858 Bolleke v Newton
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Falcone shows good takedown defense.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
Falcone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Costa.
Falcone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costa thinking.
Costa drops his hands momentarily and Falcone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Costa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Costa lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Falcone throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Costa throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Costa moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Costa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone ducks right into an uppercut from Costa.
Falcone lands a jab.
Costa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Costa throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
Falcone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Costa needs to keep his hands up - Falcone had a free shot at his head there.
Costa throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Costa sizes up Falcone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Costa throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Falcone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Costa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Falcone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Costa throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Falcone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Costa closes the distance and clinches up with Falcone, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes Falcone against the cage but Falcone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Costa throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costa manages to avoid it.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Falcone moved out of range nicely.
Falcone connects with a single shot there.
Costa throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone misses with a hook.
Costa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falcone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Falcone.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Falcone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good leg kick by Falcone. #T4#
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falcone lands with a cross.
Falcone lands a really nice looking cross but Costa seems unphased.
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!
Costa scores with a body shot.
Falcone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Costa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Falcone has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Costa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costa throws out the jab.
Falcone moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Falcone scores with a leg kick.
Costa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Costa misses its intended target.
Falcone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Falcone slips a jab from Costa.
Costa throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcone.
Costa misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costa.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Costa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Falcone misses with a hook.#T1#
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Costa misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Falcone - that will leave a mark!
Costa checks a leg kick.
Costa fails with the takedown
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Costa is rocked!
Falcone fakes the body blow, causing Costa to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Costa goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
Our winner, Anthony Falcone, 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.

Event: GAMMA#851 Spike v Hiro
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone misses with a kick to the body
and Savic counters with a leg kick.
Falcone throws a right hand that misses
and Savic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Savic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Falcone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savic.
Falcone tests Savic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcone moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone cracks Savic with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Dragomir Savic has been cut.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Falcone - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone tests Savic's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Savic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Falcone checks a leg kick.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Savic.
Falcone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Savic avoids it.
Falcone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savic's head backwards.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savic.
Falcone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Falcone throwing a counter right hand but Savic manages to avoid it.
Falcone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Savic. That one must have hurt.
Savic misses with a low kick as Falcone jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcone misses the target.#T2#
Falcone cracks Savic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Savic misses.
Savic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savic blocks a jab.
Savic looks to throw a body kick
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone needs to keep his hands up - Savic had a free shot at his head there.
Falcone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Falcone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Savic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Falcone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savic to score with a decent uppercut.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Savic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Savic is out of range.
Savic lands a nice shot to the body.
Savic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Savic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Savic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Falcone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savic just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcone misses its target.
Savic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falcone's sensitive parts.
Falcone 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.#KD#
Falcone cracks Savic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Falcone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Savic to stand back up!
Savic misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone throws a quick counter kick to the body but Savic avoids it.
Falcone misses with a hook
and Savic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Falcone moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Savic is rocked!
Falcone punishes Savic's body with a nice straight punch.
Savic is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Savic leaves his chin hanging out and Falcone seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Savic crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
A victorious Anthony Falcone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#845 MacArthur v Lohmus
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
DeSilva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Falcone has one foot on DeSilva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
DeSilva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Falcone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Falcone slips under a jab from DeSilva.
Falcone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeSilva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falcone defends it nicely.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
Falcone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Falcone digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone counters with a nice body shot.
DeSilva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Falcone misses.
And DeSilva tries to counter it with a takedown but Falcone pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
DeSilva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Falcone was covering up waiting for the punch and DeSilva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Falcone looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeSilva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeSilva slips nicely into half guard.
DeSilva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeSilva is pressing down on Falcone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Falcone is holding on for now.
DeSilva throwing shots but Falcone is blocking nicely.
DeSilva trying to mount his opponent but Falcone defends it.
Falcone is holding on to half guard well.
DeSilva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falcone is controlling DeSilva's trapped leg to prevent DeSilva from advancing to side control.
Falcone trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
DeSilva passes to full mount!
DeSilva throws some wild stikes that Falcone manages to avoid easily.
Falcone avoids a series of strikes thrown by DeSilva.
DeSilva looking to ground and pound but Falcone is blocking nicely.
Falcone can't escape the position.
DeSilva trying to control but Falcone is having none of it.
Falcone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
DeSilva looking to control but Falcone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeSilva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Falcone is working to get back to half guard.
Falcone tries to lock up and control but DeSilva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeSilva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falcone is looking to escape.
DeSilva with shots to the head and body - Falcone looks very uncomfortable down there.
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcone is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeSilva looking to control but Falcone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Falcone regains half guard.#T4#
DeSilva lands with a punch from half guard.
DeSilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeSilva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Falcone is working away.
Falcone regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeSilva passes into half guard.
DeSilva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcone keeps working.
Falcone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Falcone walks into a stiff left hand from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva slips a jab from Falcone.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSilva misses the target.
DeSilva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeSilva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falcone misses with a head kick.
DeSilva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Falcone throws a front kick aimed at DeSilva's knee but DeSilva avoids it well.
DeSilva misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from DeSilva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range. #T1#
DeSilva throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcone sprawls well. Falcone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeSilva gets slowly back to his feet.
DeSilva clobbers Falcone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Falcone with an uppercut!
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for DeSilva. That snapped Falcone's head back.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeSilva lands with a good body shot.
DeSilva checks a low kick from Falcone.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Falcone throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
And DeSilva tries to counter it with a takedown but Falcone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeSilva checks the leg kick.#T2#
DeSilva throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Falcone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeSilva fails with the takedown.
Anthony Falcone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone throws a jab when DeSilva was well out of range.
Falcone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSilva.
Falcone appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Falcone.
DeSilva throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
Falcone avoids the body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcone but Falcone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Falcone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeSilva doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Falcone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Falcone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Falcone tries to sprawl but DeSilva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Falcone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Falcone is trying to get back to full guard.
Falcone works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeSilva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Falcone controlling DeSilva's posture.
Falcone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4##SU#
Falcone stands up out of the half guard.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy right hand. Falcone should have avoided that one. #CL2#
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Falcone, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch.
DeSilva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone throwing a counter right hand but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
DeSilva lands a head shot.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Falcone back into the cage.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
DeSilva throws a jab when Falcone was well out of range.
We've been told by Falcone's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the head.
DeSilva sizes up Falcone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Falcone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeSilva misses with a straight right.
DeSilva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Falcone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Falcone slips under a jab from DeSilva.
It looked like Falcone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeSilva sizes up Falcone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeSilva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and DeSilva moves out of range easily.
Falcone lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone staying out of range there.
Falcone stuffs the takedown attempt from DeSilva. DeSilva gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Falcone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcone cracks DeSilva with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSilva.
Falcone thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Falcone gets tackled into the cage by DeSilva. DeSilva maintains the clinch.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
Falcone lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the side of Falcone's head. #BC#
Falcone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from DeSilva finds it's target.
DeSilva works Falcone's body with a nice hook.
DeSilva throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Falcone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeSilva's head backwards.
DeSilva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Falcone misses.
DeSilva with the counter takedown but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeSilva scores with a body shot.
DeSilva shoots in but no luck this time.
Anthony Falcone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Falcone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
DeSilva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice leg kick from Falcone, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone throws a right hand that DeSilva ducks under and follows up with a left that DeSilva also avoids with ease.
DeSilva feints the counter takedown.
DeSilva blocks a low kick nicely.
DeSilva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeSilva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falcone counters with a left to the body.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeSilva.
DeSilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Falcone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeSilva throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Falcone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
DeSilva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
DeSilva connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anthony Falcone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeSilva.
Falcone looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut
and Falcone counters with a good low kick that DeSilva was not able to check.
DeSilva is looking to clinch.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
Falcone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falcone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcone.#TD2#
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Falcone napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Falcone throws DeSilva to one side and escapes!
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva closes the distance but Falcone moves to the side
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Falcone.
I think DeSilva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: GAMMA#838 Bolleke v Falcone
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Falcone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bolleke is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Bolleke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Falcone staying out of range there.
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Falcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolleke moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
A quick step to the side and Bolleke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bolleke scores with a nice head shot.
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falcone at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Falcone. No joy for Bolleke on that attempt.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
Falcone is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
Falcone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jab from Falcone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone lands a body shot.
Falcone misses with a body punch
and Bolleke counters with a left to the body.
Falcone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Nice jab there from Falcone.
Falcone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcone 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 Bolleke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolleke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Falcone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bolleke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Falcone.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.#TD#
Bolleke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Falcone is adopting a defensive guard.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Falcone is trying to control the position but Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke postures up in Falcone's guard and throws a big left but Falcone blocks it.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing.
Bolleke won't allow Falcone to sweep him here.
Falcone trying to keep a closed guard but Bolleke is proving a slippery customer.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Falcone managing to control the position.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolleke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falcone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Falcone works the jab nicely.#TD#
Bolleke drives through with a takedown into Falcone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Falcone told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Falcone managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Falcone throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bolleke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Falcone scores with a spinning back kick!
Falcone connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
A little jabbing left from Falcone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke 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.
Falcone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Falcone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcone lands a leg kick that knocks Bolleke off balance momentarily.
Falcone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke scores with a nice head shot.
Bolleke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falcone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bolleke in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
Falcone throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range. #T1#
Bolleke throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone scores with a kick to the body.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke has a takedown stuffed.
Falcone misses the jab.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falcone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Falcone on the side of the head.
Falcone is looking to slow Bolleke down with leg kicks.
Bolleke digs a good body shot into Falcone's ribs.
Bolleke works Falcone's body with a nice hook.
Falcone tries to work over Bolleke's front leg with a kick but Bolleke checks it.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone throws a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.#T2#
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Falcone wants to land a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Falcone sprawls and moves away.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Bolleke.
Falcone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bolleke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Anthony Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcone.
Bolleke scores with a sloppy right hand. Falcone should have avoided that one.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke jabs Falcone right on the nose. Falcone blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Falcone.
Falcone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcone but Falcone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Falcone throws out a counter right but Bolleke avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Falcone misses with a leg kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Falcone shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. Falcone sprawls well.
Falcone feints a counter leg kick.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcone connects with an inside leg kick.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Falcone lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcone throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.#T4#
Bolleke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falcone tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Bolleke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Falcone's guard.
Falcone working a defensive guard here.
Falcone controlling the position.
Falcone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolleke trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Falcone is keeping the position.
Bolleke stops Falcone from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Falcone lands with a good body shot.
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Bolleke lands.
Falcone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolleke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falcone doesn't seem bothered though.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone cracks a nice hook into Bolleke's ribs.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
Falcone jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Falcone slips under a jab.#T1#
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcone.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. Falcone sprawls well.
Falcone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke throws a good cross that connects.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone lands a right hook to the body.
Falcone pushes Bolleke away with a front kick.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone misses the jab.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Falcone is quick to defend against it.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Falcone misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Falcone works Bolleke's body with a nice hook.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcone lands a head shot.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
Bolleke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Falcone stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolleke. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Falcone misses.
Bolleke's corner calls for a 1-2. Bolleke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Falcone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Falcone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Falcone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falcone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Falcone is rocked!
Bolleke scores with a jab to the body.
Falcone is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolleke finish him?#TD#
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falcone is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bolleke is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Falcone dodges it nicely.
Falcone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
Falcone seems to have recovered his senses.
Bolleke trying to control from Falcone's half guard. Falcone has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bolleke throws a strike but Falcone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Bolleke is working an open guard so Falcone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Falcone.
Falcone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bolleke's hands.
Falcone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes one on the button.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Falcone scores with a nice right hand.
Bolleke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Falcone lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bolleke there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bolleke circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Falcone to the canvas! Falcone doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bolleke keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Thomas Bolleke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#834 Bolleke v Falcone
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Bolleke scores with a takedown into Falcone's guard.
Bolleke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Falcone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Falcone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolleke is one step ahead there.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcone pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Falcone looking for a sweep. Not yet Falcone, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Bolleke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but Falcone is keeping the position.
Bolleke won't allow Falcone to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Falcone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bolleke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bolleke dives in for a single leg takedown but Falcone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke connects with a crisp jab.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Falcone.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcone.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##TD#
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Falcone manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke shoots in and drives through. Falcone sprawls well.
It seemed like Falcone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Falcone throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke shoots in for a double leg but Falcone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcone sprawls well. Falcone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcone misses with a hook.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcone tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Falcone as he connects with a hook.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick from Falcone.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Falcone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Falcone.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab lands there for Falcone.
Bolleke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falcone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Falcone is out of range.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke slips under a jab.#T4#
Falcone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolleke goes for a double leg but Falcone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falcone continues to drive forward.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Falcone misses.
Falcone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Falcone misses.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Falcone misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Falcone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcone.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
A big right from Falcone misses.
Falcone misses the body punch
and Bolleke counters with a left to the body.
Bolleke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falcone defends well and Bolleke ends up having to push Falcone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Falcone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.#TD#
Bolleke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Falcone's guard.
Bolleke lands a couple of digs.
Falcone trying to control the position.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Falcone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Bolleke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Falcone's guard. #REVR#
Falcone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcone controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Falcone wants to get back to his feet but Bolleke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
Falcone controlling the position.
Let's hope that Falcone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke distracts Falcone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Falcone controls Bolleke momentarily but Bolleke frees himself.
Falcone pulls Bolleke in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Falcone trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bolleke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falcone can pounce on him.
A big right from Falcone misses.
Falcone lands a jab to the head.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
Falcone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bolleke is out of range.
Falcone scoring well with a low kick there.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Anthony Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcone.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolleke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
Bolleke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke cracks Falcone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone stuffs the takedown attempt from Bolleke. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Bolleke checks it.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Bolleke slips a jab from Falcone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Falcone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcone throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#TD#
Bolleke looking to score a takedown here. Falcone is defending well but Bolleke drives through and ends up in Falcone's guard.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Falcone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bolleke stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolleke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Falcone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolleke throwing strikes from guard but Falcone blocks nicely. #T1#
Bolleke is fighting to break Falcone's control of his arms but Falcone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Falcone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bolleke lands a nice shot that snaps Falcone's head back.
Bolleke checks the leg kick.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Falcone lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Falcone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolleke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bolleke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Falcone.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Falcone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Falcone.#T2#
Falcone throws a leg kick but Bolleke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Falcone, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke sizes up Falcone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bolleke throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Bolleke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Falcone. Beautiful body shot.
Falcone misses with a hook.#T3#
Falcone misses with a hook.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking hook.
Falcone jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into Falcone's ribs.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Falcone.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Bolleke as he connects with a hook.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falcone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bolleke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falcone swivels and escapes.
Bolleke throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bolleke, as that shot connected. #T4#
Falcone throws a leg kick #TD#
so Bolleke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Falcone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Falcone throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke lands a jab to the head.
Falcone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone tries to land a leg kick but Bolleke saw it coming and moves away.
Falcone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcone slips under a jab.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Falcone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke checks a leg kick.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falcone! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anthony Falcone just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Falcone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Falcone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Bolleke moves his leg out of the way.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Falcone.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Bolleke moves his leg out of the way.
Falcone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Bolleke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone throws a hook to the side of Bolleke's head but Bolleke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bolleke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick from Falcone.
Bolleke attempts a counter takedown but Falcone avoids it well and moves away.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.#T1#
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
Falcone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bolleke under the eye.
Falcone scores with a nice head shot.
Falcone walks into a jab.
Bolleke shoots in but Falcone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Falcone throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Falcone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bolleke takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Falcone flicks out a counter leg kick but Bolleke steps away.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches up with Falcone, looking for a takedown. Bolleke pushes Falcone against the cage but Falcone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Falcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Falcone.
Falcone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
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!
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.#T2#
Falcone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falcone misses the jab.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Falcone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Falcone misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Falcone tries a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Falcone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falcone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Falcone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcone throws a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone.
Bolleke cracks Falcone with an open hand slap.
Bolleke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Bolleke counters with a nice body shot.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falcone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolleke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcone scores with a punch to the head.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Bolleke's shoulder, as Bolleke tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke cracks Falcone with an open hand slap.
Falcone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Falcone tries to avoid it but Bolleke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Falcone to the ground. Falcone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Falcone flicks out a counter leg kick but Bolleke steps away.
Bolleke walks forward, straight into a front kick from Falcone.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Bolleke checks it.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.#T4#
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Falcone throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Falcone throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Falcone needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Falcone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Bolleke saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bolleke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Falcone - the referee stops the clock and Bolleke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Falcone. Bolleke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Falcone lands a right hook to the body.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone misses with an uppercut
and Falcone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone takes one on the button.
Bolleke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bolleke slips under a jab from Falcone.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
Falcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Falcone misses with a hook.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Falcone is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Falcone misses.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Falcone there.
Bolleke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.#T1#
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone slips a jab from Bolleke.#TD#
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falcone is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falcone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolleke trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
Falcone keeping full guard, as Bolleke tries to pass.
Falcone wants to sweep here but Bolleke controlling him for the moment.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bolleke content to stall in guard here.
Thomas Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falcone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Falcone throws a push kick but Bolleke slaps the foot to one side.
Falcone scores with a jab.#T3#
Falcone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcone drops his hands momentarily and Bolleke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Falcone moved out of range nicely.
Falcone staying out of range there.
Bolleke blocks the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Falcone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bolleke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolleke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falcone defends well and Bolleke ends up having to push Falcone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bolleke drops his hands momentarily and Falcone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Falcone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Falcone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Falcone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Falcone lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Falcone. That snapped Bolleke's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcone.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcone.
Bolleke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolleke slips a jab from Falcone.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anthony Falcone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Falcone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Falcone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Anthony Falcone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#829 Bollek v Norris
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falcone walks into a stiff left hand from Newton.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton lands the left hand.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Falcone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Newton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton lands an overhand right.
Newton misses with a looping left.
Falcone feints a counter leg kick.
Falcone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
Falcone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Newton moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Newton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falcone defends well and Newton ends up having to push Falcone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Newton scores with a punch to the head.
Falcone lands with a shot to the body.
Falcone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Newton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Newton connects with a nice looking jab.
Falcone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
A countering left hand to the body from Falcone misses.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone tries to score with a low kick but Newton moves his leg out of the way.
Newton misses with a straight left.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Newton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcone. Falcone obviously looking to wear him down.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Newton misses with a takedown
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Newton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Falcone defends it well.
Falcone wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well. #SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falcone has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcone is looking to improve his position.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Falcone defending well.
Falcone controlling the position well. #SUB#
Newton is looking for submissions but instead, Falcone has regained full guard. #T3##SUB#
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Falcone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Falcone in his guard.#REVB#
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Falcone is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Falcone pushes his legs off easily.
Falcone wanted to stand there but Newton had control of the position. #SUB#
Falcone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Falcone has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Falcone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Falcone from standing up. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Falcone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Falcone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Falcone has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Falcone wants to stand but Newton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Falcone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Falcone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Newton has a closed guard, preventing Falcone from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Falcone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Newton feints and as Falcone raises his hands in defense, Newton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Falcone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is fighting to break Falcone's control of his arms but Falcone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falcone is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Newton forces his way into half guard.
Falcone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Falcone is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Newton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Falcone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Falcone is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Falcone is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Falcone is trying to control but can't.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Falcone is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Newton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Falcone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Falcone keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Falcone is defending well.
Falcone gets back to full guard.
Newton pushing down on Falcone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falcone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Falcone keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Falcone defends the submission attempt.
Falcone has his hands clasped together around Newton's back. He's all about the action.
Newton works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Newton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Falcone has worked his arm free - good work by Falcone!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Falcone has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Newton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Newton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcone counters with a body kick.
Newton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Falcone walks into a straight right hand from Newton.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Newton checks it.
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Falcone catches Newton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anthony Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Jab by Newton.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Newton misses with an uppercut
and Falcone counters with a right hand to the body.
Falcone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Newton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Falcone as he avoids it easily.
Newton misses the shot to the body.
Newton swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Newton slips a jab from Falcone.
Newton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falcone defends well and Newton ends up having to push Falcone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falcone avoids it really well and circles away.
Falcone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Falcone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newton.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Newton shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from Falcone lands.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Falcone enables Newton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Falcone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Falcone kicks Newton off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Newton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Newton has a takedown stuffed.
Falcone moves out of range as Newton strikes.#T3#
Falcone misses with a head kick.
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Newton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newton misses the body punch
and Falcone counters with a nice body shot.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Falcone dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!
Falcone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts.
Newton misses with a takedown
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Falcone had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone lands a nice looking body shot.
Falcone with a jab.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bill Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton avoids the head kick by Falcone.
Nice cross by Falcone.#ROC2#
Newton is rocked!
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Newton slips under a jab from Falcone.
Newton attempts a counter takedown but Falcone avoids it well and moves away.
Newton seems to have got his legs back now.
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Falcone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newton's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Falcone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falcone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Falcone!
After winning the bout, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#826 Bolleke v Paa
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Falcone throws a leg kick
and Ekstrovertti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcone lands a nice shot that snaps Ekstrovertti's head back.
Ekstrovertti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Ekstrovertti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Ekstrovertti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falcone is trying to defend but Ekstrovertti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ekstrovertti working over Falcone with some ground and pound. Falcone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ekstrovertti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ekstrovertti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ekstrovertti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Falcone is doing well to control the position and prevent Ekstrovertti from advancing to side control.#T1#
Ekstrovertti throwing shots but Falcone is blocking nicely.
Ekstrovertti prevents Falcone from improving his position.
Ekstrovertti controlling the action here.
Ekstrovertti working over Falcone with some ground and pound. Falcone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcone tries to get to full guard but Ekstrovertti has control of the leg.
Falcone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ekstrovertti. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falcone trying to control but Ekstrovertti postures up.
Ekstrovertti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcone is trying to get back to full guard.
Falcone trying to control but Ekstrovertti postures up.
Ekstrovertti throwing shots but Falcone is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekstrovertti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcone keeps working.
Ekstrovertti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ekstrovertti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Ekstrovertti thows a huge punch but Falcone dodges it nicely.
Falcone trying to control here.
Falcone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ekstrovertti is staying active.
Ekstrovertti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Falcone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Falcone seems keen to control Ekstrovertti's posture.
Falcone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekstrovertti looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ekstrovertti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Falcone lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Ekstrovertti is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekstrovertti throws a series of punches but Falcone avoids them all with ease.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Falcone jabs at Ekstrovertti's body.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Falcone has knocked Ekstrovertti down with a huge combo! Falcone steps away and waves a wobbly Ekstrovertti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Vertti Ekstrovertti has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ekstrovertti counters with a good low kick that Falcone was not able to check.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vertti Ekstrovertti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Falcone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range nicely.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to the head.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Ekstrovertti tenderised Falcone's leg. Falcone is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Ekstrovertti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that Falcone semi-blocks.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut. Falcone saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti is looking to chop away at Falcone's legs.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone staying out of range there.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick but Falcone avoids it.
Ekstrovertti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcone.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFalcone.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekstrovertti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekstrovertti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Falcone.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body kick.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Falcone throws a body punch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti lands with a nice body punch.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone misses with the combination. #T2#
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping left.
Falcone blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone checks a leg kick nicely.
Ekstrovertti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone throws a body kick that misses.
Falcone lands a really nice looking cross but Ekstrovertti seems unphased.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti thows a leg kick but Falcone checks it #KD2#
and Falcone counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ekstrovertti! Falcone lets Ekstrovertti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Ekstrovertti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Ekstrovertti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Ekstrovertti's shoulder, as Ekstrovertti tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Ekstrovertti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Falcone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ekstrovertti is in Falcone's guard.#ES2#
Falcone wriggles free and stands up.
Ekstrovertti lands a body shot.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Falcone counters with a body kick.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone stuffs the takedown attempt from Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Ekstrovertti misses with a body kick.
Falcone throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Falcone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ekstrovertti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekstrovertti, right into the meat.
Ekstrovertti lands with a shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti is looking to wear down Falcone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some bone on bone action there as Falcone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Falcone just manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
As Ekstrovertti backs off Falcone throws a huge counter combo but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vertti Ekstrovertti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcone.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti wants to slow Falcone down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekstrovertti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Falcone. That snapped Ekstrovertti's head back.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone throws out a leg kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range and Falcone only half commits.
Ekstrovertti feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ekstrovertti fakes the leg kick and cracks Falcone in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.
Falcone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ekstrovertti throws a series of punches but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Ekstrovertti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Falcone slips under a jab.
Falcone pushes Ekstrovertti away with a front kick.
Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcone.
Ekstrovertti throws a right hand that Falcone ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcone also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Falcone misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falcone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Falcone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falcone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Falcone duly obliges.
Ekstrovertti tries to score with a low kick but Falcone moves his leg out of the way.
Falcone moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekstrovertti.
Falcone moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekstrovertti.
Falcone connects with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekstrovertti off the cage and back into range.
Falcone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy body shot
and Falcone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Falcone takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falcones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekstrovertti lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekstrovertti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Falcone throws out a counter right but Ekstrovertti avoids it with no problem.
Falcone cracks Ekstrovertti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Falcone throws a low kick but Ekstrovertti avoids it.
Ekstrovertti appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falcone throws a body punch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Falcone counters with a crisp one two that drops Ekstrovertti! Falcone thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ekstrovertti to his feet! Ekstrovertti is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Falcone lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ekstrovertti up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Falcone from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ekstrovertti's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
A relieved looking Anthony Falcone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#821 Bollek v Falcone
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Falcone drops his hands momentarily and Bolleke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolleke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke shoots for a takedown but Falcone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Falcone is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bolleke swings widly with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bolleke slips a jab from Falcone.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
Falcone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bolleke misses with a takedown attempt - Falcone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Falcone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Falcone scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Bolleke.
Falcone throws a low kick but Bolleke avoids it.#T2#
Falcone misses with a hook. Bolleke ducked under it nicely.
Falcone lands an overhand right.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcone sprawls well. Falcone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolleke gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Falcone digs a good hook to Bolleke's body.
Bolleke dips to his left and cracks Falcone with an uppercut!
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Falcone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Falcone misses with a body kick.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Thomas Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bolleke lands an overhand right.
Bolleke connects with a body shot.
Falcone throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falcone's head backwards.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Falcone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolleke throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Falcone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Bolleke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Falcone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke cracks Falcone with an open hand slap.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolleke lands with a nice combination. Falcone backs away looking to recover.
Bolleke thuds his right hand into Falcone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Bolleke 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.
#R2#
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke darts in looking for a takedown but Falcone gets double underhooks and turns Bolleke into the cage.
Thomas Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a really nice looking cross but Falcone seems unphased.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Falcone throws a right and a left that Bolleke avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
Bolleke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcone pinned against the cage. Falcone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Falcone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Falcone swings widly with a right hand
and Bolleke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falcone throws a jab when Bolleke was well out of range.
Bolleke tries to counter with a takedown but Falcone is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Bolleke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Falcone is avoiding damage well.
Bolleke landing strikes. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Falcone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bolleke working the ground and pound but Falcone is defending the strikes.
Bolleke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Falcone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bolleke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Falcone is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bolleke working away.
Falcone pushes Bolleke away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bolleke gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bolleke tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Falcone taking a bit of punishment here - Bolleke scoring with strikes. #T3#
Falcone is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Falcone is looking for a sweep.
Bolleke lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Falcone down.
Falcone taking a bit of punishment here - Bolleke scoring with strikes.
Falcone is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke is putting a hurting on Falcone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bolleke lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bolleke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Falcone's legs. #SUB#
Bolleke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Falcone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Falcone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolleke tries to roll over but Falcone keeps him under control.
Bolleke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Falcone controlling from the top position.
Bolleke keeping full guard, as Falcone tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Falcone misses.
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
A little jabbing left from Falcone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Bolleke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Falcone slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Falcone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Bolleke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Falcone did well to prevent Bolleke getting side control.
Falcone is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone is not content to let Bolleke control the position.
Falcone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Falcone is trying to maintain the position but Bolleke is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolleke is taking a breather. Falcone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bolleke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Falcone is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolleke is trying to control. Falcone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Falcone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Falcone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Falcone motions for Bolleke to come forward. Falcone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks for a takedown but Falcone sprawls well.
Falcone jabs at Bolleke's body.
Falcone throws a hook but Bolleke blocks it.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Falcone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolleke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Falcone scrambles back to his feet.
Falcone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcone's head.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Falcone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke dives in for a single leg takedown but Falcone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Bolleke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bolleke or perhaps it was just good defense by Falcone, which made it look bad.
Falcone lands with an overhand left.
Falcone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Bolleke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolleke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bolleke cracks Falcone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falcone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Falcone there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Bolleke catches Falcone right on the button with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bolleke.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown but Falcone shows good takedown defense.
Bolleke throws out a powerful jab.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Falcone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Bolleke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bolleke misses with a lunging right hand
and Bolleke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolleke works Falcone's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Bolleke clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Falcone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Falcone misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bolleke.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Falcone as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone walks into a straight right hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone. #T1#
Bolleke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Falcone.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke fails with the takedown
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolleke lands a jab.
Bolleke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcone counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Falcone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke lands a jab to Falcone's midsection.#T2#
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Falcone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bolleke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bolleke throws a jab when Falcone was well out of range.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Bolleke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and Falcone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falcone is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Falcone kicks Bolleke off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Bolleke moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Bolleke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Despite the aggression on Falcone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Falcone staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Falcone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Falcone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bolleke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Falcone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bolleke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bolleke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcone counters with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Falcone.
Falcone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke slips a jab and a cross from Falcone.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Bolleke moves out of range easily.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Bolleke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Bolleke scores with a four punch combination!
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 Thomas Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Falcone throws a right and a left that Bolleke avoids nicely.
Falcone misses with a kick to the body.
Bolleke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bolleke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcone jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolleke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falcone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a double jab.
Bolleke throws a sloppy body shot
and Falcone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Good exchange - Falcone coming out on top.
Falcone misses with a straight left. #TD#
Bolleke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolleke stopping the sweep attempt from Falcone.
Bolleke pushes down on Falcone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Falcone dodges it nicely.
Falcone is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bolleke is looking for a kimura but Falcone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolleke to get the leverage.
Falcone tries to get to full guard but Bolleke has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Bolleke is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but Falcone dodges it nicely.
Falcone wants to get back to full guard.
Falcone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolleke is working away from the top position though.
Falcone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Falcone tries to roll over but Bolleke keeps him under control.
Falcone wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Falcone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcone's head.
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bolleke's sensitive parts.
Bolleke dodges the punch combination from Falcone.
Falcone defending well as Bolleke loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolleke.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Bolleke has a takedown stuffed.
Falcone misses the body punch
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Bolleke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bolleke lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Falcone is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Bolleke.
Well Bolleke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Bolleke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#814 Bolleke v Slurper
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Falcone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Falcone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury in the buildup to the fight.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Parker.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Falcone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Parker throws a body kick that misses.
Falcone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alex Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Falcone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parker wants to clinch
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Parker clinches. #BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcone keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker slips a jab from Falcone.#T1#
Parker lands with a cross.
Good work by Falcone as he checks the leg kick.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Falcone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Alex Parker has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Falcone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Parker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Parker on the inside.
Falcone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Parker
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker is looking to slow Falcone down with leg kicks. #T2#
Falcone lands with a cross.
Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
Falcone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falcone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Falcone walks into a jab.
Parker with a hook.
Nice body punch from Parker.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there
and Falcone counters with a straight right hand.
Parker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falcone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Parker misses with an uppercut
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Falcone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falcone. That did some damage!
Falcone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker throws out a counter right but Falcone avoids it with no problem.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Falcone moved out of range nicely.
Parker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falcone's head backwards.
Parker tries a low kick but Falcone avoids it.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Falcone. That did some damage!
Falcone throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker thumps Falcone with a low kick.
Parker scores with a hook.
Parker wants to slow Falcone down by chopping away at his legs.
Falcone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falcone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parker to score with a decent uppercut.
Falcone blocks a head kick by Parker.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker walks into a straight right hand from Falcone.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parker avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Falcone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Parker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Parker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Falcone misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker scores with a decent looking hook.
Falcone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falcone throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone staying out of range there.
Falcone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Falcone slips a jab from Parker.
It looked like Falcone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker cracks the inside of Falcone's front leg.
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Falcone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Parker.#T1#
Parker tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Falcone is looking for a counter combo.
Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falcone is out of range.
Parker scores with a jab to the head.
Parker scores with a punch to the head.
Parker throws a front kick aimed at Falcone's knee but Falcone avoids it well.
Falcone scores with a decent looking hook.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Alex Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Parker.
Falcone throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone avoids the head kick by Parker.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Parker 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.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Falcone scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Falcone slips a jab from Parker.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker lands with a right hand.
Parker lunges at Falcone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falcone's hand.
Parker misses with a hook
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker slips a straight right by Falcone.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falcone checks a leg kick nicely.
Falcone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Falcone throws a chopping leg kick but Parker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parker slips under a jab from Falcone.
Falcone looks for the body kick but Parker saw that one coming.
Parker connects with a right hand. Falcone shakes it off.
Parker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Falcone. Falcone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parker slips a straight right by Falcone.#T3#
Falcone lands an overhand right.
Parker throws a push kick but Falcone slaps the foot to one side.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parker.
Parker lunges at Falcone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falcone's hand.
Parker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parker slips a straight right by Falcone.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Falcone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Parker lands a glancing blow to the side of Falcone's head.
Parker slips under a jab from Falcone.
A slapping body kick lands there for Parker.
Falcone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Falcone blocks the low kick.
As Parker looks to move away, Falcone throws a big counter combo but Parker just gets out of the way.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker is looking to score with low kicks.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Falcone counters with a big head kick but Parker shrugs it off.
Parker thows a leg kick but Falcone checks it
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Parker is rocked!
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Falcone lands a leg kick that knocks Parker off balance momentarily.
Parker blocks a jab.
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
Falcone throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker lands with a nice body kick.
Parker with a hook.
Parker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falcone misses with a head kick.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Parker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Parker dips to his left and cracks Falcone with an uppercut!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Falcone checks a leg kick.
Falcone quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Parker looks to throw a body kick
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcone keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Falcone's head back.
Parker sizes up Falcone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Parker there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
Parker throws a low kick, looking for Falcone's leg but Falcone calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker looks to land a combination but Falcone avoids it well.
Falcone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falcone with a jab.
Falcone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Parker.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Parker sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falcone throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Parker scores with a spinning back kick!
Good work by Falcone as he checks the leg kick.
Falcone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcone's head.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcone digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Falcone throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Falcone misses with a series of wild punches.
Alex Parker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Falcone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Falcone checks a leg kick.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker motions for Falcone to come forward. Parker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Parker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Parker.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Parker misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Parker lands a head shot.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parker.
Falcone blocks a jab.
Falcone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcone defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Parker throws a solid leg kick but Falcone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parker.
Falcone blocks a jab.
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parker jabs Falcone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
Parker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Falcone checks it well. #T4#
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Falcone cracks Parker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Falcone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Parker to stand back up!
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone counters with a big right hand! Oh Parker is in trouble here! Falcone follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Demolition 1 - Falcone v Mfer
Date: Dec 27, 2019

#R1#
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Mfer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a good low kick that Mfer was not able to check.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Ispa Mfer has been cut.
Ispa Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Falcone.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Mfer misses.
Falcone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Mfer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falcone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Falcone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Mfer throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Falcone throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer counters with a one-two to the body.
Mfer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mfer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Mfer blocks a low kick nicely.
Mfer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Mfer clinches with his opponent.
Mfer looking to throw knees to the head but Falcone is blocking nicely.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falcone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falcone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falcone or not. #T2#
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!#BC#
Falcone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Mfer ducks down to avoid it.
Falcone blocks a jab.
Falcone throws a hook to the side of Mfer's head but Mfer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcone looks to land a combination but Mfer avoids it well.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
A combination from Falcone does no damage.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falcone has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Mfer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falcone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mfer's knee momentarily.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Falcone connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Falcone with a jab.
Mfer misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Falcone throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Falcone cracks Mfer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mfer.
Falcone misses with an uppercut
and Mfer counters with a left to the body.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
Falcone throws a leg kick which misses Mfer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mfer tries to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Falcone scores with a jab. Mfer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Falcone avoids the head kick by Mfer. #T4#
Falcone checks a low kick from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer misses with a hook
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer cracks Falcone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mfer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falcone to score with a decent uppercut.
Mfer throws a right hand that Falcone ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcone also avoids with ease.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mfer cracks Falcone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falcone throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
Mfer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ispa Mfer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mfer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Falcone is rocked!
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone connects with a crisp jab.
Falcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcone misses its target.
Mfer lands with a hook. Falcone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Falcone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mfer drops Falcone with a naaaaasty hook - Falcone is in real trouble here! Mfer dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer is the new middleweight champion!
Ispa Mfer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RISE 119 Falcone v Paa
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Falcone drops his hands momentarily and Paa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falcone to score with a decent uppercut.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Paa misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Falcone's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paa.#KD#
Falcone lands a left and a right that send Paa crashing to the mat, dazed. Falcone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcone.
Paa misses with a lunging right hand
letting Falcone counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Paa is rocked!
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
Paa throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcone.
Paa throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone ducks right into an uppercut from Paa.
Falcone jabs Paa to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Paa thuds a left hand into Falcone's body.
Falcone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paa.
Falcone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paa looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
Falcone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paa misses with a kick to the body.
Falcone throws out a powerful jab.
Falcone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paa moves out of range as Falcone throws a body kick.
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paa.
Paa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone counters with a crisp right that sends Paa to the canvas! Falcone follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Anthony Falcone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 109 Falcone v Kilpatrick
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Falcone throws a low kick but Kilpatrick avoids it.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kilpatrick misses with a straight left.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
Falcone staying out of range there.
Falcone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Kilpatrick.
Falcone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kilpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcone.
Falcone walks into a left hand.
Falcone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Falcone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilpatrick's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Jesse Kilpatrick has been cut.
Kilpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Falcone scores with a nice strike.
Falcone cracks Kilpatrick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kilpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
Kilpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab.
Kilpatrick connects with a looping right hand.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab from Falcone.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falcone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilpatrick's head backwards.
Kilpatrick fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Kilpatrick throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone counters with a good low kick that Kilpatrick was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kilpatrick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Falcone did well to prevent Kilpatrick getting side control.
Falcone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kilpatrick wants to pass to mount but Falcone is defending the position.
Kilpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kilpatrick working Falcone over with strikes.
Falcone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilpatrick.
Falcone pushes Kilpatrick off looking to stand but Kilpatrick dives back in and keeps control.
Falcone tries to roll over but Kilpatrick keeps him under control.
Falcone is trying to stand. #T3#
Kilpatrick is trying to control. Falcone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Falcone is looking to escape.
Kilpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Falcone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kilpatrick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Falcone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpatrick is working away from the top position though.
Kilpatrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Falcone's head.
Falcone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kilpatrick.
My spies in LA Vale Tudo inform me that Kilpatrick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kilpatrick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilpatrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falcone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kilpatrick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Kilpatrick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kilpatrick trying to mount his opponent but Falcone defends it.
Kilpatrick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kilpatrick slows the pace down in half guard.
Kilpatrick thows a huge punch but Falcone dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kilpatrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Kilpatrick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Falcone doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Falcone.
Kilpatrick slips under a jab from Falcone.
Kilpatrick misses with an uppercut.
Kilpatrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilpatrick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Falcone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kilpatrick avoids the body shot from Falcone.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws a body punch but Kilpatrick moves out of range.
Kilpatrick tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcone is looking to chop away at Kilpatrick's legs.
Falcone throws a looping overhand right but Kilpatrick ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Falcone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Falcone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kilpatrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kilpatrick misses with a looping left.
Kilpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcone missing with a left hand there. Kilpatrick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilpatrick lands a really nice looking cross but Falcone seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for Kilpatrick. That snapped Falcone's head back.
Kilpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falcone throws a low kick but Kilpatrick avoids it.
Kilpatrick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falcones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Kilpatrick.
Falcone throws the left hand but Kilpatrick avoids the punch easily.
Kilpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Falcone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilpatrick looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
Jesse Kilpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falcone. Kilpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Falcone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
As Kilpatrick backs away, Falcone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilpatrick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kilpatrick cracks Falcone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Kilpatrick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Falcone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilpatrick misses with a takedown
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilpatrick throws an off balance right hand
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcone lands a really nice looking cross but Kilpatrick seems unphased.
Kilpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Kilpatrick scores with a shot to the body.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Kilpatrick.
Falcone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilpatrick at a distance. #T4#
Kilpatrick swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kilpatrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Falcone, which made it look bad.
Kilpatrick connects with a body shot that sends Falcone's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilpatrick's sensitive parts.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Falcone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcone throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kilpatrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Falcone's guard.
Falcone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kilpatrick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kilpatrick throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Kilpatrick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kilpatrick's cut.
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.
#R3#
Kilpatrick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcone.
Kilpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Falcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilpatrick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Falcone scores with a body shot.
Kilpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone counters with a left to the body.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
Kilpatrick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilpatrick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook.
Falcone moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Kilpatrick scores with a shot to the body.
Kilpatrick cracks Falcone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kilpatrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falcone lands with a shot to the body.
Kilpatrick misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Falcone throwing a counter right hand but Kilpatrick manages to avoid it.
Kilpatrick defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Kilpatrick feints the counter takedown.
Falcone lands the left hand.
A big right from Falcone misses.
Kilpatrick with the counter takedown but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilpatrick throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.#T2#
Kilpatrick looks to land a right hand but Falcone moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Falcone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Kilpatrick misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falcone.
Falcone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Falcone is looking to score with low kicks.
Kilpatrick throws a lazy uppercut
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falcone staying out of range there.
Kilpatrick lands with a good body shot.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilpatrick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilpatrick. #KD#
Falcone cracks Kilpatrick with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kilpatrick looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Falcone finish him? #ROC#
Kilpatrick is rocked!
Falcone blocks a jab.
Kilpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilpatrick was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Kilpatrick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilpatrick seems to have recovered his senses.
Kilpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a right hand that Falcone ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcone also avoids with ease.
Kilpatrick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kilpatrick shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Falcone eats them both and turns towards Kilpatrick to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilpatrick. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcone misses the jab.
Kilpatrick feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Falcone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Falcone lands a big uppercut and Kilpatrick crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kilpatrick looks OK. Falcone waves Kilpatrick back to his feet!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Falcone! Kilpatrick is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 101 Paa v Kilpatrick
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Khadan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Khadan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone swings for the body but Khadan moves out of range.
Khadan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Khadan takes the fight into the clinch.
Khadan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falcone backwards. #BC2#
Khadan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khadan has time to react.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Falcone takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Khadan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khadan throws a right hand that misses
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Falcone misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Khadan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Khadan has clasped his hands together around Falcone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Falcone manages to get back to half guard.
Khadan stalling. #SUB2#
Khadan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Falcone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khadan.
Falcone is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB2#
Khadan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falcone sees it coming and defends easily.
Khadan trying to control the action but Falcone is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khadan is trying to work for a kimura but Falcone is defending well.
Falcone is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Khadan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Khadan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Khadan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Falcone is staying active underneath Khadan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Falcone wants to improve his position but Khadan is controlling well.
Khadan wants to pass to mount but Falcone is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Khadan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falcone has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Khadan is working for a submission of some sort.
Khadan is looking to advance position but Falcone won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khadan wants to take a breather but Falcone is having none of it.
Khadan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Falcone is trying to control but can't.
Khadan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcone wants to improve his position but Khadan is controlling well.
Falcone is concentrating on defense, preventing Khadan from advancing position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khadan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcone in his tracks.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Khadan gets a takedown into half guard.
Khadan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khadan is thwarting Falcone's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone tries to kick Khadan off but Khadan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Khadan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Khadan controlling the position easily from mount. #T1##SUB2#
Khadan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Falcone is now in Khadan's guard. A big mistake from Khadan there, giving up the dominant position!
Falcone trying to control but Khadan is working from the bottom.
Falcone is really struggling to control Khadan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Khadan has his foot on Falcone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Falcone works his way back into a safe position though.
Odchigin Khadan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khadan trying to control the position.
Falcone passes Khadan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Falcone trying to control from half guard but Khadan is working away.
Khadan wants to control but Falcone is keeping busy. #T2#
Falcone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Falcone decides to return to a standing position.
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Khadan's shoulder, as Khadan tries to avoid the shot.
Falcone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Khadan misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Khadan has managed to clinch.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcone controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falcone.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Falcone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone lands a hook that snaps the head of Khadan backwards. #TD2#
Khadan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Falcone is trying to keep an underhook but Khadan manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Falcone kicks off Khadan and gets to his feet.
Khadan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Khadan misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Khadan.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khadan misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Falcone.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadan thuds his right hand into Falcone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khadan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khadan misses with a takedown attempt - Falcone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khadan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Falcone does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Falcone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
Khadan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Khadan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khadan lands an overhand right.
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Khadan counters with a straight right hand.
Khadan moves forwards but Falcone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khadan misses with an uppercut.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Falcone avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Khadan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Falcone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Odchigin Khadan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Khadan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Falcone misses with a jab to the body
and Khadan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Khadan throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Falcone lands a really nice looking cross but Khadan seems unphased.
Khadan looks for a takedown but Falcone sprawls well.
Khadan lands a jab.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Khadan.
Khadan misses with a right hand
and Falcone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Khadan.
It looked like Falcone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khadan.#T1#
Khadan slips a jab from Falcone.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khadan was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Khadan. Beautiful body shot.
Khadan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Falcone loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
Khadan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falcone circles away quickly and effectively.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khadan moves to clinch but Falcone breaks away
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Khadan as he checks the leg kick.
Khadan misses with a left hand
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Khadan.
Khadan throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Falcone misses with a low kick as Khadan jumps back.
Khadan defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Khadan looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Khadan misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khadan throws a looping overhand right but Falcone ducks down to avoid it.
Falcone slips under a jab from Khadan.
Nice shot by Khadan.
Nice shot by Khadan.
Khadan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khadan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Falcone's head.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Falcone misses with a straight right. #T3#
Khadan loads up on a big right hand but Falcone slips the punch.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Khadan.
Falcone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Falcone slips under a jab.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falcone throws a hook but Khadan blocks it.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khadan wants to counter with a clinch but Falcone pushes him away.
Falcone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khadan connects with the punch.
Khadan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Falcone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khadan.
Falcone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Khadan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcone in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan is looking to clinch but Falcone is avoiding it. #CL2#
Khadan clinches with his opponent.
Falcone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
Falcone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
A short right from Khadan.
Falcone lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Khadan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Khadan is trying to get an arm triangle but Falcone is defending well.
Khadan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Falcone sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Odchigin Khadan just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Khadan defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Khadan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Khadan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khadan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Khadan.
Falcone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khadan.
Falcone misses with a body shot
and Khadan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khadan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Khadan misses its intended target.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan walks into a left hand. #T1#
Falcone defending well as Khadan loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Khadan is just out of range.
Khadan defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Khadan moves into the clinch.
Falcone prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Falcone.
Falcone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khadan's elbow.
Khadan tries to work over Falcone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khadan.
A right handed body shot lands from Falcone.
Khadan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Khadan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khadan misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Khadan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Khadan prevents Falcone from standing back up. #T2#
Falcone tries to roll over but Khadan keeps him under control.
Falcone manages to get to full guard. #ES#
Falcone scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone misses with a left hand
and Khadan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falcone thinking.
Khadan scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
A big left from Falcone misses.
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcone defending well as Khadan loads up on a big left hand.
Khadan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Falcone eats them both and turns towards Khadan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Falcone misses the shot to the body.
Khadan lands a slapping body shot.
Khadan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Khadan throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone throws a leg kick which misses Khadan's front leg but catches the back leg as Khadan tries to avoid it.
Khadan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Falcone.
Nice cross by Khadan.
A lazy left from Khadan finds it's target.
Khadan throws a nice looking combination but Falcone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khadan checks a low kick from Falcone.
A nice side step and Khadan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Falcone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khadan misses with a shot to the body
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Falcone sends Khadan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Falcone is motioning to the referee to let Khadan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Khadan is rocked!
Falcone pounces like a tiger and cracks Khadan with a vicious hook! Khadan is down but not out! Falcone follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 94 Falcone v Butabi
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butabi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Falcone swinging wildly here.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butabi was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone lands an overhand right.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Butabi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Butabi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butabi misses with a wild body shot.
Butabi's corner calls for a 1-2. Butabi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Butabi throws an off balance right hand
and Falcone counters with a left to the body.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Butabi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butabi throws a sloppy body shot
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcone throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Butabi to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Butabi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butabi moves away.
Falcone digs a good hook to Butabi's body.
Butabi slips a jab from Falcone.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butabi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anthony Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butabi feints a jab promting Falcone to slip. Butabi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Falcone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butabi misses with a looping right.
Falcone throws a hook to the side of Butabi's head but Butabi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcone.
Butabi misses with a body punch
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butabi misses with a body shot
and Falcone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Butabi swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range. #T3#
Falcone scores with a nice right hand.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Butabi throws out the jab.
Butabi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Butabi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Falcone misses with a lunging right hand
and Butabi counters with a straight right hand.
Butabi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Falcone misses.
A nice side step and Butabi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Falcone connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Butabi misses the target.
It looked like Falcone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Butabi.#T4#
Falcone lands with a hook. Butabi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butabi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butabi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butabi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone misses with a combination
and Butabi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Butabi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcone.
Falcone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butabi can do to turn this around?
Falcone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butabi throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Falcone moves out of range as Butabi strikes.
Falcone misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Falcone scores with a four punch combination!
Anthony Falcone is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcone lands with a big right hook that stumbles Butabi - he's out on his feet here! Falcone follows up with another monster hook that separates Butabi from consciousness! Butabi falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Falcone stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
Anthony Falcone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 89: Boretti vs. Falcone
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Boretti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boretti throws a lazy head kick
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boretti misses the body punch
and Falcone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boretti blocks a jab.
Boretti throws out a loose jab but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Falcone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Falcone just misses with a punch to the body.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boretti ducks right into an uppercut from Falcone.
Falcone jabs Boretti right on the nose. Boretti blinks but takes it well.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Falcone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boretti throws a leg kick that misses.
Falcone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boretti counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Boretti scores with a one two! Falcone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boretti throws a wild body kick that Falcone sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target.
Falcone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been informed that Falcone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boretti scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falcone connects with the punch.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boretti.
Falcone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boretti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falcone misses with a body shot. #T2#
Boretti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Falcone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Boretti.
Boretti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boretti throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Falcone counters with a crisp one two that drops Boretti! Falcone thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Boretti to his feet! Boretti is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Boretti is rocked!
Falcone misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
Oh Boretti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boretti defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Boretti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Falcone unleashes a big counter combination but Boretti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boretti seems to have got his legs back now.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Boretti defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##KD2#
Falcone drops Boretti with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boretti looks back up at him and smiles so Falcone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Boretti with a nice cross.
Falcone misses with a looping right.
Falcone lands the left hand.
Falcone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boretti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Falcone.
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!
Falcone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boretti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boretti connects with a crisp jab.
Falcone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD2#
Falcone lands a left and a right that send Boretti crashing to the mat, dazed. Falcone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T4#
Boretti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falcone counters with a nice uppercut.
Boretti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boretti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boretti.
A nice combination there by Boretti.
Boretti takes one to the side of the head.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Falcone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcone looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
A big right from Falcone misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boretti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti moves away from the strike by Falcone.
Boretti slips a straight right by Falcone.
Falcone throws a hook but Boretti blocks it.
As Falcone backs away, Boretti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcone tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boretti moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Boretti throws a quick counter head kick but Falcone was just out of range.
Falcone throws a shot from downtown. Boretti moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcone throws out the jab.
Anthony Falcone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boretti throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Boretti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boretti can pounce on him.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Boretti misses.
Falcone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Boretti has Falcone up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falcone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falcone misses with a body punch.
Falcone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borettis head.
Boretti tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it.
Boretti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A short right from Falcone on the inside.
Boretti lands a right hand.
Falcone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boretti backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Falcone.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Falcone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcone misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Falcone drops Boretti with a beautiful combination! Boretti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Falcone is looking for the KO!
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone throws a counter combo.
Falcone cracks Boretti with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone is the new middleweight champion!
Anthony Falcone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 85 - UTH vs. Cruz Jr
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Weight scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Falcone as he connects with a hook.
Weight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Falcone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weight stalks Falcone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Falcone's face. Falcone staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Weight throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Weight.
Weight moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Weight misses the jab.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Falcone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight stuns Falcone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weight misses with a jab to the body
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weight misses the jab.
Falcone jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcone slips a jab from Weight.
Weight throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Falcone counters with a crisp right hand that drops Weight! Falcone lets Weight back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Weight is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone drops Weight with a huge uppercut! Weight drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Falcone is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFL-66 Falcone Vs.Brinks
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Falcone moves forwards but Brinks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Falcone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Falcone lands with a nice body punch.
Falcone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brinks throws a leg kick that misses.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brinks.
Falcone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Falcone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brinks.
A jab from Brinks misses.
Falcone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brinks.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Falcone throws a hook but Brinks avoids it easily.
A jab from Brinks misses.
A punch combination from Brinks misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brinks blocks a jab.
Brinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Falcone - just one landing.
Brinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a left hand
enabling Brinks to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Brinks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brinks throws a right hand that Falcone ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcone also avoids with ease.
Falcone jabs Brinks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone lands with a cross.
Falcone throws a jab but it's blocked by Brinks.
A lazy left from Falcone finds it's target.
A jab from Falcone misses.
Falcone lands with a good body shot.
Brinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Brinks jabs at Falcone's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Falcone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brinks drops his hands momentarily and Falcone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Brinks does it's job there.
Brinks throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Brinks.
Brinks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Falcone finds it's way round the side to connect with Brinks's head.
Falcone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Brinks is rocked!
Brinks tries to work over Falcone's front leg with a kick but Falcone checks it.
Brinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Brinks throws a shot from downtown. Falcone moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Falcone. Beautiful body shot.
Brinks seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brinks.
Falcone throws a hook but Brinks blocks it.
Brinks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Falcone with a body shot.
Falcone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Falcone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brinks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Falcone throws a hook but Brinks blocks it.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects.
Falcone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brinks tries to get into range but Falcone steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Brinks! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Falcone scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Anthony Falcone made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RFLFN-11
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Anthony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
A shot to the liver by Anthony. Beautiful body shot.
Anthony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Falcone 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.
Anthony jabs Falcone right on the nose. Falcone blinks but takes it well.
Anthony throws a big shot that misses.
Anthony throws a leg kick which misses Falcone's front leg but catches the back leg as Falcone tries to avoid it.
Anthony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Anthony throws a leg kick but Falcone checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone with a nice cross.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anthony.
Falcone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone cracks Anthony with a good jab.
Anthony moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anthony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcone staying out of range there.#T1#
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anthony is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Anthony misses with a body kick.
Anthony on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anthony takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Falcone throws a right hand that Anthony ducks under and follows up with a left that Anthony also avoids with ease.
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Falcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anthony takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Falcone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Anthony throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
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!
Anthony shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcone digs a good hook to Anthony's body.
Anthony takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcone throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Anthony lands a nice looking kick to the body. Falcone takes a step back to recover.
Falcone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
Falcone's coach down at Stark Slugger Society was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Falcone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anthony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Anthony throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Falcone scores with a counter punch that sends Anthony to the canvas! Falcone smells blood - he's punishing Anthony with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anthony has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Anthony Falcone made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RFLFN-7 Slaughter vs. Falcone
Date: Dec 26, 2018

#R1#
Falcone's corner calls for a 1-2. Falcone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Falcone.
Slaughter missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slaughter misses with a body shot
and Falcone counters with a big right hand! Oh Slaughter is in trouble here! Falcone follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.

Event: RFLFN -4
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1#
Falcone motions for Pascu to come forward. Falcone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcone misses the target.
Pascu misses with a looping left.
Falcone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Falcone misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Pascu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pascu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Pascu gets a clinch. #BC2#
Pascu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pascu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pascu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Falcone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pascu blocks the body kick.
Pascu throws the left hand but Falcone avoids the punch easily.
Pascu missing with a left hand there. Falcone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcone connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ion Pascu has been cut.
Falcone misses with a body punch
and Pascu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone slips under a jab.
Falcone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pascu unleashes a big counter combination but Falcone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD#
Falcone cracks Pascu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pascu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Falcone finish him? #ROC#
Pascu is rocked!
Falcone misses with a straight right.
Pascu is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pascu.#T1#
and Falcone counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Pascu! He's just covering up as Falcone starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.

Event: RFLFN-2 Halloween Hellraiser
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Falcone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Falcone catches Mazur right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Falcone. That snapped Mazur's head back.
Mazur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcone.
Mazur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mazur misses with a two punch combination.
Mazur gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Falcone gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.

Event: RFL - 45 Rise Up!
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1##KD2#
Falcone lands a left and a right that send Pontes crashing to the mat, dazed. Falcone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Nuno Pontes has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Pontes.
Falcone has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pontes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Falcone slips a jab from Pontes.
Pontes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Pontes misses the jab.#KD#
Pontes moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Falcone goes down! Can Pontes finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone is pulling down on Pontes's head. It's preventing any offense from Pontes, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pontes preventing the sweep.
Falcone controlling Pontes's posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pontes 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.
Pontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Falcone pulls Pontes in close to prevent any damage.
Falcone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falcone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Pontes from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Falcone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Falcone cracks Pontes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Falcone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pontes to stand back up!#ROC2#
Pontes is rocked!
Pontes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Pontes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Nuno Pontes's cut is getting worse.
Falcone darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Pontes's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Falcone before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hell's Balls Recovery (160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RISE 42
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Onera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcone throws a shot to the body.
Falcone slips a jab from Onera.
Falcone throws a hook but Onera blocks it.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Onera.
Falcone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Onera throws out the jab.
Onera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Falcone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Onera.
Onera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Onera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Onera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falcone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Onera.
Falcone is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Falcone misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Onera under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Falcone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Falcone misses.
Onera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
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!
Falcone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Onera throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Falcone misses its intended target. #T1#
Falcone throws a jab when Onera was well out of range.
Onera appears to be looking for a big counter.
A left and a right from Falcone both land. Nice combination.
Falcone throws a jab when Onera was well out of range.
Onera misses the jab.
Falcone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Onera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Onera defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Onera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Onera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Onera misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Onera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Onera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Onera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falcone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Falcone looks to land a combination but Onera avoids it well.
Falcone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Onera.
Max Onera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Onera, as that shot connected.
Onera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Onera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Onera misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Onera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Falcone on the side of the head.
Falcone misses with a straight right.
Falcone stalks Onera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Onera's face. Onera staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Falcone misses.
Falcone cracks Onera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Onera is rocked!
Falcone throws a big shot that misses.
Falcone lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Onera goes down and covers up as Falcone starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 38: Slaughter vs Anthony
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Kelly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falcones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kelly walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like David Kelly has been cut.
Falcone throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Kelly drives through and clinches with Falcone against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Falcone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelly lands a right hand.
Falcone blocks an uppercut.
Falcone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kelly.
Falcone tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcone.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Falcone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Falcone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Falcone looking to slow down the pace here.
I was talking to Kelly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Kelly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kelly.
Falcone throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Kelly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kelly ducks right into an uppercut from Falcone.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcone.
Kelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Falcone in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly tries to move into range but Falcone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Falcone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Falcone gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
A less than humble Anthony Falcone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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